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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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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

28:57

Julie Causton | Inclusive Schooling

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2019/07/05

Today on the podcast, our guest is Dr. Julie Causton, creator of Inclusive Schooling, an engaging community for educators, administrators, and parents who seek to create more inclusive schools. We discuss six strategies for families who desire for their children to be educated in an inclusive classroom.Follow Julie and Inclusive Schooling on Facebook and Twitter!Visit Think Inclusive for more information about inclusive education.Have questions or comments? Reach us at

25:02

Erin Studer | CHIME Institute

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2019/04/27

Today on the podcast, our guest is Dr. Erin Studer, principal of CHIME charter school. We discuss how CHIME has made full inclusion work since the 90s and how they can serve as a model for what is possible for schools in the United States and beyond. Follow CHIME on Instagram and Twitter!Visit Think Inclusive for more information about inclusive education.Have questions or comments? Reach us at podcast@thinkinclusive.usFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Click here for audio

23:14

Lou Brown | Progress

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2019/04/02

Today on the podcast, our first guest of the new season is Lou Brown, co-founder of TASH (an organization that advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs) and Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin.We discuss what supports for students with significant disabilities looked like before 1975 and the progress that we have made since then.This episode's transcript can be found here.Download our new resource, The Best Inclusive Education

15:51

Marci Heit | QD Foodie

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2018/12/16

Do you like to play with your food? Of course you do! Today on the podcast we have Marci Heit, the founder of QD Foodie (qdfoodie.com), an innovative company that has produced a fantastic set of kitchen tools created with people of all abilities in mind. Learn the origins of this Kickstarter success story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39:50

Renay Marquez | ParaEducate

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2018/11/25

Today on the podcast we have paraeducator/blogger Renay Marquez. We talk about the story of her starting ParaEducate and resources to help paraeducators modify curriculum in an inclusive classroom. We also talk about what steps educators can take to help move inclusion forward wherever they are.This episode's transcript can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33:56

Jen Tennican | Hearts of Glass

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2018/11/04

Today on the podcast we have filmmaker Jen Tennican. We talk to her about her most recent project, Hearts of Glass, which she sees as an opportunity to raise awareness about local, sustainable food production and the need for inclusive, fair-paying job opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.This episode's transcript can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49:37

Annette Jett | Pre-Employment Transition Services

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2018/10/28

Today we have Annette Jett, the executive director of the non-profit Build Inclusion that provider of employment services in the state of Kentucky. We talk about what Pre-Employment Transition Services are and how you might be able to access them in your state. This interview is full of helpful tips about transition services so you might want to take notes.This episode's transcript can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34:26

Beckett Haight | Inclusion and Why CompSci Isn't for...

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2018/10/12

Today we have special education teacher Beckett Haight. We talk about his experience with differentiation and inclusion as an educator working on three different continents. We also discuss his recent TedX Talk, "Teaching Every Student CompSci or How to Code is Not the Answer."This episode's transcript can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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