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Michael McSheehan | How MTSS and UDL Fit Into Inclusive Education

Today on the Think Inclusive Podcast, we interview systems change expert and inclusive education advocate, Michael McSheehan.  We talk about what started him on his journey of advocating for inclusive education, his work with SWIFT Schools, the connections between Mult-Tiered Systems of Support and Universal Design for Learning, and if he agrees with the statement, […]

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Janice Fialka & Sara Jo Soldovieri | What To Say When Families Think Segregated Special Education Classrooms Are Best

Today on the Think Inclusive Podcast, we interview Janice Fialka and Sara Jo Soldovieri, two passionate advocates for inclusive education. We talk about what we really mean by inclusive education, what might make the biggest impact to bring inclusive education to school districts, and how to talk to families who think segregated special education classrooms

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Eric Garcia | We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation

Today on the podcast, we talk with Eric Garcia, author of “We’re Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation.” We discuss the biggest misconceptions of autism, why simply existing is not inspirational, and what his dream for the future of a more inclusive world looks like.  This episode’s transcript can be found here. Download our new

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How to Find a School District’s Least Restrictive Environment Percentage

How do you find what percentages of students with disabilities in your school district are included over 80% of the time in general education? Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), each state must develop a State Performance Plan and publish an annual report that evaluates how they are implementing the requirements of IDEA.

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Sarah Wishart | Excluded: A Young People-Led Film On School Exclusions

Today on the podcast, we talk with Sarah Wishart, filmmaker of Excluded, a documentary that features the stories and voices of students who have been excluded from school in the United Kingdom.  We discuss why she was inspired to make the film by something she saw on Twitter and why she thinks exclusion isn’t good

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Melissa McCullough | What Inclusive Preschool Services Look Like

Today on the podcast, we talk with Melissa McCullough, Director of Early Childhood for the East Moline School District in Illinois. We discuss what a truly inclusive preschool program looks like and what they are doing to move past the outdated model of providing specialized services in separate places.  This episode’s transcript can be found

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