You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. DJ Nicholson runs Inclusiveology – a 12 week program helping schools plan for inclusion. This week’s podcast episode we hear a little about what kind of planning is important to support the success of inclusion. And, we hear about how terribly far we …
Inclusiveology much needed in our schools with DJ Nicholson Read More »
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. The education system’s sole purpose is to help students reach their maximum potential and strive to give them the knowledge they need to succeed. Although, they don’t always have the resources on hand needed to help with each student’s individual needs. In this …
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You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. For students, the most important part about going to school is being a part of the social environment. To feel like a “part of the group”. To feel like their thoughts, opinions, and contributions matter. To feel like they matter. Inclusion is crucial …
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You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. As a concept, co-teaching is sometimes difficult to explain. Part of the reason it’s a challenge is because it’s so unstandardized—the way one school district applies co-teaching might be really different from the way another district goes about it. Beth Lakretz is a …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Do educators always know what’s best for education? Sometimes, parents defer to teachers’ expertise when school officials recommend segregated programs for kids with disabilities. After all, they’re the experts; this is their field, right? But teachers need opportunities to think about inclusion, and work …
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You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Regular listeners know that inclusive education is important—but why? What’s the reason that including kids with disabilities in the general education classroom is such an essential goal? Diane Richler has been working with, and advocating for, people with disabilities and their families for the …
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You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. What is the role of the school psychologist, and how can they help your child in their journey toward greater inclusion? Aaron Dunham is an educator-turned-school-psychologist who works with a lot of children with disabilities and he joined me for this episode to talk …
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You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. The research is clear: inclusion works. Inclusive programs are the best option for everyone—for kids with disabilities, for all kids, and for teachers, families, the school system, and the community at large. But despite the lack of ambiguity, too many programs are still segregating …
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You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. The entire purpose of an individualized education plan (IEP) is to prepare your child for three things: education, employment, and independent living. So how can you work with the school system to make sure your child’s IEP is serving all three of those goals? …
You can listen to this podcast episode on iTunes or Spotify. Special education should not be synonymous with separate education. That’s the position of the MCIE’s Tim Villegas. Tim joined me for this week’s podcast to talk about the MCIE’s mission and their approach to inclusive education advocacy and curriculum support. The MCIE (which stands …
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