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Kaylynn Montgomery

Ed.D. student
Education, Culture and Society
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  • Research Interests
    Black families’ experiences in the IEP process; Racialized power dynamics in special education; Family advocacy and institutional navigation; Voice, trust, and communication in IEP meetings; Equity in elementary special education placement.
  • Research

    My research examines how Black families experience and navigate the IEP process in elementary schools. Grounded in Black Critical Race Theory, DisCrit Theory and Social Capital Theory, I will use qualitative methods to explore how race, institutional power, and access to resources shape family voice, advocacy, and decision-making in special education. My work centers Black family perspectives to inform more equitable, culturally responsive IEP practices.

  • Education
    • Associate’s Degree: Education
    • Bachelor’s Degree: Psychology & Education Minor
    • Master’s Degree: School Counseling/Counseling Psychology
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