Thompson Policy Institute on Disability - TPI

Thompson Policy Institute on Disability - TPI Thompson Policy Institute engages in research and technical assistance to support inclusivity for all

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We are honored to welcome Valerie Williams, former Director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U....
07/22/2025

We are honored to welcome Valerie Williams, former Director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education, as the Keynote Speaker at the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportunities for All!
With decades of leadership and advocacy for students with disabilities, Valerie brings deep insight, bold vision, and a powerful call to action for equity and inclusion in education.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most influential voices in the field!
Register Today: https://bit.ly/TPISummit

We’re thrilled to welcome DJ B Diamond as our Emcee and Resident DJ for the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportu...
07/15/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome DJ B Diamond as our Emcee and Resident DJ for the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportunities for All!
Get ready for good vibes, high energy, and powerful connection as DJ B Diamond helps us celebrate a decade of advancing access, inclusion, and opportunity.
Join us as we move, learn, and grow together.
Register Today: https://bit.ly/TPISummit

We’re proud to host the Inclusive Leadership Strand at the Professional Learning Institute! 🏫✨ Join us for seven dyn...
07/11/2025

We’re proud to host the Inclusive Leadership Strand at the Professional Learning Institute! 🏫✨

Join us for seven dynamic sessions featuring diverse experts and leaders, all focused on advancing inclusion, equity, and systems change in schools.

📍 Anaheim, CA | Room 258AB | July 22–24
Check out the full lineup and get ready to be inspired! register at: https://camtsspli.ocde.us/event/01aaa7c6-45b4-42d3-b20b-57df7704a4b7/home


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With state and federal funding for teacher development more uncertain than ever, innovative approaches to how we recruit...
07/11/2025

With state and federal funding for teacher development more uncertain than ever, innovative approaches to how we recruit, train, and support our future educator workforce” are in urgent need, affirm Dr. Heather Griggs, superintendent-in-residence at the University of Redlands, and TPI’s own Debra Russell in this week’s edition of the ACSA EdCal newsletter.
Learn about how strategic teacher residency models can help you plan for a stronger future in your district using funds already budgeted for substitute teachers or paraprofessionals today. Read the article here:https://edcal.acsa.org/sustainable-solutions-for-strengthening-the-teacher-workforce

Happy 4th of July from all of us at TPI!
07/05/2025

Happy 4th of July from all of us at TPI!

📢 We’re proud to share that Jolie Critchfield and Heather Snipes will be presenting at the2025 CA MTSS Professional Lear...
07/01/2025

📢 We’re proud to share that Jolie Critchfield and Heather Snipes will be presenting at the
2025 CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute!
Join them for “Developing an Inclusive Preschool System: Innovative Leadership and Collaboration to Enhance Student Outcomes” on July 22 at 2:20 PM in Room 258AB. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore strategies that drive equity and inclusion from the start.

📢 We’re proud to share that Jolie Critchfield and Heather Snipes will be presenting at the 2025 CA MTSS Professional Lea...
06/26/2025

📢 We’re proud to share that Jolie Critchfield and Heather Snipes will be presenting at the 2025 CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute!

Join them for “Developing an Inclusive Preschool System: Innovative Leadership and Collaboration to Enhance Student Outcomes” on July 22 at 2:20 PM in Room 258AB. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore strategies that drive equity and inclusion from the start.

Join us for the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportunities for All hosted by the Thompson Policy Institute on Di...
06/19/2025

Join us for the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportunities for All hosted by the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability!

🗓️ Friday, August 8, 2025
📍 Musco Center for the Arts, Chapman University, Orange, CA
🔗 Registration is now OPEN! https://bit.ly/TPISummit

🌟 Free Morning Events:
8:00–9:00 AM | Networking & Breakfast
9:00–11:00 AM | Summit Presentations
11:00–12:00 PM | Networking & Vendors

🍽️ NEW! Afternoon Conference Sessions (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM | $25 with lunch)
Topics include:
• California’s Alternative Pathway to a Diploma
• Co-Teaching & UDL
• Research on Autism and Neurodiversity

🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Valerie Williams, Former Director of Special Education, U.S. Department of Education
🎧 And Emcee/DJ B Diamond

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead in inclusive practices.

We’re not done yet! Join us today for Part II of our Mentoring Mindsets series. We’ll explore research and get hands-on ...
06/17/2025

We’re not done yet! Join us today for Part II of our Mentoring Mindsets series. We’ll explore research and get hands-on with activities to strengthen your mentor mindset. Remember, if you have it, they will thrive!

Happening this morning at 10am PST
There’s still time to register! https://chapman.zoom.us/meeting/register/i_RpdvVmT5KyB62A7xPm1A

🎉 Join us for the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportunities for All hosted by the Thompson Policy Institute on ...
06/17/2025

🎉 Join us for the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportunities for All hosted by the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability!

🗓️ Friday, August 8, 2025
📍 Musco Center for the Arts, Chapman University, Orange, CA
🔗 Registration is now OPEN! (https://bit.ly/TPISummit)
🌟 Free Morning Events:
8:00–9:00 AM | Networking & Breakfast
9:00–11:00 AM | Summit Presentations
11:00–12:00 PM | Networking & Vendors

🍽️ NEW! Afternoon Conference Sessions (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM | $25 with lunch)
Topics include:
• California’s Alternative Pathway to a Diploma
• Co-Teaching & UDL
• Research on Autism and Neurodiversity

🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Valerie Williams, Former Director of Special Education, U.S. Department of Education
🎧 And Emcee/DJ B Diamond

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead in inclusive practices.

🎉 Join us for the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportunities for All hosted by the Thompson Policy Institute on ...
06/12/2025

🎉 Join us for the 10th Annual Summit on Disability and Opportunities for All hosted by the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability!

🗓️ Friday, August 8, 2025
📍 Musco Center for the Arts, Chapman University, Orange, CA
🔗 Registration is now OPEN! (https://bit.ly/TPISummit)

🌟 Free Morning Events:
8:00–9:00 AM | Networking & Breakfast
9:00–11:00 AM | Summit Presentations
11:00–12:00 PM | Networking & Vendors

🍽️ NEW! Afternoon Conference Sessions (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM | $25 with lunch)
Topics include:
• California’s Alternative Pathway to a Diploma
• Co-Teaching & UDL
• Research on Autism and Neurodiversity

🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Valerie Williams, Former Director of Special Education, U.S. Department of Education
🎧 And Emcee/DJ B Diamond

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead in inclusive practices.

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