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Battle Fatigue: The Fight for Inclusive Education with Dr. Priya Lalvani

Podcast Episodes / By Tim / March 6, 2025

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dr. Priya Lalvani is a professor of Disability Studies at Montclair State University, where she also coordinates inclusive education graduate programs. Holding a PhD in developmental psychology from CUNY and a Master of Arts in Special Education from Columbia University, Dr. Lalvani brings over […]

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The rise of the new abolitionists

Blog Articles, Weeklyish / By Tim / March 3, 2025

In a recent journal article, Fuchs et al. refer to inclusion advocates as “abolitionists” and those supporting the status quo as “conservationists.” In this edition of the Weeklyish, we clarify that the new abolitionists argue for the abolition of the dual special and general education system, advocating for special education to be viewed as a

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Navigating the Path to True Inclusion with the Integrated Schools Podcast

Podcast Episodes / By Tim / February 20, 2025

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Val Brown is a Black mom from North Carolina. She believes that education is a vehicle for social change, and encourages parents, caregivers, and educators to engage in public discourse about critical topics because it allows them to learn with and from others. Andrew

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Empowering Youth with Disabilities Through Sexual Health Education

Podcast Episodes / By Tim / February 13, 2025

Watch the episode now on YouTube. 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 intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Connie plays a

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Who’s afraid of Douglas Fuchs?

Blog Articles, Weeklyish / By Tim / February 3, 2025

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,

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The Harsh Realities of Segregated Classrooms

Podcast Episodes / By Tim / September 5, 2024

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Tim Villegas is the Director of Communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE). He is also the founder of Think Inclusive, which is the blog, podcast, and social media handle of MCIE. He has 16 years of experience in public education as

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Inclusion, Exclusion, Segregation, and Integration: How are they different?

Blog Articles / By Tim / July 7, 2017

Explore the power of social media and how a single image can have different interpretations. We also discuss the United Nations’ definitions of inclusion, exclusion, segregation, and integration, and how they differ from current practices in most school districts in the United States.

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5 Videos That Will Change Your Mind About Inclusive Education

Blog Articles / By Tim / October 31, 2013

Discover how inclusive education can work wonders for students with disabilities through these five videos. Witness the power of commitment, differentiated instruction, and augmentative and alternative communication in fostering an inclusive classroom community that benefits all students. Watch the videos now and see for yourself how inclusion can transform lives.

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Filmmaker Dan Habib discusses the importance of positive behavior support in schools.

Podcast Episodes / By Tim / September 28, 2013

Tim Villegas interviews Dan Habib about his latest film, “Who Cares About Kelsey.” They discuss the importance of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in schools, the challenges faced by students with hidden disabilities, and the need for leadership and systems change. Dan shares insights from his experiences filming Kelsey’s story and highlights the transformative power of inclusive education. The conversation also touches on the upcoming broadcast of the film on public television and the impact it can have on raising awareness and promoting change.

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Ariane Zurcher discusses autism advocacy and the importance of inclusion.

Podcast Episodes / By Tim / September 6, 2013

Tim Villegas interviews Ariane Zurcher, a prominent autism advocate and blogger. Ariane shares her journey from knowing nothing about autism when her daughter, Emma, was first diagnosed, to becoming a strong advocate for the autistic community. She discusses the initial reaction to Emma’s diagnosis, the need for a more inclusive approach to autism, and the importance of listening to autistic individuals. Ariane also emphasizes the negative effects of fear-based narratives surrounding autism and the need for a more compassionate and understanding society.

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