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Welcome to ”The Inclusion Podcast” —your go-to source for making inclusive education a reality. Whether you’re a school leader, educator, advocate, parent, paraprofessional, or simply passionate about creating more inclusive school spaces, this podcast is for you. 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. Join us as we break down complex ideas into actionable steps, challenge outdated special education practices, and provide you with the tools to create environments where every student thrives. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of inclusive change or looking to elevate your practices, we’re here to inspire, motivate, and guide you every step of the way.
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What if a student's "no" isn't defiance, but rather, valuable communication? In this episode, Julie and Kristie explore why honoring a student's refusal doesn't mean lowering expectations. Instead, they discuss how understanding the message behind "no" can increase trust, preserve autonomy, and create the neurological safety students need to participate and learn. Download the free resource: Respect the No: A Practical Guide for Educators at inclusiveschooling.com/download80.
When educators say, "Kids need consequences," what do they really mean? In this episode, Kristie and Julie challenge the common belief that consequences should make students suffer and instead explore how natural and logical consequences can build responsibility, empathy, communication, and problem-solving. You'll learn how to shift from punishment to teaching while still holding students accountable. Download the free resource: Natural & Logical Consequences Decision Guide at inclusiveschooling.com/download79.
What if professional learning didn’t have to mean another long meeting or another slide deck? In this episode, Julie and Kristie share how schools are transforming 15-minute podcast episodes into meaningful professional learning that sparks reflection, conversation, and real changes in practice. You’ll discover a simple framework for using podcasts in PLCs, staff meetings, and leadership teams to create learning that educators actually look forward to. Download the free resource: Podcast-Powered Professional Learning Guide at inclusiveschooling.com/download78.
What if the key to changing behavior isn’t tracking what’s going wrong, but noticing what’s going right? In this episode, Kristie and Julie introduce the “success minutes” framework, a simple but powerful shift that helps teams focus on moments of engagement, regulation, and connection. You’ll learn how to spot small wins, uncover patterns, and use them to create more success throughout the day. Download the free resource: The Success Minutes Quick Tracker at inclusiveschooling.com/download77.
“They’re too distractible” is often used as a quick justification for pull-out, but what if it’s pointing to something else entirely? In this episode, Kristie and Julie unpack why distractibility is not a placement decision and how it often signals a need for better supports, not removal. You’ll learn what to say in the moment and how to redesign instruction, environment, and engagement so students can succeed right where they are. Download the free resource: What to Say When Distractibility Is Used as a Reason for Pull-Out at inclusiveschooling.com/download76.
“We’re preparing students for the real world”, but what if that version of the real world is outdated, inequitable, and not a life anyone would choose? In this episode, Julie and Kristie challenge common school practices that prioritize compliance over autonomy, especially for students with disabilities, and expose how systems like “life skills” classrooms often lower expectations instead of expanding opportunity. You’ll be invited to rethink what real preparation looks like, and how to design schools that reflect the flexible, human-centered world we actually live in. Download the free resource: 12 Steps to Closing Life Skills Rooms at inclusiveschooling.com/download75.
You may think you’ve moved beyond behavior charts, but what if they’re still showing up in disguise? In this episode, Julie and Kristie uncover the hidden ways behavior systems still operate through public tracking, rewards, and subtle comparisons that can shame and exclude students. You’ll learn how to spot these patterns and shift toward approaches that build regulation, trust, and belonging instead of compliance. Download the free resource: Behavior Charts in Disguise—and What to Do Instead at inclusiveschooling.com/download74.
You may think you’ve moved beyond behavior charts, but what if they’re still showing up in disguise? In this episode, Julie and Kristie uncover the hidden ways behavior systems still operate through public tracking, rewards, and subtle comparisons that can shame and exclude students. You’ll learn how to spot these patterns and shift toward approaches that build regulation, trust, and belonging instead of compliance. Download the free resource: Behavior Charts in Disguise—and What to Do Instead at inclusiveschooling.com/download74.
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Welcome to ”The Inclusion Podcast” —your go-to source for making inclusive education a reality. Whether you’re a school leader, educator, advocate, parent, paraprofessional, or simply passionate about creating more inclusive school spaces, this podcast is for you. 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. Join us as we break down complex ideas into actionable steps, challenge outdated special education practices, and provide you with the tools to create environments where every student thrives. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of inclusive change or looking to elevate your practices, we’re here to inspire, motivate, and guide you every step of the way.
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