Think Inclusive

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Empowering Youth with Disabilities Through Sexual | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Connie Senior is an Assistant Director and Project Manager for Project SHINE at YAI. She has over 27 years of experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health. With extensive experience advocating for and supporting individuals with […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Saving ED: Why the U.S. Department of Education is | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Glenna Wright-Gallo, is the most recent assistant secretary in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the United States Department of Education under the previous administration and a seasoned expert in public […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Building Inclusive Schools with Sam Drazin | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Sam Drazin is the founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, an organization focused on promoting inclusive education and social inclusion. Sam has extensive experience as a former teacher and is a sought-after speaker and consultant for […]

What happens when groundbreaking research supporting inclusive education meets fierce resistance from within the field itself? The answer reveals a deeper struggle about how we serve learners with disabilities. Hello Inclusionists, I thought, somewhat naively, that when Cole et al. published their study in 2022, The Relationship Between Special Education Placement and High School Outcomes, […]

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Ch | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dr. Jen Newton: Associate Professor in Special Education at Ohio University with expertise in strengths-based approaches to families, early childhood inclusion, and socially just educational practices. Dr. Newton has previously taught at James Madison University and […]

Watch the episode on YouTube now. Embracing Inclusion: Navigating Disability in Educ | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Kelley Coleman is an influential advocate and author specializing in parenting children with disabilities. Over a decade into her journey of raising a child with multiple disabilities, Kelley has become a voice of insight and support […]

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Building Bridges: How Leaders Can Truly Connect an | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Alida Miranda-Wolff is an accomplished diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practitioner. She is a three-time guest on the Think Inclusive podcast, showcasing her expertise in cultivating inclusive cultures. Alida is the founder and […]

The Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE) is thrilled to announce the release of our Annual Report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. ​ This year has been a remarkable journey of growth, collaboration, and impactful change in inclusive education. ​ Our commitment to ensuring that every learner is valued, belongs, and receives effective instruction alongside […]

Inclusion Stories is a five-episode audio documentary series produced by MCIE that tells the stories of families and school districts that have committed to pursuing authentic inclusive education. Chapter One: It Is a Long Story Chapter Two: What a Novel Idea Chapter Three: Everyone’s an Inclusive Educator Chapter Four: Everybody’s In, No Exceptions Chapter Five: […]

Watch the episode now on YouTube. ‘The Other Kids’: A Conversation about Inclusion, | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Alex Shevrin Venet: Alex is an educator, consultant, and author known for her work in trauma-informed and equity-centered education. She has authored “Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education” and “Becoming an Everyday Change Maker.” With a background in […]