Linda Taylor

Linda Taylor and Howard Adelman have worked together for over 40 years with a constant focus on improving how schools and communities address barriers to learning and teaching, reengage disconnected students, and promote healthy development. They have led major projects focused on dropout prevention, enhancing the mental health facets of school-based health centers, and developing comprehensive, school-based approaches for students with learning, behavior, and emotional problems. Their work has involved them in schools and communities across the country. Their current focus is on policies, practices, and large-scale systemic transformation, which includes facilitating the National Initiative for Transforming Student and Learning Supports. In her early career, Taylor co-directed the Fernald Laboratory School and Clinic at UCLA; she also co-directed the School Mental Health Project; and she a clinical psychologist position in the Los Angeles Unified School District where directed several large-scale projects for the school district.

updated 2020