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Think Inclusive brings you conversations about inclusive education and what inclusion looks like in the real world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

145 Episodes | 2012 - 2024

Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

A Conversation with Sharon Draper on her 'Out of My Mind' Book Series

March 28th, 2024

49:19

About the Guest(s): Sharon M. Draper is an accomplished author and educator, widely recognized for her contribution to young adult literature. Her …

The Barefoot Autism Challenge: Exploring Neurodiversity Through Running Barefoot

March 21st, 2024

52:12

About the Guest(s): Ken Posner is a passionate advocate for the therapeutic benefits of natural stimulation and mindfulness, particularly through the …

Breaking the Curve: How Standards-Based Grading is Transforming Education

March 14th, 2024

54:56

About the Guest(s): Thomas R. Guskey, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education, University of Kentucky. A University of Chicago …

*FEED DROP* Learn with Dr. Emily

March 7th, 2024

58:06

Hi Friends. Tim Villegas here from the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education. This week, we have a feed drop from a fantastic podcast, Learn …

Beth Leipholtz: Advocate for Inclusion and Accessibility

February 29th, 2024

49:34

About the Guest(s): Beth Leipholtz is a multifaceted professional and mother, known for her transparent sharing of personal life experiences on …

How PINE is Revolutionizing Professional Learning for Inclusive Education

February 22nd, 2024

50:03

About the Guest(s): Lauren Hough Williams is the Executive Director of the Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education, better known as PINE, …

Principals Show Disability Discrimination in School Access, Study Finds

February 15th, 2024

57:36

About the Guest(s):


Lauren Rivera is an esteemed scholar with a focus on discrimination, specifically hiring discrimination, and the complex interplay …

Love is a Classroom: Steps Toward Inclusive Practices with Andrew Goff

February 8th, 2024

49:16

About the Guest(s):


Dr. Andrew Goff was an educator of children with and without disabilities for twelve years before transferring the knowledge and skills he developed as a teacher to his work as a researcher, author, …

Fostering Inclusion and Resilience in Education: The Impact of Circle of Friends

February 1st, 2024

56:43

About the Guest(s):


Robyn Stack Reagan is the CEO of Circle of Friends, an organization with a mission to promote inclusion for students with disabilities and those living with adversity. With her extensive background in …

Jeannie Gainsburg Discusses LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship in Education

January 25th, 2024

1:14:48

About the Guest(s):


Jeannie Gainsburg is an LGBTQ+ advocate and author. She has been actively involved in LGBTQ+ inclusion for over 15 years and has …

Promoting Peer Engagement and AAC in Inclusive Classrooms

January 18th, 2024

56:01

About the Guest(s):


Elizabeth Biggs, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Vanderbilt University. She is also an affiliated …

The Power of Reflection: How One School District Transformed Education for All Learners

January 11th, 2024

1:12:13

About The Guest(s):


Dr. Kristin Burnette is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at ECU. She has 17 years of experience working with students with extensive support needs and 11 years of classroom experience. She …

Jonathan Cormur: Embracing Neurodiversity in Voice Acting and Beyond

January 4th, 2024

40:28

About The Guest(s): Jonathan Cormur is a talented voice actor and the host of the Dorktales Storytime podcast. He has a great passion for storytelling and presents classic fairytales in a unique and geekish way. …

BONUS: A Quick Message from Tim

December 28th, 2023

2:42

Tim Villegas reflects on the year 2023 and discusses what has gone well and what can be improved upon in the coming year. Tim shares his accomplishments, including finishing "Inclusion Stories" and being part of the …

Advocating for Inclusive Education: A Conversation with Arthur Aston

December 21st, 2023

59:19

About The Guest(s): Arthur Aston is a podcaster and the host of the Inclusion Think Tank podcast for the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE). He was born with spina bifida, a condition that affects his …

Heather Avis from The Lucky Few on Intentional Inclusion

December 14th, 2023

58:12

About The Guest(s): Heather Avis is an author, speaker, and advocate for individuals with Down syndrome. She is the founder of The Lucky Few, a foundation that aims to shift the narrative around Down syndrome and create …

*FEED DROP* UDL in 15 Minutes

December 7th, 2023

15:33

This week, we are bringing you a feed drop from UDL in 15 Minutes by Loui Lord Nelson

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The ultimate UDL question is “what does UDL look like?” Loui …

Brad Cohen: An Inside Look at a School Leader with Tourette Syndrome

November 22nd, 2023

38:23

About The Guest(s): Brad Cohen is an educator, author, and motivational speaker. He has Tourette Syndrome and has dedicated his career to advocating for individuals with disabilities. Brad has written a book called …

Inclusion in Early Childhood Education with OSEP Director Valerie Williams

November 16th, 2023

43:14

About The Guest(s): Valerie Williams is the Director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education. She is passionate about early childhood inclusion and ensuring that all …

SENIA: Advocating for Inclusion in International Schools with Lori Boll

November 9th, 2023

39:17

About The Guest(s): Lori Boll is an inclusive education leader with a personal connection to individuals with disabilities. Her son Braden was …

*FEED DROP* School Disrupted with Toni Barton

November 2nd, 2023

21:05

This week, we are bringing you a feed drop from School Disrupted with Toni Barton.

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In this episode, Toni challenges the education system's approach …

The Infinity Rainbow Club Series: Jen Malia discusses the importance of inclusion

October 26th, 2023

34:49

About The Guest(s): Jen Malia is a professor of English and a writer of children's books. She started out publishing literary criticism before transitioning to creative writing. Her interest in neurodivergence and …

King of Hugs: Tim Harris on Inclusion and Spreading Joy

October 19th, 2023

29:52

About The Guest(s): Tim Harris is a motivational speaker, author, and former restaurant owner. He gained national attention when he opened Tim's Place, a restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, known for its friendly …

Maya Chupkov: Advocating for Stuttering Awareness Through Podcasting

October 12th, 2023

48:35

About The Guest(s): Maya Chupkov is the host of the podcast "Proud Stutter" and a passionate advocate for people who stutter. She is also the Media & Democracy Program Manager at California Common Cause, where part …

BONUS: Judy Heumann's Legacy and the Future of Disability Activism

October 5th, 2023

1:02:55

About The Guest(s):

  • Andy Arias: DEIA expert, national policy advisor, instructor at Georgetown University, actor, and producer.
  • Diego Mariscal: …

Look Both Ways: Exploring Disability with Brooke Ellison

September 28th, 2023

1:06:05

About The Guest(s): Brooke Ellison, Ph.D., is an associate professor of health policy and medical ethics at Stony Brook University. At age 11, a car …

Understanding Bullying: A Personal Journey and Call for Change with Kayla Taylor

September 21st, 2023

47:25

About The Guest(s): Kayla Taylor is the author of the book "Canaries Among Us," which provides a personal view into the challenges of raising a child …

Creating a Culture of Honor in Education: An Interview with Andratesha Fritzgerald

September 14th, 2023

54:31

About The Guest(s): Andratesha Fritzgerald is the founder and lead consultant of Building Blocks of Brilliance Educational Consulting Firm. As an …

The 5 Ps of Inclusive Education with Dr. Shelley Moore

September 7th, 2023

52:55

About The Guest(s): Originally from Edmonton, and now based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Shelley Moore is a highly sought-after teacher, …

BONUS: Exploring the Potential and Ethical Implications of AI in Education

August 31st, 2023

39:54

About The Guest(s):


Michael Boll is a technology coach and educator who specializes in AI and its applications in education. He has a background in …

BONUS: Building Inclusive Classroom Tools: A Conversation with Tany Holzworth

August 24th, 2023

42:28

About The Guest(s):


Tany Holzworth is a content designer for inclusive classroom tools at Microsoft. With a background in education and a passion for …

Carolyn Teigland and Carol Quirk | MCIE Partners with School Districts to Promote Inclusion and Equity

July 27th, 2023

48:26

About The Guest(s)


Carolyn is the CEO of the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE). She previously served as the Associate Superintendent …

BONUS: Using AI to Support Learners with Disabilities in the Classroom

July 25th, 2023

25:02

About The Guest


DJ Nicholson is an experienced educator and advocate for inclusive education. She has a background in special education and has worked …

Luvy Jenkins | Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas (DSACT)

July 20th, 2023

35:20

Education Manager Discusses Importance of Inclusion in Schools


About The Guest(s)


Luvy Jenkins is the Education Manager and Medical Outreach Manager at …

Oaklee Thiele and Lawrence Carter-Long | The My Dearest Friends Project

July 13th, 2023

38:59

Disabled artists advocate for inclusive education through art and storytelling.


About The Guest(s)


Oaklee Thiele is a young artist and disability advocate. She co-founded The My Dearest Friends Project with DisArt in …

Inclusionists Unite! Welcome to Think Inclusive.

July 11th, 2023

0:59

Looking for conversations about inclusive education and what it looks like in the real world? We've got you covered.


Stay tuned to your feeds for new weekly episodes.


Season 11 is coming soon.


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*FEED DROP* Autism Siblings, Presumption of Competence & Spelling to Communicate with Danny & Tara Whitty

July 6th, 2023

46:47

Hi Friends. 


Tim here with another feed drop for you. This time it’s Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters, hosted by Diana Pastora Carson. 


Some of you may remember we had Diana on Think Inclusive in …

Beth Liesenfeld | The Parent IEP Lab

June 29th, 2023

43:12

Beth Liesenfeld is an occupational therapist passionate about providing “insider” information of the school’s process and culture to parents in order …

Raúl Krauthausen | Inclusion in Germany

June 22nd, 2023

1:02:22

Raúl Krauthausen has been working in the internet and media world for more than 15 years as a disability-rights activist, founder of the nonprofit organization “Sozialhelden” (Social Heroes), communicator and Design …

Susan Stone and Kristina Supler | Real Talk

June 15th, 2023

38:06

As full-time moms and attorneys, Susan Stone and Kristina Supler bring a unique perspective to their practice, leading the Student & Athlete …

Colleen Tomko | Kids Together

June 8th, 2023

45:02

Colleen Tomko is a parent and advocate for inclusion, a Penn State graduate, a graduate of Partners in Policymaking and president of Kids Together, …

Bonus: Together Letters

June 1st, 2023

22:08

In this bonus episode of Think Inclusive, we're talking about our sponsor, Together Letters, a tool that helps people stay in touch with their …

Mirko Chardin | Reclaiming the Narrative Around Educational Equity

May 25th, 2023

49:16

Mirko Chardin is Novak Education's Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. Before joining Novak, he was the Founding Head of School of the Putnam Avenue …

Dr. Kate de Bruin | Inclusive Education in Australia

May 18th, 2023

46:19

Dr. Kate de Bruin is a professor of inclusive education at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She has taught in secondary school and higher …

AZ Chapman | Cerebral Palsy Party

May 11th, 2023

22:35

Why be sorry about having Cerebral Palsy when you can throw a party instead? That’s the question AZ Chapman asks in her new children’s book written …

*FEED DROP* Civic Learning Amid The Culture Wars by Democracy Works

May 4th, 2023

47:02

Hi Friends. 


It’s Tim Villegas, and for this week, we are switching things up a bit with a feed drop. 


What’s a feed drop, you ask? Well, let me tell you. 


It’s where we share a podcast episode made by someone else that we …

Julie Kratz and Simone Morris | Inclusion School Podcast

April 27th, 2023

36:24

The connection between inclusive schools and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.  


On this episode of Think Inclusive, I speak with Simone …

Gage Robinson | A Self-Advocacy Story

April 20th, 2023

23:10

Imagine being an adult and not being able to have a say in your education. 


This was the experience of Gage Robinson, a young man who has an …

Carolyn Kiel | Beyond Six Seconds

April 13th, 2023

43:55

Neurodiversity and podcasting. Two of my very favorite topics. 

 

On this episode of Think Inclusive, I speak with Carolyn Kiel, who is an experienced …

Remix: Supporting Autistic People to Create Understanding and Acceptance with Julia Bascom

April 6th, 2023

35:38

On to today’s episode. I’m going to replay an interview I did with Julia Bascom, the executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. This …

Alma Zaragoza-Petty | Unpacking Intergenerational Trauma and Healing

March 30th, 2023

36:31

For many years, “chingona” was a derogatory term used to describe Latina women who are seen as too aggressive, difficult, or out of control. It's a …

Hilda and Olivier Bernier | Forget Me Not Documentary

March 23rd, 2023

37:27

For this episode, I speak with Hilda and Olivier Bernier. As 3-year-old Emilio prepares to start school, his family finds itself embroiled in a …

Ryan Wilson | Team Trust

March 16th, 2023

32:21

For this episode, I speak with Ryan Wilson, the director of Team Trust Productions. Ryan created Team Trust to help mission-driven organizations reach and serve their communications. He wants to help connect people with …

Mary Beth Moore | Unwanted

March 9th, 2023

47:00

For this episode, I speak with Mary Beth Moore, author of the book: Unwanted: Fighting to Belong


Mary Beth Moore is the founder and executive director of The Advocacy Underground, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting …

Cheryl Green & Thomas Reid | Pod Access

February 23rd, 2023

58:31

For this episode, I speak with Cheryl Green and Thomas Reid, both fantastic podcasters.  


Cheryl Green has worked as an Access Artist, making creative and immersive captions for 10 years and audio description for five …

Katie Novak | UDL Now

February 16th, 2023

43:20

For this episode, I speak with Katie Novak, an internationally renowned education consultant, author, graduate instructor at the University of …

Michael Giangreco | On the Overreliance of Paraprofessionals to Implement Inclusive Education

February 9th, 2023

59:03

For this episode, I speak with Michael Giangreco, a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Special Education in the Department of Education at the University of Vermont and is affiliated with UVM's Center on …

Melissa Defayette | Transitioning from Teacher to Researcher

January 26th, 2023

34:48

For this episode, I speak with Melissa Defayette, who is a current third-year Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland. She achieved candidacy in the Fall of 2022. Her research is focused on creating and implementing …

Dr. Temple Grandin | Visual Thinking

January 19th, 2023

46:11

For this episode, I speak with Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University and the author of New York Times …

Ashley Barlow | Perfectly Imperfect Advocacy

January 12th, 2023

56:05

For this episode, I speak with Ashley Barlow, a special education attorney advocate and host of the podcast Special Education Advocacy with Ashley Barlow. In a former life, she was a German teacher in Jefferson County …

Jay Ruderman | All About Change

December 22nd, 2022

36:40

For this episode, Tim speaks with Jay Ruderman, the President of the Ruderman Family Foundation, focusing on inclusion, diversity, and social justice. He hosts All About Change, a podcast focused on activism, change, …

TASH | Characteristics of Fully Inclusive Schools

December 8th, 2022

46:08

For this episode, Tim speaks with members of the Inclusive Education Community of Practice from TASH, Debbie Taub, Diane Ryndak, and Mary Fisher, …

Charmaine Thaner | The Art of Advocacy

November 10th, 2022

48:12

In this episode, Tim Villegas speaks with Charmaine Thaner, an inclusion advocate and founder of Collaborative Special Education Advocacy. 

They …

Kanwal Singh | Inclusive Education in India

October 27th, 2022

37:11

For this episode, Tim speaks with Kanwal Singh, former director of the Vishwas school and author of Hanging On: A Special Educator’s Journey into …

Russ Ewell | Inclusive Leadership

October 13th, 2022

40:03

For this episode, Tim Villegas speaks with Russ Ewell, Founder of E-Soccer and Digital Scribbler, CEO of Hope Technology Group, host of the Lead …

Meg Grigal & Cate Weir | Inclusive Higher Education for People with Intellectual Disabilities

September 22nd, 2022

39:49

For this episode, I speak with Meg Grigal and Cate Weir from Think College about why it is important for individuals with intellectual disabilities …

Jani Kozlowski | Early Childhood Inclusive Education

September 8th, 2022

39:30

For this episode, I talk with Jani Kozlowski, author of the book, Every Child Can Fly: An Early Childhood Educator’s Guide to Inclusion. We discuss why inclusion matters in early childhood education programs. And how we …

Dr. Mona Delahooke | Beyond Behavior Charts and Positive Reinforcement

August 11th, 2022

40:55

For this episode, I talk with Dr. Mona Delahooke, author of the books, Brain-Body Parenting and Beyond Behaviors. We discuss the neuroscience of behavior, how parents and educators can move beyond behavior charts and …

Mazey Eddings | Neurodiverse Representation in Books

July 28th, 2022

36:49

For this episode, we talk with Mazey Eddings, the neurodiverse author of A Brush with Love, a romance novel set in dental school. 

We talk about why …

BONUS: Cheryl Green & Thomas Reid | Pod Access Survey

July 20th, 2022

3:26

Hi, Y'all!

My friends, Cheryl and Thomas (who are superb podcasters BTW), are taking over the Think Inclusive feed for a few minutes today to tell you about a special survey project they are doing.

With support from the …

Liz Weintraub & Kenneth Kelty | Using Content Creation for Disability Advocacy

July 14th, 2022

31:36

Welcome back to a new season of Think Inclusive!

For the first episode of our tenth season, we speak with Liz Weintraub and Kenneth Kelty, both fantastic content creators and disability advocates.

Liz is the host of

Remix: TIES Center | Including Students with Extensive Support Needs in General Education

June 23rd, 2022

44:55

Today on the pod, we are replaying some clips from our 2020 episode about including students with intellectual disabilities in general education (our second most listened to episode of all time). But this time around, …

Remix: Julie Causton | Six Inclusive Education Advocacy Strategies for Families

June 9th, 2022

29:03

Today on the pod, we bring you a special remixed episode from 2019, my interview with Julie Causton, founder of Inclusive Schooling. We discuss six …

Rasheera Dopson | WomanHood and Disability Podcast

May 26th, 2022

30:03

I don't know about where you live, but today is the last day of school for the kids in our neighborhood. Summer is here. So let the late nights begin.

Matt from With Rolls and No Luck & Shirene Hayes Creator of Super MEro

May 12th, 2022

45:42

Who is ready for a double episode?!?

Today on the pod, we have two fantastic guests. The first is Matt, from the With Rolls and No Luck podcast. We …

Ira Eidle | Autistic Archive

April 28th, 2022

33:13

For the last thirty years, there has been a movement going on. One you may not know a lot about or the origins of. It’s the Neurodiversity movement and our guest Ira Eidle wants to share with you what he’s learned about …

Haley Moss | Autistic Independence

April 14th, 2022

34:10

What does autistic independence look like?

In today's episode, we interview Haley Moss (autistic attorney, author, and advocate) about her book, The …

Lisa Drennan | Inclusive Recreation

March 24th, 2022

38:46

In today's episode, we interview Lisa Drennan, inclusion expert and founder of Merge Consulting.

We discuss how families of children with disabilities …

What Inclusionists Need To Know About the Anti-CRT Movement

February 24th, 2022

1:20:13

What is Critical Race Theory and what do advocates for inclusive education need to know about the Anti-CRT movement?

For this super-sized episode, we share the story of an inclusive Maryland principal who was pushed out …

Diana Pastora Carson | Beyond Awareness

February 10th, 2022

35:38

Diana Pastora Carson is the host of the Beyond Awareness Podcast.

Her TedTalk, "Walking with Joaquin," chronicles her family's journey to bring home her brother after living in an institution for 15 years. 

She joins us …

Greta Harrison | Born Fabulous Podcast

January 27th, 2022

52:44

Today on the podcast, we welcome Greta Harrison, the host of the Born Fabulous Podcast.

We talk about the reason for starting "Born Fabulous," why …

The Intersection of Race and Disability | Pop Up Podcast @ #CEC2022

January 21st, 2022

48:56

Happy Friday Inclusionists!

Today we have a special pop-up podcast interview with some folks I met at the CEC Conference in Orlando this week.  

They …

Amanda Darrow and Shamby Polychronis | Honoring Intersectionality

January 13th, 2022

1:03:05

Today on the podcast, we welcome Amanda Darrow (Utah Pride Center) and Shamby Polychronis (University of Utah) to talk about honoring …

The Best of Think Inclusive Volume 2

December 30th, 2021

45:13

Happy Holidays!

To finish off 2021, we are featuring four interviews. One that you haven't heard yet, Lou Brown, and three that you might have caught …

Anthony Ianni | Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete's Dream

December 16th, 2021

33:05

Today on the podcast, we talk with Anthony Ianni, the first autistic Division 1 college basketball player and author of the book, Centered: Autism, …

Howard Shane | How Teaching at Belchertown State School Changed My Life

November 25th, 2021

45:02

Content Warning: In today’s episode, we will discuss depictions of the living conditions of institutions for people with disabilities in the 1960s and certain attitudes about people with disabilities that worked there.

Karrie Shogren & Sheida Raley | What Does Self-Determination Really Mean?

November 11th, 2021

37:11

Today on the podcast, we discuss the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (otherwise known as the SDLMI). 

Our guests, Karrie Shogren and Sheida Raley are both from the Kansas University Center on Developmental …

Jenna Rufo | Using Inclusion as a Framework to Build Equity and Support All Students

October 28th, 2021

45:14

Today on the podcast, we interview author, educator, and consultant, Jenna Rufo about her book Reimagining Special Education, and how we can use …

Michael McSheehan | How MTSS and UDL Fit Into Inclusive Education

October 14th, 2021

1:03:06

Today on the Think Inclusive Podcast, we interview systems change expert and inclusive education advocate, Michael McSheehan

We talk about what …

Janice Fialka & Sara Jo Soldovieri | What To Say When Families Think Segregated Special Education Classrooms Are Best

September 30th, 2021

35:59

Today on the Think Inclusive Podcast, we interview Janice Fialka and Sara Jo Soldovieri, two passionate advocates for inclusive education.

We talk …

Emily Ladau | How To Be an Ally To Disabled People

September 16th, 2021

31:21

Today on the podcast, we interview Emily Ladau, disability rights activist and author, about her new book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally

We discuss why this book needed to be …

Genia Stephen | Good Things In Life Podcast

August 26th, 2021

28:35

Today on the podcast, we interview Genia Stephen, host of the Good Things in Life podcast. 

We talk about why she started the podcast, what some of the differences and similarities are with the educational systems in the …

Eric Garcia | We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation

August 12th, 2021

27:55

Today on the podcast, we talk with Eric Garcia, author of "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation."

We discuss the biggest misconceptions of autism, why simply existing is not inspirational, and what his …

Marilyn Friend | Co-Teaching

July 29th, 2021

28:28

Today on the podcast, we talk with Marilyn Friend, expert and author of numerous books and articles on co-teaching. 

We discuss what co-teaching is …

Wyatt Oroke | Having High Expectations for All Students

June 24th, 2021

28:34

Today on the podcast, we talk with Maryland’s 2020 Teacher of the year, Wyatt Oroke about what it means to have an inclusive classroom. We discuss …

Melissa McCullough | What Inclusive Preschool Services Look Like

June 10th, 2021

31:50

Today on the podcast, we talk with Melissa McCullough, Director of Early Childhood for the East Moline School District in Illinois.

We discuss what a …

Eddie Fergus | Disproportionality in Special Education

May 20th, 2021

36:13

Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr. Eddie Fergus of Temple University.

We discuss the disproportionate number of students of color being identified …

BONUS: Megan Gross and Nancy Brundrett | What Inclusive Education Looks Like at Poway Unified

April 29th, 2021

36:36

Today on the podcast, we talk with Megan Gross and Nancy Brundrett of the Poway Unified School District in Southern California. 

They tell us how …

Jenny Kurth | Implementing Inclusive Education with Participation Plans

April 15th, 2021

32:52

Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr. Jenny Kurth, professor of special education at the University of Kansas. 

We discuss preparing for and implementing participation plans for students with complex support needs to be …

Alfie Kohn | Does Behaviorism Belong in the Classroom?

March 18th, 2021

52:18

Today on the podcast, we have a very special SUPERSIZED conversation with Alfie Kohn, prolific speaker and author, on human behavior, education, and …

Katie Novak | Common Misconceptions About UDL

February 18th, 2021

26:29

Today on the podcast, a conversation with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) expert, Katie Novak. 

We talk about some common misconceptions of UDL, how UDL works with students with more significant disabilities, and …

Why I Call Myself An Inclusionist

January 22nd, 2021

32:41

Today on the podcast, a rare solo episode about why I call myself an inclusionist.

For some, the word "inclusionist" has a negative association. I …

The Best of Think Inclusive Volume 1

December 24th, 2020

33:40

Since I started the podcast in 2012, I've always wanted to do a "best of" podcast!

Today, we are highlighting five conversations that I had from the …

Shelley Moore | What Is All The Fuss About Baked Potatoes?

November 26th, 2020

28:01

Today on the podcast we talk to Shelley Moore, inclusive education consultant and presenter extraordinaire! We talk about what her path looked like …

Jennifer Spencer-Iiams | Leading for All: How to Create Truly Inclusive and Excellent Schools

October 22nd, 2020

26:53

Today on the podcast, Jennifer Spencer-Iiams, Assistant Superintendent for the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, talks to us about the …

Amy Langerman, Amanda Selogie & Vickie Brett | LRE

September 17th, 2020

33:37

Discussions around the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for students with disabilities are almost always tricky. For this episode, we attempt to make LRE a little more understandable. We interview Amy Langerman, …

Carol Quirk | Systems Change and Inclusive Education

June 11th, 2020

35:27

Today on the podcast, my interview with Carol Quirk (CEO of the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education). We discuss what it really takes for …

BONUS: To Waiver or Not To Waiver / Betsy DeVos Gives Her Recommendations to Congress

April 29th, 2020

31:14

For so many of us, whether you are an educator, parent, or both, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a strain on all of us. And in late March, when word got out that Betsy DeVos was going to possibly recommend waiving part …

Including Students with Intellectual Disabilities in General Education

February 23rd, 2020

30:04

Today on the podcast, we are going to talk about modifying curriculum. For my students back in Pasadena, CA, according to their IEP, the team agreed …

Christina Samuels & Jackie Mader | Unprepared Teachers and the Special Educator Shortage

November 2nd, 2019

29:47

Today on the podcast, I interview Christina Samuels of Education Week.  We discuss Ed Week's Special Report called Special Education: Practice and …

Mike McHargue & Erin Green | Same-Sex Relationships, Autism, & Inclusion

October 1st, 2019

26:32

Today on the podcast, my interview with Mike McHargue, speaker and author of Finding God in the Waves, host of the Ask Science Mike podcast and contributor to the Liturgists Podcast. We talk about his recent diagnosis …

Julie Causton | Inclusive Schooling

July 5th, 2019

28:57

Today on the podcast, our guest is Dr. Julie Causton, creator of Inclusive Schooling, an engaging community for educators, administrators, and …

Erin Studer | CHIME Institute

April 27th, 2019

25:02

Today on the podcast, our guest is Dr. Erin Studer, principal of CHIME charter school. We discuss how CHIME has made full inclusion work since the …

Lou Brown | Progress

April 2nd, 2019

23:14

Today on the podcast, our first guest of the new season is Lou Brown, co-founder of TASH (an organization that advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs) and …

Marci Heit | QD Foodie

December 16th, 2018

15:51

Do you like to play with your food? Of course you do! Today on the podcast we have Marci Heit, the founder of QD Foodie (qdfoodie.com), an innovative …

Renay Marquez | ParaEducate

November 25th, 2018

39:50

Today on the podcast we have paraeducator/blogger Renay Marquez. We talk about the story of her starting ParaEducate and resources to help …

Jen Tennican | Hearts of Glass

November 4th, 2018

33:56

Today on the podcast we have filmmaker Jen Tennican. We talk to her about her most recent project, Hearts of Glass, which she sees as an opportunity to raise awareness about local, sustainable food production and the …

Annette Jett | Pre-Employment Transition Services

October 28th, 2018

49:37

Today we have Annette Jett, the executive director of the non-profit Build Inclusion that provider of employment services in the state of Kentucky. We talk about what Pre-Employment Transition Services are and how you …

Beckett Haight | Inclusion and Why CompSci Isn't for Everyone

October 12th, 2018

34:26

Today we have special education teacher Beckett Haight. We talk about his experience with differentiation and inclusion as an educator working on three different continents. We also discuss his recent TedX Talk, …

Dan Habib | Intelligent Lives

September 18th, 2018

35:36

Today we have acclaimed filmmaker Dan Habib. We talk about his new film Intelligent Lives, a documentary that highlights the lives of people with intellectual disabilities that will make you rethink the very nature of …

Nikki Heiman | My Creative Inclusion

August 25th, 2018

24:59

Today we have Nikki Heiman from MyCreativeInclusion.com. We talk about the biggest barriers to inclusive practices in schools today. We also discuss …

Amanda Morin | NCLD and Understood.org

August 19th, 2018

31:37

Today we have Amanda Morin from the National Center for Learning Disabilities and the amazing online resource Understood.org. We talk about the …

Paula Kluth | Universal Design Daily

July 28th, 2018

50:15

Today we have Paula Kluth, nationally recognized author and speaker on the topic of inclusive education and autism. We talk about her latest book, …

Kristin Wiens | Northstar Paths

July 21st, 2018

42:07

Today we have Kristin Wiens, an educator from British Columbia Canada and creator of Northstar Paths, a resource that has stop-motion animation and …

Noah Jack | Musician on the Autism Spectrum

July 14th, 2018

26:12

Today we have Noah Jack, a musician on the autism spectrum. We talk about the release of his new single, Neighborhood, from his upcoming EP, All In The Family.

This episode's transcript can be found here.


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Rob Horner | The Connection Between PBIS and ABA

July 7th, 2018

56:55

Today we have Dr. Rob Horner, Director of the Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. We talk about the history of PBIS and the somewhat controversial foundation in Applied …

Zachary Fenell | The Cerebral Palsy Vigilante

June 30th, 2018

47:12

Today we have speaker, marathoner, and author of two books, Zachary Fenell. The first, Off-Balanced, a memoir about what it was like growing up and living with Cerebral Palsy as well as a Rock Realities, a compilation …

John Spencer | Student Engagement

January 7th, 2018

39:02

Today we have John Spencer, speaker, and author of Empower and Launch, entertaining and practical books that help us to rethink how we deliver content and engage students in the learning process. We talk about what it …

Arielle Hobbs | The Lion League

November 28th, 2017

32:34

Today we have Arielle Hobbs, founder of the Lion League, a fantastic organization that is changing how we build inclusive schools around the United …

Emily Ladau & Kyle Khachadurian | The Accessible Stall

August 6th, 2017

41:24

Today we have Emily and Kyle from the Accessible Stall Podcast (which if you are going to listen to any other podcast related to inclusion and disability - this is the one!) 

They keep it real about issues within the …

Julia Bascom | Autistic Self Advocacy Network

April 12th, 2017

35:20

Today we interview Julia Bascom, Executive Director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. We talk about Autism Awareness...or is it Autism …

Disability Studies and the Future of Special Education

April 14th, 2015

33:41

Today you will hear two edited interviews that I did from almost a year ago. The first is with Audri Gomez and Aja McKee, educators that have had experience in the classroom as well in teacher training. They give a …

Debbie Taub | Alternate Assessment and Inclusion

August 16th, 2014

59:04

Today I will be speaking with Debbie Taub, an expert in the field of special education alternate assessment. For those of you who don’t know, …

Cheryl Jorgensen | Waiting for Inclusive Education

May 13th, 2014

1:01:44

Today I will be speaking with Cheryl Jorgensen, one of the premier experts on inclusive education with over 30 years in the field. I had the pleasure of visiting with her one evening in January of this year. Cheryl and …

Russ Ewell | Inclusive Sports Programs

March 1st, 2014

50:02

Today I will be speaking with Russ Ewell; the CEO of Digital Scribbler, Founder of Hope Technology Group which started Hope Technology School (a …

Dr. Julie Causton discusses the steps schools must take to become more inclusive.

January 22nd, 2014

59:25

About the Guest(s): Dr. Julie Causton is an associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University. She is the …

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

September 28th, 2013

39:37

About the Guest(s): Dan Habib is a former photojournalist turned filmmaker. He gained recognition in the disability rights community for his award-winning documentary "Including Samuel," which chronicled the journey of …

Ariane Zurcher discusses autism advocacy and the importance of inclusion.

September 6th, 2013

32:26

About the Guest(s): Ariane Zurcher is a Huffington Post blogger and the creator of the blog “Emma’s Hope Book,” which chronicles her experiences raising her autistic daughter, Emma. She is a leading voice in the autism …

Don't We Already Do Inclusion?: A Conversation with Paula Kluth

September 6th, 2013

55:30

About the Guest(s): Dr. Paula Kluth is an internationally renowned consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar. She has worked extensively …

Spreading the Message of Acceptance Through the Starabella Book Series

March 8th, 2013

44:41

About the Guest(s):

  • Marvin, Sharon, and Dana Fialco are the authors of the Starbella book series.
  • Tara Fialco, the daughter of Marvin and Sharon, is …

Inclusive Education in Canada vs. the US: A Teacher’s Perspective with Nicole Eredics

November 30th, 2012

34:30

About the Guest(s): Nicole Eredics is an elementary educator with over 15 years of experience in inclusive education. She has worked in British …

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