Think Inclusive with Tim Villegas [204]

We are focusing today on one of our favorite topics: inclusion. Our guest shares how he is working with districts across the country to bring more inclusion, along with the most common misconception most educators have about inclusivity. Join us to learn more!Tim Villegas is the Director of Communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE), the founder of Think Inclusive, and the host of the Think Inclusive podcast. Show Highlights:How MCIE began 30 years ago and continues as a non-profit today, working with students, families, and education departments around the countryWhy restructuring and reimagining is the key to inclusion–not hiring more staffHow inclusivity CAN meet the special needs of studentsWhy it’s a false assumption that students can’t make progress on goals and objectives in a general education classroomWhat Tim has noticed about a renewed focus on educational equityWhy districts are using grant money to hire organizations like MCIE for help with inclusive practicesWhy the MCIE approach is a multi-year program that doesn’t bring change overnight but takes a long-term view of change (Tim shares an example of how it works to bring more inclusion.) How Tim’s podcast, Think Inclusive, began as a Twitter feed and has been going strong for ten years! Thank you for listening!  Links/Resources:Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:Facebook