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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…
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Ep. 77 Success Minutes: The Mind-Blowing Metric That Changes Everything (opens the original)
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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.
Ep. 76 "They’re Too Distractible”… Is NOT a Reason for Pull-Out (opens the original)
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“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
Ep. 75 The “Real World Lie” Stop Preparing Students for a Life No One Would Choose (opens the original)
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“We’re preparing students for the real world”, but what if that version of the real world is outdated, inequitable, and not a life anyone would choose?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 s
Ep. 74 Behavior Charts in Disguise—and Why They Need to Go (opens the original)
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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 a
Ep. 73 When “They Need a Small Group” Is Code for Exclusion (opens the original)
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When a student is struggling, “they need a small group” can sound like the right solution, but too often, it’s code for removal and exclusion. In this episode, Julie and Kristie unpack the common trap of equating support with separation and show how small group instruction can, and should, happen within general education. You’ll learn how to shift from pull-out thinking to inclusive design using flexible grouping, choice, and intentional planning. Download the free resource: Let’s Rethink What S
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