Think Inclusive The Best of Think Inclusive Volume 1
Paula Kluth — Author/speaker known for Don’t We Already Do Inclusion?; talks about “inclusion with a big I” and why real inclusion means educating students together with smart personalization.
Dan Habib — Filmmaker (Who Cares About Kelsey?); explains why effective inclusion hinges on strong leadership, a safe school climate, and tiered supports (PBIS).
Julie Causton — Researcher/teacher educator; shares findings from “Schools of Promise,” where eliminating segregated programs and building staff capacity led to academic gains for students with and without disabilities.
Nicole Eredics — Classroom teacher/podcaster; breaks down a simple, high‑leverage practice: bring families in early and keep the communication going all year.
Scott — General education PE teacher; reflects on adapting activities, learning with support staff, and how peers benefit as much as (and sometimes more than) the students receiving supports.
This bonus “best of” pulls together five moments that have shaped how we talk about inclusion on Think Inclusive: defining what it really means to be an “inclusionist,” why leadership and school culture matter more than money, how whole‑school redesign boosts learning for all kids, the power of starting strong with families, and what inclusion looks like in everyday classes like PE.
Complete show notes and transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/the-best-of-think-inclusive-volume-1/