The SMART Center 2020 Speaker Series

The UW SMART Center speaker series brings esteemed scholars to the UW and Seattle community to elevate our understanding of issues related to school mental health and critical topics in education.

Space is limited. Register soon to reserve your spot!



February 19th, 2020 (8:30-9:45 am): UW HUB Room 332

“Providing Supports for Students with Complex Behavioral Needs Across School Settings”

Carol Davis, EdD – Associate Dean of Academic Affairs; Professor at UW College of Education; UW SMART Center Faculty

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March 18th, 2020 (8:30-9:45 am): UW HUB Room 250 (POSTPONED)

“Using Preventative Practices to Disrupt the School-to-Prison Pipeline”  

Rhonda Nese, PhD – Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Special Education and Clinical Sciences at University of Oregon; Principal Investigator within Educational and Community Supports

Due to the concerns around COVID-19 and the University’s guidance to limit in-person meetings and restrict travel, we have decided to cancel Dr. Rhonda Nese’s event next week. Although we considered virtual options, we want to provide the best interaction with Rhonda possible and will instead look to reschedule her event for a later date in the Fall.

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April 22nd, 2020 (8:30-9:45 am): UW HUB Room 250

“Efforts to Stop the School to Prison Pipeline: Seeking Remedies to Racial Discipline Disparities Among Students with Disabilities”

Dan Losen, JD, MEd – Director of the Center for Civil Rights Remedies (CCRR) at UCLA’s Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles

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May 20th, 2020(8:30-9:45 am): UW HUB Room 332

2020 Legislative Session Outcomes: Ensuring Students Learn in Safe and Healthy Environments

Chris Reykdal – Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction

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