Dr. Wolford is an educator with over 20 years of classroom experience as a selfcontained special day class teacher and resource specialist. As a Resource Specialist, she has implemented a co-teaching model, response to intervention program and an inclusive autism program. Barbara is currently the Director of Student Services and Special Education of Banning Unified School District. As Director, Barbara was worked collaboratively with a diverse stakeholder group to develop a collaborative teaching model at the secondary level, an autism specific program, and a District Mental Health program. She has presented on many topics related to special education and school climate. Some of the training she has conducted includes the following: Special Education Compliance Training, Section 504, Serving the Needs of Students, Accommodations: The Building Block of Inclusion, Developing a District Vision and Mission, Strategic Planning Series on Co-teaching, and Student Study teams.