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Dr. Cathi Draper Rodríguez, NCSP, LEP

Cathi Draper Rodríguez, Ph.D., NCSP, LEP (she/her) is a professor in the College of Education at California State University, Monterey Bay. Since earning her doctorate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she has focused her research on using technology with Dual language learners with and without disabilities, the diagnosis of disabilities in Dual Language learners, interventions and supports for Migrant Youth. Her previous work experience includes serving as a bilingual school psychologist in a public school setting and as an early interventionist providing services to young Latina mothers.

Title Professor
Phone (831) 582-3652
Email cdraperrodriguez@csumb.edu
Office Location Bldg. 3 - Rm. 117
Office Hours By appointment
Areas of Expertise Assessment of Dual Language Learners, Psychoeducational Assessment, Multitiered Systems of Support
Course Taught SPSY 550 - Role and Function of the School Psychologist
SPSY 564 - Formal Assessment of Diverse Student Populations
SPSY 636 - Cognitive Development in a Cultural Context
SPSY 660 - School Psychology Interventions with Practicum
SPSY 670/680 - Internship in School Psychology