---
title: An Interview with Dr. Joni Lakin, Author of CogAT
description: Co-author Dr. Lakin explains how she came to be involved in the development of CogAT and how CogAT can uniquely support instruction for all students, including English learners.
---

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# [An Interview with Dr. Joni Lakin, Author of CogAT](https://blog.riversideinsights.com/interview-author-cogat)

 Written by [Riverside Insights Webinars](https://blog.riversideinsights.com/author/riverside-insights-webinars) | Mar 19, 2019 9:02:00 PM

Co-author Dr. Lakin explains how she came to be involved in the development of *CogAT* and how *CogAT* can uniquely support instruction for all students, including English learners.

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