Biography:
Dr. Nakia Avery is a special education leader, consultant, and doctoral scholar specializing in literacy leadership and school improvement. With over 16 years of experience in special education, she supports districts in strengthening instructional systems, compliance practices, and family engagement structures to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Her research examines how literacy leaders foster school-home partnerships for elementary students with reading disabilities while integrating behavioral health awareness and trauma-informed leadership practices.
Title : Reframing literacy leadership in behavioral health contexts: Strengthening school–family partnerships for students with reading disabilities