Grace Zamora Durán, Ed.D.

Grace Zamora Durán, Ed.D.
Project officer
U.S. Department of Education

Dr. Grace Zamora Durán is an Education Research Analyst with the Research-to-Practice Division in the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education, Dr. Duran works with projects pertaining to disproportionate representation in special education, culturally/linguistically diverse populations, English Language Learners (ELLs), gender equity, assessment, and curriculum and instruction. Prior to joining the Department of Education, she worked as an Assistant Executive Director at The Council for Exceptional Children, at the local level as a central administrator, and as a special and general education teacher. Dr. Duran received her doctorate from The University of Arizona in Tucson in special education with a minor in bilingual education. In addition to the topical projects mentioned above, her interests include learning disabilities—especially among Limited-English Proficient students—second language learning/acquisition, and drop outs.

Contact information for Dr. Durán:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Special Education Programs
400 Maryland, SW
PCP 4088
Washington, D.C. 20202-2600