WELCOME TO
THE INCLUSION PODCAST
YOUR GO-TO SOURCE for making INCLUSIVE EDUCATION a REALITY.
In each 15-minute episode, we dive into the heart of inclusive education, offering expert insights, real-world strategies, and answers to burning questions on how to make every classroom welcoming for all students, PreK-12. From redefining what special education is (and isn’t) to understanding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and exploring cutting-edge co-teaching practices, we cover the essential topics that help schools transform.
binge
ALL EPISODES
Recognizing and Reducing Stressors: Tools for Teachers and Administrators
Today, we’re unpacking the impact of stressors on student behavior and learning. Join us as we explore the four domains of stressors—biological, emotional, cognitive, and social—and reveal how they shape actions in the classroom. We’ll also share 10 strategies to help reduce stressors and support a more inclusive environment.
How to Communicate the Shift to Inclusive Education to Families
In this episode, we tackle a common question: How do we explain to families that moving toward more inclusive educational services isn’t about reducing support, but rather enhancing their child’s experience? We discuss strategies for effectively communicating the benefits of inclusion, grounded in the principles of IDEA and FAPE, and provide 20 talking points to help educators answer families’ concerns.
The Educator’s Lifeline: 10 Strategies to Support Challenging Behaviors
In this episode, we explore how educators can navigate challenging behaviors in the classroom using the ‘Boat Captain’ analogy. We discuss how to support students in moments of fight, flight, freeze, or faint and share 10 lifeline strategies to help bring them back to a ready state. Tune in to learn how to stay anchored and create a safe, inclusive environment for all learners.
Understanding LRE and Its Role in Supporting All Learners
In this episode, we explore how educators can navigate challenging behaviors in the classroom using the ‘Boat Captain’ analogy. We discuss how to support students in moments of fight, flight, freeze, or faint and share 10 lifeline strategies to help bring them back to a ready state. Tune in to learn how to stay anchored and create a safe, inclusive environment for all learners.
The Recipe for Real Inclusion: 9 Must-Have Ingredients
What does true inclusion in education look like? In this episode, we break down the nine essential ingredients needed to create a genuinely inclusive environment. From redesigning systems to partnering with families, we share actionable insights and strategies to help schools embrace and implement inclusive practices
But inclusion isn’t fair to the other students: What to say!
Understand the impact of ableism in education.
Learn compassionate and effective ways to respond.
Equip yourself with language that supports inclusive education
Yes! Even students with VERY complex communication needs, with Darlene Hanson (part 2)
This is the second part of my conversation with Darlene Hanson. It is for the most challenging students in our system. Listen and share with everyone you know who supports students without verbal communication. Darlene Hanson and I are finally teaming up together to work on the concept of inclusion with students with limited communication. Can’t wait to let these episodes (episode 27 and 28) take flight in the world.














Find What You Need:
PD • Para Support • Workshops • About Us • Contact Us
® 2024 Inclusive Schooling • All rights Reserved • Privacy