The Intercultural Development Research Association is an independent, private non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening public schools to work for all children.

We are committed to the IDRA valuing philosophy, respecting the knowledge and skills of the individuals we work with and build on the strengths of the students and parents in their schools.

IDRA's professional staff members…

• Are fluent and literate in English and Spanish.
• Have many years of classroom, administrative, and community engagement experience.
• Have graduate degrees – master's and doctorates – from respected universities.
• Are skilled trainers, accustomed to designing and implementing top-notch workshops.

Through its history IDRA has been a vocal advocate for the right of every student to equality of educational opportunity. IDRA was founded in 1973 by Dr. José A. Cárdenas and, today, is directed by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel. IDRA fulfills its mission through professional development, research and evaluation, policy and leadership development, and programs and materials development.

IDRA's vision: IDRA is a vanguard leadership development and research team working with people to create self-renewing schools that value and empower all children, families and communities.

Read a short story about IDRA's defining moment.

Find out about IDRA technical assistance.

See bios and email addresses for IDRA staff.

Find out about employment opportunities at IDRA.

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