The Inclusive Class Podcast

The Inclusive Class Podcast


Latest Episodes

How Inclusion Works in Middle School - Apr 11,2014
April 11, 2014

Assistant Professor of Special Education, Megan Mackey, EdD, will be our guest on this episode of The Inclusive Class. Megan Mackey teaches courses at the undergraduate level at the University of Hartford. In addition to several other areas of interest, s

Universal Design for Learning in the Inclusive Classroom - Apr 04,2014
April 04, 2014

What is Universal Design for Learning and how can it be used to support learners in the inclusive classroom? On this episode of The Inclusive Class Podcast we have guest, Dr. Loui Lord Nelson, join us to discuss the importance of UDL and how it can be use

Creating Adaptations to Support Learners in Inclusive Classrooms - Mar 28,2014
March 28, 2014

What are adaptations for student learning and why do we need them? How do we know if they are effective? Our guest this week, Jennifer Kurth, will answer those questions and more about adapting learning for students in the inclusive classroom. Jennifer Ku

IEP Meetings with Less Drama! - Mar 07,2014
March 07, 2014

On this episode, we talk with Charmaine Thaner about strategies for keeping IEP meetings positive and successful. Charmaine Thaner retired after 30 years of teaching to become a parent advocate. Her diverse experiences provide a unique perspective when co

Differentiated Instruction to Include ALL Students - Feb 28,2014
February 28, 2014

This week on The Inclusive Class Podcast, we talk with Christi Kasa, Ph.D., about differentiating lessons to reach all the learners in a classroom. Christi Kasa is the owner of Inclusion University, a consulting company that helps parents and educators cr

Including Students with Asperger's - Feb 21,2014
February 21, 2014

Listen to guest, Mari Nosal, discuss ways in which students with Asperger Syndrome can be included in the general education classroom.

Including Students with Dyslexia in the Classroom - Feb 14,2014
February 14, 2014

Dr. Joanne Pierson and Dr. Lauren Katz from Dyslexia Help at The University of Michigan, are our guests on this episode of The Inclusive Class Podcast. Our interview will focus on ways to include students with dyslexia in the general education classroom.

What Can Teachers do to Facilitate Inclusion?
February 07, 2014

Listen to guest, Celia Oyler, as she describes ways in which teachers can use research-based practices to faciliate inclusion. Celia taught in public schools f

Using SWIFT to Transform Schools - Jan 31,2014
January 31, 2014

Dr. Wayne Sailor, Director of the SWIFT Center at the University of Kansas, will be our guest on this episode. Dr. Sailor will use the SWIFT model of educational change to describe how American schools can become more inclusive. For more information, go t

Preparing Teachers to Include Students with Autism - Jan 24,2014
January 24, 2014

On this segment of The Inclusive Class Podcast we interview Susan Marks, from Northern Arizona University. Susan will discuss ways in which we can better prepare teachers to understand and include students with autism. Susan Marks is a professor of specia