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Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast

Inclusive Education Project

Disability rights is the next frontier in civil rights. We believe education is the key to building an inclusive society and ensuring that all students are given an equal opportunity. The Inclusive Education Project Podcast, hosted by Special Education and Civil Rights attorneys, Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, offers a fresh, smart perspective on what it takes to truly make our educational systems and communities inclusive. Tune in each week as Amanda and Vickie share insight on topics

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23:13

340: Understanding ICE and Immigration Issues in 2025

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2025/02/04

There is SO much going on in our country right now, and we are faced with many unknowns about what’s coming next. We don't want to be part of the “noise,” but we want to give you accurate information about relevant topics. Today’s focus is on ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, particularly in schools. Our guest is Victoria Lucero, an immigration attorney, and returning guest from a few years ago. She practices special education law in New Mexico and US immigration law, so she’s the perfect

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23:32

Workable Solutions to Combat Teacher Burnout with...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Teachers are our “boots on the ground” partners for all we want to accomplish in education. There are real mental health challenges all around us, and teachers need our support more than ever. Nothing will impact a child’s learning like a great teacher–and the reverse is also true, unfortunately. Join us as we explore this important topic!Karen Foley is the president and CEO of The Juvenile Protective Association, a Chicago nonprofit founded in 1901. The JPA provides therapy in schools and clinics

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22:41

338: Helping Students Learn Executive Functioning...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Executive functioning is more than a catchy buzzword phrase in the world of education. What does it mean, how can we understand it better, and how can we do a better job of helping students? Join us as we explore this topic in today’s episode!Dr. Tara Williams is the owner and founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, which assists students with learning difficulties via a personalized plan based on their strengths and weaknesses. Students learn to hone their executive functioning skills and

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25:59

Advocacy, Equity, Inclusion for Even the Most...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Grassroots efforts usually work to bring about change. Unfortunately, our political leaders don’t look closely at education, disability rights, and reform in the same way we discuss these topics here in this space. Our goal is always to spur more conversations about education, disability rights, civil rights, and support for marginalized communities. Patrick Jones, aka “Mr. JonesX,” joins us for today’s discussion in light of the current political climate in the US. Join us!Show Highlights:Patrick’s

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16:43

Building a Classroom Community of Confident Writers...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/11/05

Believe it or not, October is over. It was a busy month for IEP meetings, and the holiday rush is about to begin. In today’s episode, we want to give helpful insights about community building in a classroom through a simple, actionable technique; this conversation will benefit teachers, parents, and administrators–anyone who wants to foster confidence and community in kids.We are joined by Rob Sanders, a children’s book author who spent time as a 4th grade ELA teacher and writing coach. Rob is the

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17:10

Education is in Peril with the Implications of...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/10/22

Today’s episode includes a look into the controversial Project 2025 plan, a 900-page roadmap created by far-right think tanks, like The Heritage Foundation. With the elections looming, we are giving our perspectives on some of the alarming implications of this proposal, particularly its potential to dismantle essential educational protections, erase civil rights language, and threaten public education across the United States.Tune in as we discuss how Project 2025 threatens diversity, equity, and

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23:26

The Changing Face of College Admissions and Equity...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/10/08

In today’s episode, Vickie and Amanda discuss the evolving landscape of college admissions with Emily Chase Coleman, CEO of HAI Analytics. They explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on admissions, highlighting the shift away from standardized testing and the importance of considering diverse factors in admissions decisions. Emily shares insights on the challenges faced by students from different socioeconomic backgrounds and emphasizes the need for more equitable admissions policies. If you

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16:18

The US Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, and the...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Today’s episode focuses on a Supreme Court case in favor of eliminating affirmativeaction, which has huge implications in the world of education. In reality, what theSupreme Court does and how they make decisions stems from who the justices are.With every decision, we should evaluate if it aligns with what we believe and what isbest for our country. The upcoming election is a pivotal time because of the impacton the Supreme Court and who our justices are. Join us for more!Show Highlights:● The case

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26:04

Leading with Empathy in an Inclusive Classroom...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Today’s focus is on accommodating children in the general education classroom to provide a truly inclusive environment. It’s vital for all of us involved in education to understand the WHY of these accommodations with an emphasis on empathy. Join us for a closer look.Dr. Jessica Werner is the founder of Northshore Learning, a team of consultants based in Minneapolis. They support schools, parents, and teachers worldwide to work with students of ALL types by incorporating cutting-edge neuroscience

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24:11

Teaching Inclusion, Acceptance, and Responsibility...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/09/17

Teaching Inclusion, Acceptance, and Responsibility Through Character Development with Kristin Woodward-Vaassen and Icle FreelandCharacter education can happen in many forms. Today’s episode highlights a unique program that is fun, effective, and quickly growing in popularity. What child doesn’t love taking care of a pet? Join us to hear more from our two guests.Kristin Woodward-Vaassen founded Two by Two Character Development in 2005. The program fosters positive character traits in thousands of

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29:40

Teaching the Teachers: Strategies for Inclusive...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/09/10

Most of the country is off and running into another school year, and it’s a great time to reflect on where we can improve and how we can be more knowledgeable in supporting students and addressing their needs. This episode focuses on training for school staff, district staff, and parents. Today, we share part two of our interview with Andrew Goff. Part one aired at the end of the last school year and share his perspective as an early childhood teacher advocating for students at IEP meetings. If you

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50:15

ENCORE: Live from the BOOST Conference!

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/09/03

Today’s episode is a replay of our session at the BOOST Conference from a few months ago. It relates specifically to next week’s conversation, which is the reason we want to air it again. This episode was also featured as an encore episode over the summer. Enjoy!We loved having the opportunity to speak at the BOOST Conference about our podcast, the IEP system, and special education in general. The BOOST Conference is an annual event to inspire youth, learning, and change. Many different educational

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19:38

The Benefits of Instructional Audio Systems for...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/08/27

Last week’s episode was about central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and its impacts on a student’s ability to learn. For this episode, we are excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie Meyer to the show. She is an audiologist in the Rio Rancho public schools who will share her perspective about how instructional audio can be more inclusive. Her career as an audiologist in public school systems spans almost 30 years!Show Highlights:Dr. Stephanie’s journey into audiology and working with kids in impactful

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22:16

Digging Deeper into Central Auditory Processing Disorder

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/08/20

Today’s show expands on our previous episode with Dr. Connie McReynolds in which we discussed central auditory processing deficits in kids with autism or ADHD. Even though many experts would argue that this is a medical disorder, it has profound impacts on education and certainly qualifies as an area of unique need for many children. Join us to learn more!Show Highlights:Common pushbacks from school districts and characteristics of CAPD (central auditory processing disorder)Children with CAPD will

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23:44

Solving the ADHD Riddle with Dr. Connie McReynolds

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/08/13

It’s the beginning of another school year, and we are coming to you with many informative episodes to prepare and support you in whatever challenges this new school year may bring. Today’s episode focuses on a better way to assess, intervene, and support kids with ADHD by identifying and addressing the root causes.We welcome today’s guest, Dr. Connie McReynolds, a licensed psychologist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with well over 30 years of experience working with children and adults with

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30:47

A Big-Picture View of Special Education Litigation...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/08/06

Welcome! Today’s episode takes a big-picture view of what’s going on in education with our taxpayer dollars and how we can educate more parents about their general rights in advocating for their children. We use a recent California case as an example of how things can go so wrong–and cost millions of dollars–in special education law.Tim Adams has been in law practice for over 23 years after working as a lay advocate in the special education legal clinic at the Pepperdine Law School. As president and

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24:27

ENCORE: Approaching Life with an Unstoppable Mindset...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/07/30

We are joined today by a special guest, Michael Hingson, host of the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. We have shared a lot of time on each other’s podcasts and learned a lot from Michael’s perspective on special education, especially what he experienced in the very early days of special ed. Join us to learn more about Michael’s life and work!Michael Hingson has a unique story. With a master’s degree in physics, Mike is an educator, best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and disability advocate–and

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37:10

ENCORE: Three Steps to Plan Now for the Future of...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/07/23

We're happy to bring you some of our listener favorites during the next few weeks. These episodes are sure to pique your interest by featuring topics important to each of us Enjoy!We are pivoting from our normal education-centric topics today to take a broader view of the financial side of raising a child with a disability. We want to make sure that families, and people working with these families, have all the resources and tools for a well-rounded toolkit for supporting their kids. We welcome

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34:04

ENCORE: LIVE from the Boost Conference

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/07/16

We're happy to bring you some of our listener favorites during the next few weeks. These episodes are sure to pique your interest by featuring topics important to each of us Enjoy!We recently had the chance to speak at the BOOST Conference about our podcast, the IEP system, and special education in general. The BOOST Conference is an annual event to inspire youth, learning, and change. Many different educational professionals attend the conference in Palm Springs, California to participate in

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20:24

Proactive Solutions to Students’ Mental Health with...

Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast ·

2024/07/09

We are taking a summer break for July to soak up a little summer fun with our families, so we are replaying some of our most popular episodes that are packed with information and inspiration. We will be back in August with new episodes to prepare us for the 2024-2025 school year. Today’s replay first aired a few weeks ago during Mental Health Awareness Month. Maria Barrera helps us understand the need for a more comprehensive and relevant curriculum focused on skill-building and emotional awareness

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