• Inclusion Stories Teaser Trailer
    Jul 14 2023

    What if there were truly inclusive schools out there where families didn't have to fight for their children with extensive support needs to be included?


    The good news is that there are. But the not-so-great news is that in order to access them, it depends on where you live


    This Fall, get ready for the stories of families and school districts fully committed to inclusive schools for each and every learner.


    Produced by MCIE.


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  • Chapter One: It Is a Long Story
    Oct 13 2023

    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 education system and their decision to remove Natalia from special education services. They highlight the importance of inclusive education and the positive impact it has had on Natalia's development and happiness. The episode also features insights from Cecil County Public Schools in Maryland, where inclusive practices are the norm.


    This is part one of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners.


    Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/I61Kqa0ABSDbl7RMgbVGFOfwMHA


    Resources:


    The Segregation of Students with Disabilities (National Council on Disability): https://ncd.gov/sites/default/files/NCD_Segregation-SWD_508.pdf

    Cecil County Public Schools: https://www.ccps.org/


    Thank you to our sponsors!


    Communication First: https://communicationfirst.org/

    Roots of Inclusion: https://www.rootsofinclusion.org/

    Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/

    Thompson Policy Institute on Disability: https://www.chapman.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/thompson-policy-institute/index.aspx

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    The White Family

    The Teague Family


    Support was provided by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Club 21 in Pasadena, California.


    Music


    Theme: The Light by Greg Drews and The Truth

    End Credits: Stella's Rhumba by Marcus Gerakos


    MCIE:


    Website: https://www.mcie.org/

    Email List: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Email-List

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkInclusive/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think_inclusive/

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/think_inclusive

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkinclusiveUs

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-education/


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    38 mins
  • Chapter Two: What a Novel Idea
    Oct 20 2023

    Christina and Justin share their journey of advocating for inclusive education for their daughter Harper in general education and their frustrations with their school district's initial placement recommendations. Christina expresses concerns about an upcoming IEP meeting and the possibility of the district pushing for a separate placement for Harper. The episode also features insights from Bre Gastaldi, who visited West Linn-Wilsonville near Portland, Oregon, an inclusive school district. Bre discusses the importance of having school leaders who are supportive and knowledgeable about inclusive practices and highlights the need for strong leadership at the district level to drive systemic change.


    This is part two of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners.


    Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/xYLaeCCq3gYFL8Nr-2R3lOBAe38


    Resources:


    West Linn-Wilsonville School District: https://www.wlwv.k12.or.us/


    Thank you to our sponsors!


    Communication First: https://communicationfirst.org/

    Roots of Inclusion: https://www.rootsofinclusion.org/

    Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/

    Thompson Policy Institute on Disability: https://www.chapman.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/thompson-policy-institute/index.aspx

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    The White Family

    The Teague Family


    Support was provided by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Club 21 in Pasadena, California.


    Music


    Theme: The Light by Greg Drews and The Truth

    End Credits: Passenger by Jose Galvez


    MCIE:


    Website: https://www.mcie.org/

    Email List: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Email-List

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkInclusive/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think_inclusive/

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/think_inclusive

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkinclusiveUs

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-education/


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    43 mins
  • Chapter Three: Everyone's an Inclusive Educator
    Oct 27 2023
    Tim Villegas visits schools in Washington state that are fully committed to inclusive education. He starts his journey at McMicken Elementary School, where he observes the inclusive practices in action. He then visits Sehome High School, where he witnesses the inclusive culture and co-teaching practices. The schools prioritize the needs of all learners and provide support and accommodations to ensure their success. The goal is to create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and included.This is part three of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners.Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/Eh_hzeoGMUE0pwsPJopRNd3i68gResources:Beyond Access Model: https://bit.ly/UNH-beyond-accessDoes Self-Contained Special Education Deliver on Its Promises? https://bit.ly/causton-self-containedMcMicken: https://mcmicken.highlineschools.org/Sehome: https://sehome.bellinghamschools.org/Thank you to our sponsors!Communication First: https://communicationfirst.org/Roots of Inclusion: https://www.rootsofinclusion.org/Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/Thompson Policy Institute on Disability: https://www.chapman.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/thompson-policy-institute/index.aspxiSecurePrivacyThe White FamilyThe Teague FamilySupport by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Club 21 in Pasadena, CA.MusicTheme: The Light by Greg Drews and The TruthEnd Credits: End Song by The CafFiendsMCIE: Website: https://www.mcie.org/Email List: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Email-ListFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkInclusive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think_inclusive/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/think_inclusiveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkinclusiveUsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-education/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    56 mins
  • Chapter Four: Everybody's In, No Exceptions
    Nov 10 2023

    Tim Villegas visits Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Woodinville, Washington. He speaks with educators, administrators, and leaders at the school and the state to understand how inclusive practices are being implemented and the impact they have on students with disabilities. The episode starts off with conversations with self-advocates and families at the Tools for the Journey Conference in Pasadena, California.


    This is part four of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners.


    Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/ohoThBbF7ua9R536WjXTRcws_xM


    Resources:


    Tools for the Journey Conference (Club 21): https://clubtwentyone.org/programs/tftj/about.html

    Ruby Bridges Elementary School: https://rubybridges.nsd.org/

    Inclusionary Practices Project Demosites: https://ippdemosites.org/


    Thank you to our sponsors!


    Communication First: https://communicationfirst.org/

    Roots of Inclusion: https://www.rootsofinclusion.org/

    Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/

    Thompson Policy Institute on Disability: https://www.chapman.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/thompson-policy-institute/index.aspx

    iSecurePrivacy

    The White Family

    The Teague Family


    Support by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Club 21 in Pasadena, CA.


    Music


    Theme: The Light by Greg Drews and The Truth

    End Credits: All I Ever Wanted by Nicky Costabile


    MCIE:


    Website: https://www.mcie.org/

    Email List: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Email-List

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkInclusive/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think_inclusive/

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/think_inclusive

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkinclusiveUs

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-education/


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    51 mins
  • Chapter Five: An Experiment in Hope
    Dec 22 2023

    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 multiple disabilities who was included with the assistance of a paraprofessional. However, Tim realizes that this approach was not true inclusion and failed to address the systemic issues that resulted in segregation in the first place. Tim has a conversation with a former colleague about the impact one teacher can have on changing a system from within. He also discusses the progress and challenges faced by Sevi, Harper, and Natalia, three students with disabilities whose families have been advocating for inclusive education. Finally, Tim concludes with some hopeful discussions with future educators and the real question everyone should be asking themselves.


    This is part five of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners.


    Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/JM-lQu_nfi6qoaJ3BAQkvvoH2rc


    Thank you to our sponsors!


    Communication First: https://communicationfirst.org/

    Roots of Inclusion: https://www.rootsofinclusion.org/

    Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/

    Thompson Policy Institute on Disability: https://www.chapman.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/thompson-policy-institute/index.aspx

    iSecurePrivacy

    The White Family

    The Teague Family


    Support by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Club 21 in Pasadena, CA.


    Music


    Theme & End Credits: The Light by Greg Drews and The Truth


    MCIE:

    Donate: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/maryland-coalition-for-inclusive-education-inc

    Website: https://www.mcie.org/

    Email List: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Email-List

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkInclusive/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think_inclusive/

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/think_inclusive

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkinclusiveUs

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-education/


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    1 hr and 1 min