Ashmont Learning Co Podcast

In the final episode of our ‘Three Cs’ mini-series, we explore the role of compassion in creating classrooms where all students feel seen, supported, and capable of thriving. In this back-to-school conversation, we share personal insights, real experiences, and practical ways educators can weave compassion into expectations, routines, and relationships from day one. The best part of this episode is hearing my daughter share about navigating high school after trauma and how teachers help...

In this episode, we get real about COMPLIANCE in special education — why it’s not just paperwork but a vital system that protects both students and educators. Ashley shares candid stories of early mistakes, practical tips for creating reliable systems, and how checklists can be your best friend. You’ll learn to avoid common compliance traps and how to handle inevitable slip-ups with grace and accountability. Plus, discover how fostering a culture of support and peer-checking can make complian...

🎧 Episode Overview: This bonus segment is just for you, school leaders and administrators. Whether you’re overseeing a building or supporting multiple campuses, you play a critical role in making co-teaching work—not just on paper, but in practice. We’re unpacking real-world leadership strategies that support sustainable, high-impact co-teaching partnerships. These are not the vague “support your teachers” tips—we’re talking specific systems, schedules, and supports that foster trust, role

What is co-teaching really — and why does it matter so much for inclusive education? In this episode, Ashley unpacks the first “C” in our inclusive practice series: Co-Teaching. We’ll explore what co-teaching is (and isn’t), clarify legal roles under IDEA, and break down the six evidence-based models that make co-teaching effective. From tech tools to use when you can’t plan together in person, to admin strategies that build successful co-teaching systems, this episode offers practical insigh...

How do we design classrooms that work for every learner—even before we know who’s on our roster? In this episode, Ashley breaks down the foundations of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how small, proactive shifts can lead to big wins for inclusion. You’ll learn: What UDL is—and why it mattersThe 3 core principles that guide flexible lesson designReal-life classroom examples across subjectsMyths about UDL (and what’s actually true)3 easy ways to start using UDL this week🎧 Whether

What if inclusive education wasn’t something we struggled to retrofit—but something we built for from the start? Welcome to the Ashmont Learning Collective Podcast, where we’re redesigning what’s possible in schools by centering equity, practicality, and purpose in every conversation. In this short teaser episode, host Ashley Henderson introduces what this podcast is really about: cutting through the noise and getting honest about what it takes to create inclusive classrooms—especially in sec...