Think Inclusive
Think Inclusive is MCIE's podcast that brings you conversations about inclusive education and what inclusion looks like in the real world.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 210
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
Emmy-Winning Documentary Everybody Dance Celebrates Inclusion
About the Guest(s):
Dan Watt is a distinguished producer and director, recognized for his work on the 2024 Emmy Award-winning documentary "Everybody Dance." With a rich background in film, Dan has wor…
Battle Fatigue: The Fight for Inclusive Education with Dr. Priya Lalvani
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Priya Lalvani is a professor of Disability Studies at Montclair State University, where she also coordinates inclusive education graduate programs. Holding a PhD in development…
Peer Tutoring: A Key to Inclusive Education Success
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Rebecca Brooks serves as an Associate Professor of Education for the School of Education and Program Director for the Aspiring Scholars Program (an inclusive post-secondary edu…
Reimagining Special Education: A Conversation on Inclusion | Think Inclusive Now
Summary
In this conversation, Tim Villegas and Jenna Rufo discuss the current state of special education, focusing on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the need for reform. Th…
Navigating the Path to True Inclusion with the Integrated Schools Podcast
About the Guest(s):
Val Brown is a Black mom from North Carolina. She believes that education is a vehicle for social change, and encourages parents, caregivers, and educators to engage in public disc…
Empowering Youth with Disabilities Through Sexual Health Education
About the Guest(s):
Connie Senior is an Assistant Director and Project Manager for Project SHINE at YAI. She has over 27 years of experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health. With …
Saving ED: Why the U.S. Department of Education is Essential for Students with Disabilities
About the Guest(s):
Glenna Wright-Gallo, is most the recent assistant secretary in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the United States Department of Education under the pr…
Building Inclusive Schools with Sam Drazin
About the Guest(s):
Sam Drazin is the founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, an organization focused on promoting inclusive education and social inclusion. Sam has extensive experien…
What's Next for IDEA? ~ Exploring IDEA's Future Amidst Changing Political and Educational Landscapes
About the Guest(s):
Dr. Jen Newton: Associate Professor in Special Education at Ohio University with expertise in strengths-based approaches to families, early childhood inclusion, and socially just e…
Embracing Inclusion: Navigating Disability in Education and Parenting with Kelley Coleman
About the Guest(s):
Kelley Coleman is an influential advocate and author specializing in parenting children with disabilities. Over a decade into her journey of raising a child with multiple disabilit…
Building Bridges: How Leaders Can Truly Connect and Cultivate Belonging with Alida Miranda-Wolff
About the Guest(s):
Alida Miranda-Wolff is an accomplished diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practitioner. She is a three-time guest on the Think Inclusive podcast, showcasing her exp…
Inclusion Stories ~ Chapter Five: An Experiment in Hope
Tim Villegas shares his experiences with inclusive education and the obstacles he faced while attempting to implement it in non-inclusive school systems. He shares the story of Damian, a student with…
'The Other Kids': A Conversation about Inclusion, Trauma, and Behavior with Alex Shevrin Venet
About the Guest(s):
Alex Shevrin Venet: Alex is an educator, consultant, and author known for her work in trauma-informed and equity-centered education. She has authored "Equity-Centered Trauma-Inform…
Inclusion Stories ~ Chapter One: It Is a Long Story
Carolina and Jaiker share their journey of advocating for inclusive education for their daughter Natalia, who has Down syndrome. They discuss the challenges they faced in navigating the special educa…
Sonic Rebels: How Reynols Shatters Stereotypes with Every Note
About the Guest(s):
Alan Courtis is an Argentine experimental musician known for his work with the band Reynols. Founded in 1993, the band is distinctive in the experimental rock scene, especially sin…
Exploring Virtual Education's Potential for Inclusive Learning Environments
About the Guest(s):
Alexis Thomason is an accomplished virtual art instructor at the Pearson Georgia Connections Academy. She has a robust background in teaching, having spent 25 years in various educ…
Breaking Down Myths: The True Cost of Inclusive Education
About the Guest(s):
Jamie Sowers: Jaime is a dedicated special education director focused on teacher retention and hiring. As Clinical Advisory Team Director at BlazerWorks, he aids school districts i…
Unlocking Inclusive Education: Master Scheduling with Natural Proportions
About the Guest(s):
Brittni Sammons is a Professional Learning Coordinator with the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE), bringing a wealth of experience from her past roles as a special …
Embracing the Complexity of Inclusive Education with Aaron Lanou
About the Guest(s):
Aaron Lanou (he/him) is an educational consultant supporting schools and organizations to reach all kids with inclusive, strengths-based practices. Through the lens of Universal De…
Busting Math Myths with UDL: Making Math Accessible for All
About the Guest(s):
Jenna Rufo is an inclusive education consultant and the founder and CEO of EmpowerED School Solutions. She has worked with state departments of education, disability rights organiz…