The Inclusion Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

"Inclusion Isn't Fair to Other Students" – A statement that sparks frustration, anger, and heated debates in education. But what if we gave you 22 clever and well-crafted responses to that statement?  In this episode of The Inclusion Podcast, hosts Kristie and Julie tackle common and misguided objections to inclusive education. They explore why the phrase "Inclusion isn't fair" is not only harmful but rooted in ableism, and offer practical, compassionate responses—whether you're a parent, teacher, or advocate for students with disabilities.

Don’t miss our free handout: "22 Ways to Respond to the 'Inclusion Isn't Fair' Statement" - download here: https://inclusiveschooling.com/download29. This resource will equip you with actionable tools to turn difficult conversations into opportunities for change. 

This is the second part of my conversation with Darlene Hanson. It is for the most challenging students in our system.  Listen and share with everyone you know who supports students without verbal communication.  Darlene Hanson and I are finally teaming up together to work on the concept of inclusion with students with limited communication. Can't wait to let these episodes (episode 27 and 28) take flight in the world. 

In this episode Dr. Tanya Fredrich and I bring our collective years of expertise together leading Inclusion Institutes to offer you a road map to host your own inclusion institute in your area with our help.  We share all of the exciting logistics to build a sustainable network of support for inclusion in your own backyard.  Listen, take notes and share this with your administrators.

If you support, teach or love any person whose behavior is not easily understood, you must listen!  Brianna explains some very humorous and very serious examples of how challenging behavior is often a sign of intelligence and is ALWAYS important communication.  

Join us for this episode where Brianna Dickens shares many thoughts about the best and worst ways to help students create friendships in schools.  You will not want to miss it!  Also share with anyone who teaches or loves a person with Autism who may be longing for friendships and connections.

In this Episode Brianna Dickens tells you how to honor all different types of communication. If you work with, know, or love anyone who does not use speech reliably-- you MUST listen!  

In this episode, Brianna Dickens and I discuss her experience in a self-contained special education and the work it took for her to be seen as competent.  This is the perfect episode to share with anyone who knows and loves a person whose intelligence is not immediately obvious because of communication issues.  

Everyone who is looking to create a more inclusive school district MUST listen to this one.  Here I interview Dr. Tanya Fredrich- a giant in the area of inclusive leadership and director of student services in Elmbrook, WI. Please share it with every administrator in your life!  We discuss many shortcuts and we warn you of potential obstacles on the way to making your inclusive dreams a reality.  Have a seat—grab some paper and a pen (trust me).

In this podcast, my co-author Caitlin Caron and I discuss our brand new children's book The Too Much Unicorn.  This book empowers girls everywhere to embrace the beauty of being joyfully, stylishly, and confidently your just right self.  Share wildly with your TOO MUCH unicorns.

On this episode, we change places and Pat interviews me!  This interview is unscripted and so much fun!  Enjoy!