In this episode, Julie and Kristie invite listeners to put on their creativity hats and explore five small yet powerful shifts that can profoundly improve school culture. They focus on the “feel” of a school—how it welcomes students, families, and educators—and how small tweaks, like changing a sign from “You are late” to “We’re glad you’re here,” can radically shift emotional tone and engagement. From morning greetings to creative cafeteria strategies, this episode empowers listeners to build inclusive culture through intentional micro-moves.
Tension between Inclusion
and Safety
This courageous and nuanced conversation dives into one of the biggest fears around inclusion: safety. Julie and Kristie name the fear, challenge ableist assumptions, and provide seven steps to help educators feel equipped, empowered, and proactive when facing concerns about safety in inclusive settings. With humor and honesty, they tackle myths, share research-backed practices, and guide listeners through a shift from exclusion-based thinking to supportive, inclusive responses.
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When “Doing Nothing” Is Actually Doing Something: Reframing Engagement
What if we’ve misunderstood what engagement really looks like? In this powerful episode, Kristie and Julie unpack why rest, quiet moments, and nonverbal participation are all valid—and vital—ways students engage with learning. You’ll hear how reframing “doing nothing” can create more equitable classrooms for neurodivergent and disabled learners.
Completing Unpreferred Tasks Should NOT Be an IEP Goal
Is “doing hard things” really the right benchmark for students with disabilities? In this episode, Julie and Kristie challenge the idea that completing unpreferred tasks is an appropriate, or meaningful, IEP goal. They explore what makes a goal truly inclusive and share a simple way to shift from compliance-based goals to ones that support access, autonomy, and real learning.
What Should IEP Goals Focus On Instead of Compliance?
IEP goals are meant to support access to learning, not measure whether a student will comply with tasks they don’t want to do. But many goals still center on staying on task, following directions, or completing non-preferred work. These may seem reasonable, but...
Special Episode You Say You’re Inclusive… But Your System Says Otherwise
You say you’re inclusive—but what does your system actually show? In this special episode, Julie and Kristie unpack seven clear indicators that reveal whether a school is truly inclusive or just aspiring to be, from unclear definitions to practices that unintentionally exclude students. You’ll walk away with practical ways to spot misalignment and take immediate steps toward meaningful, system-wide change.
How to Deliver SDI Without Pulling Students Out
If you’ve ever wondered… “How am I supposed to deliver SDI minutes without pulling students out of the classroom?” You’re not alone. This is one of the most common (and stressful) questions we hear from school leaders, co-teaching teams, and service providers....
How School Leaders Can Make Time for Co-Teaching Planning
One of the most common concerns we hear from co-teaching teams is simple: “We want to collaborate… but we don’t have time.” Teachers know that strong co-teaching requires shared planning. Without it, even the most dedicated teams struggle to coordinate instruction,...
When Inclusion Looks Good on Paper but Fails in Practice
Most school leaders believe in inclusion. They’ll say it in meetings.It’s written into vision statements.It shows up in strategic plans. But then you look at the schedule.You look at where students actually spend their day.You look at who has access to what. And...
The Inclusive Schedule Trap: What Schools Keep Getting Wrong—and What to Do Instead
Too often, what looks like an inclusive schedule on paper falls apart in practice. In this episode, Kristie and Julie explain the common traps teams fall into when creating student schedules—and how to build ones that truly support belonging and participation. You’ll learn how to spot “support-based scheduling” and replace it with a plan that centers access, collaboration, and student needs.
Your School Schedule Is Already Making Decisions About Inclusion
Most school leaders don’t think of the schedule as an inclusion tool. But it is. Your schedule is either: Increasing access to general education, or Quietly reinforcing separation There’s no neutral version. And if you’re seeing: Clusters of students with...
Steal This Script: How Leaders Talk About Inclusive Education
In this episode, Julie and Kristie reveal the exact words school leaders can use to promote inclusion with clarity, confidence, and compassion. From responding to resistance to inspiring buy-in, you'll get ready-to-use scripts and strategies for navigating tough conversations about inclusive practices. Whether you’re a principal, coach, or advocate, you’ll leave feeling prepared to lead with language that unites.
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