Dr. Gliset Colón Morales
Valley Equity Consulting, LLC
Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Inclusive, Language-Responsive Education
Where Art, Culture & Education Connect
Valley Equity Consulting is part of Amapola Arts, bringing together education, language, culture, and creativity. While Amapola Arts focuses on artistic expression and community, Valley Equity Consulting helps schools create more inclusive learning experiences for multilingual learners (MLLs), including students with disabilities.
About Dr. Morales
I'm an educator, researcher, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in education and over a decade in bilingual teacher preparation.
I partner with schools, districts, universities, and community organizations to strengthen teaching, support educators, and improve learning opportunities for MLLs, including students with disabilities.
My approach combines research, practical classroom strategies, and a commitment to language, culture, and educational equity.
Interested in professional learning or consultation?
Contact Dr. Gliset Morales to discuss customized support for your school, district, organization, or conference.
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Professional Learning Areas
Multilingual Learners & Inclusive Education
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Distinguishing Language Difference from Disability
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Academic and Linguistic Demands in Instruction
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High-Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and AI
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Culturally and Linguistically Responsive IEPs
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Educator Advocacy for MLLs and Students with Disabilities
Arts-Integrated Teaching & Learning
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Arts-Integrated Curriculum for MLLs
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Storytelling Through Clay, Painting, and Mixed Media
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Multimodal Learning and Language Development
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Creative and Culturally Responsive Assessment
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Art as Language Across the Curriculum
Leadership, Advocacy & Systems Change
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Educational Policy and Advocacy for MLLs
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Centering Multilingual and Latino Student Voices
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Disability and Language Equity
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Building Inclusive, Language-Responsive School Systems
Services
Professional learning and consultation tailored to your organization's needs.
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Keynotes and conference presentations
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Workshops and seminars
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Instructional coaching
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Curriculum planning and consultation
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Book studies and collaborative learning
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Arts-integrated professional development
Sessions can incorporate CR-SE, UDL, Academic and Linguistic Demands (ALDs), High-Leverage Practices (HLPs), MTSS-I, and relevant academic standards.
Customized partnerships and consultation available.
Credentials
Ph.D., Special Education — University at Buffalo (2016)
M.S.Ed., Bilingual Special Education — Buffalo State College (2008)
B.S.Ed., Exceptional Education — Buffalo State College (2003)
Teaching Certifications and Endorsements
New York:
Students with Disabilities, 1-6, Professional
Childhood Education, 1-6, Professional
Bilingual Education Extension, Professional
Selected Publications
Full CV available upon request.
Colón, G. & Alsace T. O. (2022). Bilingual Special Education for the 21st Century: A New Interface. IGI Global.
Colón, G., Zgliczynski, T., & Maheady, L. (2022). Using flexible grouping. In McKlesky et al. (Ed.), High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms (2nd Edition). Routledge.
Alsace, T. O. , Akinsulure-Smith, A. M., & Colón, G. (2021). Professional development module: Approaches to Educating Refugees and Immigrants. CUNY - Initiative on Immigration and Education. CUNY-IIE.
Hunter, J. D., & Colón, G. (2020). #YouthLivesMatter: Writing critical micropoems as urban social critiques, English Journal, 110(2).
What Educators Are Saying
Emily D. | Western New York
“Thank you for making our presentation informative, interactive, and interesting!”
Lauren S. | Capital Region, NY
“Excellent PD. You were thorough, you listened and pivoted to our needs and made us feel seen. I appreciated your candid responses and it is very apparent how connected you are to the work we do.”
Jessica D. | Long Island, NY
“Dr. Morales is engaging, knowledgeable and passionate. I truly enjoy participating in her PDs. This is my second one and I hope there will be more!”
Leonor C. | Chicago, IL
“Love your energy! Love your advocacy! Love your passion! Love your knowledge! As a bilingual special education teacher, your work resonates with me!”
Alex O. | Chicago, IL
“Dr. Morales' brilliant explanation has inspired me to approach the topic in a similar way. The knowledge she imparted will have a major impact on children at my school and all the other schools whose staff members attended the session.”