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Think College: A Series on Changing Mindset Around Who College Is For

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For a long time, college wasn’t part of the conversation for students with intellectual disability. Right now, only 2 percent of school-age students with intellectual disability go to college. That’s changing. Across the country, a growing number of colleges and universities are building programs where these students take classes, live in the dorms, hold jobs,

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Authors and Advocates Who Have Shaped Think Inclusive

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As we return to another school year, we’re taking a look at some of the voices that have shaped Think Inclusive. Since 2012, the podcast has featured hundreds of conversations, many with disabled authors and self-advocates. Here are just a few: Disabled authors on the podcast Eric Garcia, We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism ConversationEric

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Inclusion Doesn’t Have an Eligibility Test 

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Every learner belongs with their peers and deserves high expectations. For decades, inclusion advocates have championed this message, backed by research showing that students with disabilities do better, academically and socially, when they are full members of general education classrooms.

That belief gets tested most when a student is very young, and the systems around them start narrowing their future before anyone can know what that future should look like.

A recent Baltimore Banner article by Talia Richman shines a light on this issue. The article reports that roughly 1,660 Maryland students in pre-K through second grade have been identified this year to learn using the Maryland Alternate Framework.

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Breaking Barriers for Authentic Inclusion

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Breaking Barriers for Authentic Inclusion is a two-day, in-person experience for district and school leaders who know inclusion is more than placement. It’s for the people doing the hard, structural work of building schools where students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and other historically marginalized students are valued, supported, and genuinely part of the community.

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When Schools Commit to Co-Teaching and Planning: Inside W-L High School’s Inclusive Practices Journey

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The educators in District 109 are committed to including students with disabilities in general education. The district, located in Deerfield, IL, and serving students across four elementary schools and two middle schools, has been working to build the capacity to co-plan specially designed instruction (SDI) effectively.

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District 109’s Approach to Inclusive Instructional Planning

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The educators in District 109 are committed to including students with disabilities in general education. The district, located in Deerfield, IL, and serving students across four elementary schools and two middle schools, has been working to build the capacity to co-plan specially designed instruction (SDI) effectively.

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Exploring Play’s Role in Inclusion and Personal Growth ~ 1244

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Watch the episode on YouTube. Exploring Play’s Role in Inclusion and Personal Gr | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s):  Dr. Leah Kelley is a distinguished neurodivergent education consultant, author, activist, educator, and parent. With 25 years of experience as a public school teacher, her roles have included primary teacher, inclusion resource teacher, and SEL

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Voices of Change: Inside the EALA Community of Action ~ 1243

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Watch the episode on YouTube. Voices of Change: Inside the EALA Community of Act | RSS.com Show Notes Episode Summary:  In this bonus episode of Think Inclusive, hosted by Tim Villegas, listeners are invited to relive a dynamic and innovative event organized by the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA). The December 2024 retreat featured 22

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Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Challenges and Misunderstandings ~ 1240

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Watch the episode on YouTube.  Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Ch | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s):  Emily Ladau is an eloquent activist, writer, and speaker, known for her relentless advocacy for disability rights. With a decade of experience, Emily serves as the editor of Able News, a digital newspaper amplifying the voices and

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