The Inclusion Podcast

By Dr. Julie Causton & Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

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 Feb 5, 2020

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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 15-minute episode, we dive into the heart of inclusive education, offering expert insights, real-world strategies, and answers to burning questions on how to make every classroom welcoming for all students, PreK-12. From redefining what special education is (and isn’t) to understanding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and exploring cutting-edge co-teaching practices, we cover the essential topics that help schools transform. Join us as we break down complex ideas into actionable steps, challenge outdated special education practices, and provide you with the tools to create environments where every student thrives. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of inclusive change or looking to elevate your practices, we’re here to inspire, motivate, and guide you every step of the way. Ready to create schools where everyone belongs? Tune in and let’s build a more inclusive future together.

Episode Date
Ep. 77 Success Minutes: The Mind-Blowing Metric That Changes Everything
Sep 22, 2026
Ep. 76 "They’re Too Distractible”… Is NOT a Reason for Pull-Out
Sep 08, 2026
Ep. 75 The “Real World Lie” Stop Preparing Students for a Life No One Would Choose
Aug 25, 2026
Ep. 74 Behavior Charts in Disguise—and Why They Need to Go
Aug 11, 2026
Ep. 73 When “They Need a Small Group” Is Code for Exclusion
Jul 14, 2026
Ep. 72 The Golden Rule of Support: Would You Want This Help?
Jun 16, 2026
Ep. 71 Less Praise, More Learning: 7 Reasons to Shift Toward Intrinsic Motivation
May 26, 2026
Ep. 70 When “Doing Nothing” Is Actually Doing Something: Reframing Engagement
Apr 28, 2026
Ep. 69 Completing Unpreferred Tasks Should NOT Be an IEP Goal
Apr 14, 2026
Special Episode of The Inclusion Podcast: You Say You’re Inclusive… But Your System Says Otherwise
Apr 07, 2026
Ep. 68 The Inclusive Schedule Trap: What Schools Keep Getting Wrong—and What to Do Instead
Mar 31, 2026
Ep. 67 Steal This Script: How Leaders Talk About Inclusive Education
Mar 17, 2026
Ep. 66 The Relationship Behind the Roles: Co-Teaching That Clicks
Mar 03, 2026
Ep. 65 Read the Room, Regulate Yourself: What to Do When Behavior Escalate
Feb 17, 2026
Ep. 64 A Para Is Not an Environment: Clearing Up the LRE Confusion
Feb 03, 2026
Ep. 63 Giving Breaks Isn’t the Problem—It’s How We’re Using Them!
Jan 20, 2026
Ep. 62 Design Before Discipline: How to Prevent Behavior with Simple Shifts
Jan 06, 2026
Ep. 61 F%$# you! Now what?
Dec 23, 2025
Ep. 60 Non-Verbal Ways to Support Behavior in the Moment
Dec 09, 2025
Ep. 59 Mini-Moments that Matter: Building Trust Without Tons of Time
Nov 25, 2025
Ep. 58 Why Running and Refusing Aren’t the Real Problem
Nov 11, 2025
Ep. 57 Stop Looking for a Trigger: What Behavior is Really Communicating
Oct 28, 2025
Ep. 56 Inclusion and Safety Can Coexist
Oct 14, 2025
Special Episode of The Inclusion Podcast: The Behavior Reset Every School Leader Needs
Oct 07, 2025
Ep. 55 Paraprofessionals: How to Hide in Plain Sight
Sep 30, 2025
Ep. 54 Five Small Moves for a Big Shift in School Culture
Sep 16, 2025
Ep. 53 Ten Quick Inclusion Wins: Reset and Refresh
Sep 02, 2025
Ep. 52 Multisensory Magic: Co-Teaching On the Fly with One Teach, One Make
Aug 19, 2025
Ep. 51 You are the Thermostat
Aug 05, 2025
Ep. 50 Beyond Praise, Rewards, and Punishment
Jul 22, 2025
Ep. 49 Support is a Verb—Not a Human
Jul 08, 2025
Ep. 48 Finding the Just Right Challenge: Introducing the Zigzag Equalizer
Jun 24, 2025
Ep. 47 Two Legal Cases That Changed Inclusion Forever (And Why You Should Care!)
Jun 10, 2025
Ep. 46 Why Resource Rooms Aren't Working (And What We Should Do Instead)
May 27, 2025
Ep. 45 "But, What Will They Get Out of This Class?" – 20 Responses Every Educator
May 13, 2025
Special Episode of The Inclusion Podcast: Beyond Buy-In: Shifting Mindsets to Lead Inclusive Change
May 06, 2025
Ep. 44 Why Fewer Directions Lead to Better Learning
Apr 29, 2025
Ep. 43 Meaningful IEPs: Quality Over Quantity
Apr 15, 2025
Ep. 42 Differentiation Secrets Every Teacher Needs to Know
Apr 01, 2025
Ep. 41 Language That Lifts: Writing IEPs That Inspire Possibility
Mar 18, 2025
Ep. 40 Inclusive Grading Solutions: 32 Strategies to Level the Playing Field
Mar 04, 2025
Ep. 39 Why is Inclusive Change so Freaking Hard? The Six Stages of Transformation
Feb 18, 2025
Ep. 38 Yes Brain Leadership: Shifting Mindsets to Build Inclusive Schools
Feb 04, 2025
Ep. 37 The Five-Minute Fix: Problem-Solving for Inclusive Educators
Jan 21, 2025
Special Episode of The Inclusion Podcast: The Training Your Paras Need—And What School Leaders Can Do Today
Jan 14, 2025
Ep. 36 Fading Paraprofessional Support: Strategies for Success in Inclusive Classrooms
Jan 07, 2025
Ep. 35 Why Behavior Charts Fail and What to Do Instead
Dec 24, 2024
Ep. 34 Recognizing and Reducing Stressors: Tools for Teachers and Administrators
Dec 10, 2024
Ep. 33 How to Communicate the Shift to Inclusive Education to Families
Nov 26, 2024
Ep. 32 The Educator’s Lifeline: 10 Strategies to Support Challenging Behaviors
Nov 12, 2024