Think inclusion with Tim Villegas

Thinking inclusively is not only a mindset for today’s podcast guest; it’s his job. Tim Villegas joins me on today’s episode to talk about inclusive education. Tim founded a company called Think Inclusive, and it’s now the blog for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education. Tim and I will chat about what “inclusion” really means, how to get a more inclusive environment, and much, much more! Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/pqJAMMNwyn3 Meet the Guest: Tim Villegas is director of communications at MCIE, a nonprofit that envisions a society where neighborhood schools welcome all learners and create the foundation for inclusive communities. He is the founder of Think Inclusive, MCIE's blog and podcast. Throughout his 16-year career as a special education teacher, Tim advocated for the inclusion of students with significant disabilities in general education classrooms and continues his work with MCIE to empower inclusive systems change in schools and districts. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inclusionmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusionmd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-education Twitter: https://twitter.com/inclusionMD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inclusionMD Website: https://www.mcie.org Podcast: https://anchor.fm/think-inclusive 3rd Annual Special Education and Advocacy Conference | January 28, 2023 Are you tired of feeling frustrated at the IEP table?! It’s back! The 2023 Free Virtual Special Education Conference is on January 28, 2023! If you’re on an IEP team, you won’t want to miss this fantastic, free conference! Register now here: https://ashleybarlowco.com/conference-2023