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The Inclusion Podcast

The Inclusion Podcast

By: Dr. Julie Causton & Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
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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 Join us as we break down complex ideas into actionable steps, challenge outdated special education practices, and provide you with the tools to create environments where every student thrives.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.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Education
Episodes
  • Ep. 59 Mini-Moments that Matter: Building Trust Without Tons of Time

    Ep. 59 Mini-Moments that Matter: Building Trust Without Tons of Time
    Nov 25 2025

    Building trust with students doesn’t require big gestures—it’s about intentional mini moments woven into everyday interactions. Julie and Kristie share 23 simple ways to connect with students while teaching, even in packed classrooms. Learn how quick check-ins can boost regulation, trust, and inclusion. Download the free handout: 23 Connection Starters at inclusiveschooling.com/download59.
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    12 mins
  • Ep. 58 Why Running and Refusing Aren’t the Real Problem

    Ep. 58 Why Running and Refusing Aren’t the Real Problem
    Nov 11 2025

    What if a student runs? Or refuses to participate? In this episode, Julie and Kristie go beyond labels to focus on nervous system states, explaining why behaviors like eloping or shutting down are signs of dysregulation—not defiance. Download the free resource: Human Ways of Being at inclusiveschooling.com/download58.
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    19 mins
  • Ep. 57 Stop Looking for a Trigger: What Behavior is Really Communicating

    Ep. 57 Stop Looking for a Trigger: What Behavior is Really Communicating
    Oct 28 2025

    Sometimes behavior isn’t about a trigger—it’s about what’s happening beneath the surface. In this episode, Julie and Kristie unpack why searching for a single cause of behavior often leads us in the wrong direction, and how we can shift to listening beneath behavior instead. Learn how to identify the real messages behind actions like yelling out or withdrawing, and respond with empathy and clarity. Download the free resource: Listening Beneath the Behavior at inclusiveschooling.com/download57.

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    19 mins
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