Dr. Vivian Rodriguez-Eads
ADR and IEP facilitator
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Dr. Vivian Rodriguez-Eads is a school psychologist, educational leader, and facilitator with over twenty years of experience supporting students, families, and special education teams. Her work has spanned roles as a bilingual school psychologist, district-level coordinator, and site administrator, with a longstanding focus on programs serving students with emotional and behavioral disabilities (EBD).
Dr. Rodriguez-Eads has led and developed EBD programs across K–12 settings, supervised multidisciplinary teams, and partnered closely with families in complex and high-conflict situations. She currently serves as a SELPA Liaison, IEP facilitator, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mediator, supporting IEP teams in navigating compliance, communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
As a presenter and consultant, Dr. Rodriguez-Eads provides professional learning focused on staff–family partnerships, communication frameworks, and navigating challenging dynamics in special education. Her sessions blend real-world experience with practical tools that educational leaders and practitioners can immediately apply.
Strengthening Parent-Program Partnerships to Support Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabili
Parents play a crucial role in promoting positive mental health outcomes for students. This is especially true with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Educators often face challenges in effectively supporting parents. Participants will gain an understanding of effective approaches to support parents of students with mental health challenges.
The Power of Relationships: Building effective Parent-Staff Partnerships in High Conflict Situations
The complex needs of students receiving special education services often place strain on the relationships between families and school teams—especially in high-conflict situations. This session will explore how to strengthen trust, restore communication, and build collaborative partnerships even in the most challenging circumstances. Participants will learn actionable strategies rooted in a relationship-centered approach that fosters shared understanding, even during tense IEP meetings or emotionally charged conversations. Topics will include a practical framework for partnership-building, communication strategies tailored to IEP settings, and repair work after conflict occurs.
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