Kavita Venkatesh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Residency & Alternative Pathway Program
National College of Education
Programs/Classes Taught:
Undergraduate and graduate level courses in bilingualism and language development
Graduate residency practicum
Graduate practicum supervision
Areas of Expertise:
Universal Design for Learning, Bilingualism/Language Development, Teacher Preparation, Adult Learning/Professional Development, Educational and Instructional Technology
Biography:
Dr. Venkatesh is the Director of Residency and Alternative Pathway Programs at National Louis University in the National College of Education. Prior to joining NLU, she was the Executive Director of School Innovation at ThinkCERCA (and educational technology organization), the Executive Director of Instructional Research and Development in the Boston Public Schools, and a teacher and school administrator in the Boston Public Schools. A member of the National Faculty at CAST since 2011, she has provided professional learning and consultation support to states, districts, and schools across North America, implementing the Universal Design for Learning framework. In her role at NLU, Dr. Venkatesh oversees residency and alternative pathway programs, teaches the practicum course in the residency program, and supervises residents at school sites.
Education:
Ph.D. Boston College, Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on teacher preparation, language development, and Universal Design for Learning
M.Ed. Boston College, Curriculum and Instruction and Elementary Education, with a focus on language development and bilingual learners
B.A., The Ohio State University, Political Science
Research and Interests:
Dr. Venkatesh’s research interests are Universal Design for Learning, adult learning and professional development, and teacher preparation.
Contact Information:
National Louis University
18 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL
(312) 261-3907
kvenkatesh@nl.edu
Twitter: @kagtey
Website: www.kavitavenkatesh.com
