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Think Inclusive

Tim Villegas

Think Inclusive brings you real conversations about building schools where every learner belongs.

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27:55

Eric Garcia | We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism...

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2021/08/12

Today on the podcast, we talk with Eric Garcia, author of "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation."We discuss the biggest misconceptions of autism, why simply existing is not inspirational, and what his dream for the future of a more inclusive world looks like.This episode's transcript can be found here.Download our new resource, The Best Inclusive Education Links: 100 links to the best inclusion-related articles, videos, and media on the web.Visit Think Inclusive for more information

28:28

Marilyn Friend | Co-Teaching

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2021/07/29

Today on the podcast, we talk with Marilyn Friend, expert and author of numerous books and articles on co-teaching.We discuss what co-teaching is and what does it look like? Do schools have to provide a co-teaching service model? And how does co-teaching further the practice of inclusive education?This episode's transcript can be found here.Download our new resource, The Best Inclusive Education Links: 100 links to the best inclusion-related articles, videos, and media on the web.Visit Think

27:47

Sarah Wishart | Excluded: A Young People-Led Film On...

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2021/07/15

Today on the podcast, we talk with Sarah Wishart, filmmaker of Excluded, a documentary that features the stories and voices of students who have been excluded from school in the United Kingdom.We discuss why she was inspired to make the film by something she saw on Twitter and why she thinks exclusion isn’t good for anyone.This episode's transcript can be found here.Download our new resource, The Best Inclusive Education Links: 100 links to the best inclusion-related articles, videos, and media on

28:34

Wyatt Oroke | Having High Expectations for All Students

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2021/06/24

Today on the podcast, we talk with Maryland’s 2020 Teacher of the year, Wyatt Oroke about what it means to have an inclusive classroom. We discuss his perspective on how having high expectations for all of his scholars is essential and what his dream for the future of education is.This episode's transcript can be found here.Download our new resource, The Best Inclusive Education Links: 100 links to the best inclusion-related articles, videos, and media on the web.Visit Think Inclusive for more

31:50

Melissa McCullough | What Inclusive Preschool...

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2021/06/10

Today on the podcast, we talk with Melissa McCullough, Director of Early Childhood for the East Moline School District in Illinois.We discuss what a truly inclusive preschool program looks like and what they are doing to move past the outdated model of providing specialized services in separate places.This episode's transcript can be found here.Download our new resource, The Best Inclusive Education Links: 100 links to the best inclusion-related articles, videos, and media on the web.Visit Think

36:13

Eddie Fergus | Disproportionality in Special Education

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2021/05/20

Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr. Eddie Fergus of Temple University.We discuss the disproportionate number of students of color being identified in special education and what we can do about it. We review how restorative practices might be used in inclusive schools and how the biggest barrier to inclusion might be who we think can teach students with disabilities. Be prepared to unpack the shopping carts of our minds.Eddie Fergus is the author of the book Solving Disproportionality and

36:36

BONUS: Megan Gross and Nancy Brundrett | What...

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2021/04/29

Today on the podcast, we talk with Megan Gross and Nancy Brundrett of the Poway Unified School District in Southern California.They tell us how their district has changed how they educate students with significant disabilities and their role in supporting Poway schools with inclusive education.Megan Gross is the author of the books The Inclusion Toolbox: Strategies and Techniques for All Teachers and ParaEducate.This episode's transcript can be found here.Download our new resource, The Best

32:52

Jenny Kurth | Implementing Inclusive Education with...

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2021/04/15

Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr. Jenny Kurth, professor of special education at the University of Kansas.We discuss preparing for and implementing participation plans for students with complex support needs to be included in general education. And why we should all carry around pocket-sized versions of IDEA.Jenny Kurth is the author of the book The Inclusion Toolbox: Strategies and Techniques for All Teachers and the article Preparing for and Implementing Effective Inclusive Education With

52:18

Alfie Kohn | Does Behaviorism Belong in the Classroom?

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2021/03/18

Today on the podcast, we have a very special SUPERSIZED conversation with Alfie Kohn, prolific speaker and author, on human behavior, education, and parenting.We discuss whether bribes or positive reinforcement are really the same things and answer the question…should educators abandon behaviorist ideas altogether?Mr. Kohn is the author of several books, including:Punished by Rewards: Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other BribesThe

26:29

Katie Novak | Common Misconceptions About UDL

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2021/02/18

Today on the podcast, a conversation with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) expert, Katie Novak.We talk about some common misconceptions of UDL, how UDL works with students with more significant disabilities, and what it is was like to lead her school district to implement inclusive education.Katie is the author of several books, including:Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDLUnlearning: Changing Your Beliefs and Your Classroom with UDLThis episode's transcript can be found

32:41

Why I Call Myself An Inclusionist

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2021/01/22

Today on the podcast, a rare solo episode about why I call myself an inclusionist.For some, the word "inclusionist" has a negative association. I make the case that there is more to the word than just believing that we should get rid of special education or that inclusion only counts if it is "100%."I tell the story of my inclusion journey and how it led me to what I am doing now, advocating for the full and authentic inclusion for students with disabilities.Thanks for your time and attention!TVThis

33:40

The Best of Think Inclusive Volume 1

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2020/12/24

Since I started the podcast in 2012, I've always wanted to do a "best of" podcast!Today, we are highlighting five conversations that I had from the early years of the podcast.Paula Kluth talks about why some schools aren't as inclusive as they think they are. Dan Habib discusses how Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) looked for one high school. Julie Causton explains why her research project, called Schools of Promise, shows why inclusion works for all students. Nicole Eredics

28:01

Shelley Moore | What Is All The Fuss About Baked...

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2020/11/26

Today on the podcast we talk to Shelley Moore, inclusive education consultant and presenter extraordinaire!We talk about what her path looked like to become a special education teacher and why she cares about inclusive education so much. Also, we discuss the major differences between Canada's educational systems and the United States are regarding special education. And what is all this fuss about baked potatoes? And how do they relate to strategic planning for students in the classroom? Check out

26:53

Jennifer Spencer-Iiams | Leading for All: How to...

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2020/10/22

Today on the podcast, Jennifer Spencer-Iiams, Assistant Superintendent for the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, talks to us about the transformation in her district toward inclusive practices. Her book, Leading for All: How to Create Truly Inclusive and Excellent Schools, shares lessons learned from years building district schools where all students are served in their neighborhood school and classrooms with their general education peers.This episode's transcript can be found here.Visit Think

33:37

Amy Langerman, Amanda Selogie & Vickie Brett | LRE

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2020/09/17

Discussions around the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for students with disabilities are almost always tricky. For this episode, we attempt to make LRE a little more understandable. We interview Amy Langerman, special education advocate and attorney in California and Arizona. We discuss the difficulty of some parents seeking the Least Restrictive Environment for their child and how services are delivered in both states. Next, we have Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett from the Inclusive Education

35:27

Carol Quirk | Systems Change and Inclusive Education

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2020/06/11

Today on the podcast, my interview with Carol Quirk (CEO of the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education). We discuss what it really takes for school systems to move to a model where 90% of all students with disabilities are included in general education classrooms. It is not only a pipe dream.This episode's transcript can be found here.Visit Think Inclusive for more information about inclusive education.Have questions or comments? Reach us at podcast@thinkinclusive.usFollow us on Facebook,

31:14

BONUS: To Waiver or Not To Waiver / Betsy DeVos Gives...

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2020/04/29

For so many of us, whether you are an educator, parent, or both, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a strain on all of us. And in late March, when word got out that Betsy DeVos was going to possibly recommend waiving part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) because of the hardship that the coronavirus was putting on the educational system, we all got nervous.Today on the podcast, my interview with Denise Marshall (the Executive Director of Council of Parent Advocates and Attorneys)

30:04

Including Students with Intellectual Disabilities in...

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2020/02/23

Today on the podcast, we are going to talk about modifying curriculum. For my students back in Pasadena, CA, according to their IEP, the team agreed that this was the best way to access the curriculum. To take a part of the standards and then modify it down to where they were able to meaningfully participate in it.I talk with Juanita Pritchard, an intellectual disabilities specialist, about how we can do this for our students who require it. Also, I wanted to share a resource before we get started

29:47

Christina Samuels & Jackie Mader | Unprepared...

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2019/11/02

Today on the podcast, I interview Christina Samuels of Education Week. We discuss Ed Week's Special Report called Special Education: Practice and Pitfalls. It takes a look at the shortage of special education teachers, how co-teaching strategies enhance the effectiveness of education for all students, and how to encourage parents and students to advocate for their needs.In 2017, the Hechinger Report published a story about how some educators feel unprepared to teach in classrooms where students with

26:32

Mike McHargue & Erin Green | Same-Sex Relationships,...

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2019/10/01

Today on the podcast, my interview with Mike McHargue, speaker and author of Finding God in the Waves, host of the Ask Science Mike podcast and contributor to the Liturgists Podcast. We talk about his recent diagnosis of autism and his thoughts about how disability, sexual identity, and faith intersect.Also, Erin Green (Co-Director of Brave Commons) shares with us what she thinks the biggest barrier to inclusion is for LGBTQ students at Christian universities.Visit Think Inclusive for more

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