This is the inclusion think tank  podcast brought by all in for inclusive education where we talk about inclusive education, why it works on how to make it happen.  On today’s episode I welcome my guest, Dr. Heather Austin, director of special services at Clark public schools. today. Heather joins me to discuss presentation from the All In winter conference titled the history of the disability rights  movement, and person first language. We engage in a discussion about the history of the disability rights movement, the progress that still need still made, and how the way in which content is presented informs our own teaching practice and engagement in social spheres

Luke LaChac joins Arthur on this week’s episode of the Inclusion Think Tank. Luke is a middle school history teacher. Luke discusses how using the principles of universal design, scaffolding, and differentiation can be beneficial to all learners.

Julie Lang, an Inclusion Facilitator for All In, joins Arthur on this episode of the Inclusion Think Tank to discuss how educators can shift from a deficit thinking to a strengths-based approach to benefit all of their students in the classroom.

Dr. Shri Rao joins Arthur on the Inclusion Think Tank podcast. They discuss the importance of embracing welcoming first-person narratives and perspectives and practices that affirm neurodiversity.

Today I welcome my guests Kathleen Derillo and Jennifer Horne. Kathleen is the District Supervisor of Special Services and Projects in the Kenilworth school district. Jennifer is the Supervisor of Special Services at Bridgewater Raritan Regional High School. During our conversation, we discussed helpful communication and collaboration strategies and how educators can incorporate these practices to meet the needs of all learners.

Rachael Graves and Mary Rose Pullo join Arthur on the Inclusion Think Tank this week. Their conversation explores the necessary steps that need to be taken to eliminate resource rooms in high school and why it may not be as difficult as you may think.

This is a content warning: This episode discusses self-harm and suicide. Listener/viewer discretion is advised 

On this episode of the Inclusion Think Tank, Arthur is joined by Kory Kutzler. Kory is a supervisor for a partial hospitalization program in Pennsylvania and oversees teachers and psychologists at the Northampton County Detention Center. Arthur and Kory talk about how trauma-informed care can be applied in the classroom, and some self-care techniques that can be beneficial to students and educators as well. 

Kate Sullivan joins Arthur on this episode of the Inclusion Think Tank to talk about the importance and impact of the disability rights movement and how learning about this historical moment can help students gain a deeper understanding of societal inequities and cultivate the empathy and advocacy skills necessary for creating a more inclusive school environment.

Alyssa Rush and Kevin Morra of Berkeley Heights School District join Arthur on the Inclusion Think Tank podcast to discuss how they address the challenges faced when implementing inclusive practices in their district.

On this episode of the Inclusion Think Tank, Arthur is joined by Sara Jutcovich, an Inclusion Facilitator with NJCIE. Sara discusses the importance of educators using Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in the classroom.

On today's episode, I welcome my guest, Fred. Fred is the Chief Executive Officer of New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education, which is now All In For Inclusive Education.

In our conversation today, Fred, shares the exciting news about our transition from New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education to All In For Inclusive Education, what that name change means and what you can expect from the organization going forward.