Making Sense of Special Populations
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 130
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 130
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While communicating about special populations, educational spaces are vital in constructing and conveying insightful and proactive ideas. The authors of Making Sense of Special Populations approach the needs of educators by providing a simple, yet compelling way, to inform anyone about issues pertaining to race, diversity, and culture in American soil. You do not have to be an educator to read the book – you can be someone who wants to understand contemporary issues of diversity or dispel nuances brought by societal misconception and ignorance. We insist on self-reflection and expansion of one’s critical thinking prowess, as we did in our own academic journey, so we can evoke an awareness in you that there are still so much to learn about special populations. This is your landing site, and so, we encourage you to take this phenomenal opportunity to convey a joint message of consciousness with us.
Foreword
CHAPTER 1 Diversity
CHAPTER 2 Understanding Your Role in Protecting Minors
CHAPTER 3 Special Education
CHAPTER 4 Child Welfare
CHAPTER 5 JJAEP/DAEP
CHAPTER 6 Juvenile Delinquency
CHAPTER 7 Homelessness
Dr. Charity Embley is a Filipino-American immigrant based in Lubbock, Texas. She started her journey as an educator by teaching high school Science, General Education Development (GED), and post-secondary technology courses. She is currently an Associate Professor under the Teacher Education Program at Odessa College. Dr. Embley also teaches a bilingualism and multilingualism foundation course with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Charity has 23 years of teaching experiences.
Dr. Embley earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University with an area of concentration in Language, Diversity, and Literacy Studies; as well as supplemental study abroad on Spanish Language and Culture from Universidad Pontificia De Salamanca in Salamanca, and internships in dual language schools in Spain. She has a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, a bachelor's degree in Biology and Teacher Education, as well as an associate degree in Computer Science. Charity’s research work and publications focus on adult and adolescent literacy, child development, Asian American literature, special education, culturally responsive curriculum in K-16, and the integration of literacy practices in teacher preparation programs.
Her current work includes a co-authored book entitled, “Purposeful Development of Professional Learning Processes: Considerations for Pedagogy, Research and Practice” under DIO Press and available for pre-order; as well as a biographical narrative entitled, “The Wagon Journey to Dickens: Vignettes of Grit by Pearl Jones.” Dr. Embley also has publications in refereed academic journals, as well as published poems under Visual Verse and Tejas Covido.
Charles J. Quintela is currently at Odessa College (Top 10 Aspen finalist) and serves as the Director of Teacher Education Programs and Chairperson of the Education Department. Mr. Quintela has dedicated 30 years to the Public School sector, holding various roles such as Teacher, Coach, Department Chair, Assistant Director, Director, Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, and Principal. Fourteen of those years were spent as an instructional leader and head of schools. His extensive experience includes working with at-risk populations, and his efforts involve turning around schools by establishing connections with students and teaching them effective approaches to "playing school."
He has been invited to present at numerous local and state-level conferences on making connections, intervention, and social-emotional connections with highly at-risk populations. Charles J. Quintela holds a Bachelor's Science Degree from Sul Ross State University, attended graduate school at Southwest Texas State University, and earned a Master of Arts Degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of Texas Permian Basin.
While communicating about special populations, educational spaces are vital in constructing and conveying insightful and proactive ideas. The authors of Making Sense of Special Populations approach the needs of educators by providing a simple, yet compelling way, to inform anyone about issues pertaining to race, diversity, and culture in American soil. You do not have to be an educator to read the book – you can be someone who wants to understand contemporary issues of diversity or dispel nuances brought by societal misconception and ignorance. We insist on self-reflection and expansion of one’s critical thinking prowess, as we did in our own academic journey, so we can evoke an awareness in you that there are still so much to learn about special populations. This is your landing site, and so, we encourage you to take this phenomenal opportunity to convey a joint message of consciousness with us.
Foreword
CHAPTER 1 Diversity
CHAPTER 2 Understanding Your Role in Protecting Minors
CHAPTER 3 Special Education
CHAPTER 4 Child Welfare
CHAPTER 5 JJAEP/DAEP
CHAPTER 6 Juvenile Delinquency
CHAPTER 7 Homelessness
Dr. Charity Embley is a Filipino-American immigrant based in Lubbock, Texas. She started her journey as an educator by teaching high school Science, General Education Development (GED), and post-secondary technology courses. She is currently an Associate Professor under the Teacher Education Program at Odessa College. Dr. Embley also teaches a bilingualism and multilingualism foundation course with the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Charity has 23 years of teaching experiences.
Dr. Embley earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University with an area of concentration in Language, Diversity, and Literacy Studies; as well as supplemental study abroad on Spanish Language and Culture from Universidad Pontificia De Salamanca in Salamanca, and internships in dual language schools in Spain. She has a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, a bachelor's degree in Biology and Teacher Education, as well as an associate degree in Computer Science. Charity’s research work and publications focus on adult and adolescent literacy, child development, Asian American literature, special education, culturally responsive curriculum in K-16, and the integration of literacy practices in teacher preparation programs.
Her current work includes a co-authored book entitled, “Purposeful Development of Professional Learning Processes: Considerations for Pedagogy, Research and Practice” under DIO Press and available for pre-order; as well as a biographical narrative entitled, “The Wagon Journey to Dickens: Vignettes of Grit by Pearl Jones.” Dr. Embley also has publications in refereed academic journals, as well as published poems under Visual Verse and Tejas Covido.
Charles J. Quintela is currently at Odessa College (Top 10 Aspen finalist) and serves as the Director of Teacher Education Programs and Chairperson of the Education Department. Mr. Quintela has dedicated 30 years to the Public School sector, holding various roles such as Teacher, Coach, Department Chair, Assistant Director, Director, Assistant Principal, Associate Principal, and Principal. Fourteen of those years were spent as an instructional leader and head of schools. His extensive experience includes working with at-risk populations, and his efforts involve turning around schools by establishing connections with students and teaching them effective approaches to "playing school."
He has been invited to present at numerous local and state-level conferences on making connections, intervention, and social-emotional connections with highly at-risk populations. Charles J. Quintela holds a Bachelor's Science Degree from Sul Ross State University, attended graduate school at Southwest Texas State University, and earned a Master of Arts Degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of Texas Permian Basin.