Disability rights is the next frontier in civil rights. We believe education is the key to building an inclusive society and ensuring that all students are given an equal opportunity. The Inclusive Education Project Podcast, hosted by Special Education and Civil Rights attorneys, Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, offers a fresh, smart perspective on what it takes to truly make our educational systems and communities inclusive. Tune in each week as Amanda and Vickie share insight on topics ranging from education reform to advocating for equal rights for all students, and participating in modern activism. This show will also offer...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 19:25
As the school year is off and running, we get the sense that everyone feels the pressure of juggling many moving parts. Our executive functioning skills are being put to the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 30:01
With the start of a new school year, everyone involved in education feels a varying degree of anxiety and uncertainty. Today’s topic, the influence of AI in education, is…
Sep 1, 2026 · 25:54
The school year is in full swing for most of the country. We want to remind you about your required 30-day transition IEP meeting if your child has transitioned to a new school…
Aug 18, 2026 · 32:47
We spent much of the last school year discussing the changes in education and the uncertainty surrounding the federal Department of Education. Beyond the policy debates and…
Aug 4, 2026 · 9:14
Welcome back, everyone! It’s back-to-school season across the country, and we are cautiously optimistic about this upcoming year. The sky has not fallen, and there is still work…
Jun 23, 2026 · 14:39
We are officially here at the last episode before we take a summer break. We will return with new episodes in August. This last school year was one in which we felt the negative…
Jun 9, 2026 · 20:32
Transition IEP meetings are essential when your child transitions from elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, and high school to college/vocational school. If…
May 26, 2026 · 25:27
Crazy time is here! Schools across the country have a LOT happening in these final days of the school year. For parents, there is a sense of relief, along with the panic of…
May 12, 2026 · 30:20
Welcome to the final weeks of the school year. Across the country, school districts are winding down to summer break from now through mid-June. It is a busy time for everyone…
Apr 28, 2026 · 23:12
What is an IEP? What does it mean for your child? How do IEPs and IEP meetings differ across school districts? What is my recourse if the teacher who relates best to my child is…
Apr 14, 2026 · 27:22
As the school year winds down, this is a critical window for families and educators. If there’s anything you’ve been meaning to put in motion before summer, now is the time to…
Mar 31, 2026 · 23:03
We are back with the second part of our conversation with Dr. Dennis. Our previous episode covered the escalating attendance crisis and how we can address it with new evaluations…
Mar 17, 2026 · 31:48
Whether you’re ready for Spring Break or still have a few weeks until Spring Break, the reality is that there isn’t much of the school year left. There are many assessments and…
Mar 3, 2026 · 22:49
It’s already March, and we are quickly approaching Spring Break season when different school districts have those breaks scattered over the next 4-6 weeks. Seeing a flare-up in…
Feb 17, 2026 · 19:12
We are entering the crazy season when Spring Breaks will be happening all over the country during March and April. This is a friendly reminder to be proactive in scheduling any…
Feb 3, 2026 · 32:07
In our final episode of 2025, we spoke with Dr. Doug Bolton about innovative solutions for students experiencing dysregulation. We received a lot of feedback on that episode and…
Jan 20, 2026 · 29:59
2026 has already had an interesting start, with numerous changes to education, particularly here in California. We urge you to check with your state representatives to see what’s…
Jan 6, 2026 · 29:02
Happy New Year! We can’t believe it’s already 2026. We made it through the holidays, which can be a particularly challenging time for many students. Our last episode of 2025…
Nov 25, 2025 · 31:02
This episode will be the final one of 2025, as we take a break from the podcast over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Before we introduce today’s topic and guest, we want…
Nov 11, 2025 · 26:03
With so many school holidays fast approaching, there are many kids who need interventions right now, and their parents are panicking. Furthermore, the effects of the government…
Oct 28, 2025 · 21:47
Today’s topic is one that not many people are talking about, but it’s a big problem in our country. We are discussing the deficit in our children’s education about civics,…
Oct 14, 2025 · 18:55
Typically, October is a busy month for us as we are already a couple of months into the new school year; reality has set in, and winter/holiday breaks are fast approaching.…
Sep 30, 2025 · 23:38
We’ve become accustomed to the normal back-to-school craziness this time of year, but this year seems more chaotic than usual! Numerous lawsuits are being filed to challenge the…
Sep 16, 2025 · 20:02
Here we are, on the front lines of the fight for inclusive education. Now, a month or so into the new school year, we are already in the thick of the fight, and we are seeing…
Sep 2, 2025 · 26:50
Our goal is always to keep people informed about what’s going on in today’s world that directly affects the education of our students. It is essential to consider the communities…
Aug 19, 2025 · 29:40
We are in the middle of the start of another school year across the country, whether your students have already returned or have a later start date. One of the most important…
Aug 5, 2025 · 21:51
Welcome back to the podcast as we kick off a new school year! We are excited, as always, to jump into some very important topics in the coming weeks. First up is our amazing…
Jun 24, 2025 · 41:33
This is our last episode before our much-needed summer break. Taking this break helps us to refocus and prepare for a new school year. We recently made another appearance on the…
Jun 10, 2025 · 23:33
The landscape of American education has undergone significant changes over the past few months, particularly in the realm of special education. Our diligence in staying informed…
May 27, 2025 · 29:44
Today’s episode brings back Tracy Baynes to share her best tips and advice for getting your student involved in their education earlier rather than later. She gives practical…
May 13, 2025 · 23:50
We continue our journey to view the education of our children holistically as we strive to develop them into productive and inclusive members of society. Tracy Baynes joins us to…
Apr 29, 2025 · 21:09
Today’s conversation covers the impact of recent executive orders on DEI, the historical context of the civil rights movements, and the importance of local community efforts. Our…
Apr 15, 2025 · 19:37
Today’s episode features a fascinating conversation about strategies to support students and schools during unknowns and big transitions in education in the US. We welcome Robert…
Apr 1, 2025 · 24:42
Many parents of kids with disabilities share the same fear of what will happen to their child in adulthood and when they are no longer here to care for and advocate for them.…
Mar 18, 2025 · 16:10
We love to offer solutions along with our discussions of the current problems in education today. Today’s fresh perspective comes from Dr. Emily Affolter, the director of the…
Mar 5, 2025 · 22:45
One of the benefits of hosting a podcast in our field of civil rights and special education is that we can do quick follow-ups to incidents as they happen. If you follow us on…
Feb 18, 2025 · 22:47
We are still in the early months of 2025, and there is a LOT happening in the state of California and across the country. There are many important conversations we need to have,…
Feb 4, 2025 · 23:13
There is SO much going on in our country right now, and we are faced with many unknowns about what’s coming next. We don't want to be part of the “noise,” but we want to give you…
Jan 21, 2025 · 23:32
Teachers are our “boots on the ground” partners for all we want to accomplish in education. There are real mental health challenges all around us, and teachers need our support…
Jan 7, 2025 · 22:41
Executive functioning is more than a catchy buzzword phrase in the world of education. What does it mean, how can we understand it better, and how can we do a better job of…
Nov 19, 2024 · 25:59
Grassroots efforts usually work to bring about change. Unfortunately, our political leaders don’t look closely at education, disability rights, and reform in the same way we…
Nov 5, 2024 · 16:43
Believe it or not, October is over. It was a busy month for IEP meetings, and the holiday rush is about to begin. In today’s episode, we want to give helpful insights about…
Oct 22, 2024 · 17:10
Today’s episode includes a look into the controversial Project 2025 plan, a 900-page roadmap created by far-right think tanks, like The Heritage Foundation. With the elections…
Oct 8, 2024 · 23:26
In today’s episode, Vickie and Amanda discuss the evolving landscape of college admissions with Emily Chase Coleman, CEO of HAI Analytics. They explore the impact of the COVID-19…
Oct 1, 2024 · 16:18
Today’s episode focuses on a Supreme Court case in favor of eliminating affirmative action, which has huge implications in the world of education. In reality, what the Supreme…
Sep 24, 2024 · 26:04
Today’s focus is on accommodating children in the general education classroom to provide a truly inclusive environment. It’s vital for all of us involved in education to…
Sep 17, 2024 · 24:11
Teaching Inclusion, Acceptance, and Responsibility Through Character Development with Kristin Woodward-Vaassen and Icle Freeland Character education can happen in many forms.…
Sep 10, 2024 · 29:40
Most of the country is off and running into another school year, and it’s a great time to reflect on where we can improve and how we can be more knowledgeable in supporting…
Sep 3, 2024 · 50:15
Today’s episode is a replay of our session at the BOOST Conference from a few months ago. It relates specifically to next week’s conversation, which is the reason we want to air…
Aug 27, 2024 · 19:38
Last week’s episode was about central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and its impacts on a student’s ability to learn. For this episode, we are excited to welcome Dr.…
Aug 20, 2024 · 22:16
Today’s show expands on our previous episode with Dr. Connie McReynolds in which we discussed central auditory processing deficits in kids with autism or ADHD. Even though many…
Aug 13, 2024 · 23:44
It’s the beginning of another school year, and we are coming to you with many informative episodes to prepare and support you in whatever challenges this new school year may…
Aug 6, 2024 · 30:47
Welcome! Today’s episode takes a big-picture view of what’s going on in education with our taxpayer dollars and how we can educate more parents about their general rights in…
Jul 30, 2024 · 24:27
We are joined today by a special guest, Michael Hingson, host of the Unstoppable Mindset podcast . We have shared a lot of time on each other’s podcasts and learned a lot from…
Jul 23, 2024 · 37:10
We're happy to bring you some of our listener favorites during the next few weeks. These episodes are sure to pique your interest by featuring topics important to each of us…
Jul 16, 2024 · 34:04
We're happy to bring you some of our listener favorites during the next few weeks. These episodes are sure to pique your interest by featuring topics important to each of us…
Jul 9, 2024 · 20:24
We are taking a summer break for July to soak up a little summer fun with our families, so we are replaying some of our most popular episodes that are packed with information and…
Jul 2, 2024 · 27:19
We promised you a Part 2 with Michael Hingson—and here it is! We don’t always get the opportunity to follow up a guest interview with a second part, and that’s why we are…
Jun 25, 2024 · 30:59
Today’s episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Santanna Ficken, a mental health practitioner who proudly identifies as a disabled, autistic/ADHDer with multiple…
Jun 18, 2024 · 25:07
Today’s episode is Part 1 of our conversation with Santanna Ficken, a mental health practitioner who proudly identifies as a disabled, autistic/ADHDer with multiple…
Jun 11, 2024 · 26:13
June is here! That means many school districts are on summer break, and many more are in the last week or so of the school year. Wherever June finds you, we are glad you’re with…
Jun 4, 2024 · 24:29
We are honored to visit again with Dr. Alexander Tan to discuss the integrity of evaluations and assessments of English-language learners. This topic aligns perfectly with our…
May 28, 2024 · 19:54
It’s a busy, busy time of year as schools are finishing up! We wanted to get this episode in before the end of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our guest today helps…
May 21, 2024 · 33:33
We recently had the chance to speak at the BOOST Conference about our podcast, the IEP system, and special education in general. The BOOST Conference is an annual event to…
May 14, 2024 · 36:38
We are pivoting from our normal education-centric topics today to take a broader view of the financial side of raising a child with a disability. We want to make sure that…
May 7, 2024 · 23:56
We are joined today by a special guest, Michael Hingson, host of the Unstoppable Mindset podcast . We have shared a lot of time on each other’s podcasts and learned a lot from…
Apr 30, 2024 · 25:23
It’s a very busy time of year for everyone involved in IEP meetings, for sure! In today’s episode, we are discussing IEP meetings and the roles of compassionate educators who…
Apr 23, 2024 · 25:11
Today’s episode is Part 2 to our recent solo episode about English language learners. We are focusing on the bigger picture of language as only one part of a child’s entire…
Apr 16, 2024 · 20:38
Are you paying attention to the calendar? As we find ourselves in the last few weeks of the school year, this is your friendly reminder to act fast for the annual transition IEP…
Apr 9, 2024 · 18:55
Today's show is a replay of a very popular and informative episode that we hope you'll enjoy. Today’s topic has popped up recently in some of our cases, and it’s an important one…
Apr 2, 2024 · 40:31
Welcome to a very special episode! Karen Odell-Barber with Neurologics was a recent guest on our show, so we returned the favor by appearing on her podcast, Tackling Brain Health…
Mar 26, 2024 · 30:02
We are in the season of Spring Break and Easter, which means transition IEP meetings should be happening. If you have procrastinated, it’s not too late! If your child is…
Mar 19, 2024 · 26:43
We are learning more and more all the time about how our brains function and what it means to be neurodiverse. In this episode, we explore cutting-edge technologies in the field…
Mar 12, 2024 · 18:55
Today’s topic has popped up recently in some of our cases, and it’s an important one to cover because it is under-supported and often overlooked in the IEP world. We are…
Mar 5, 2024 · 26:42
On our very first episode of 2024, we were joined by Dan Jordan to discuss the transition to college and accommodations for students with IEPs and 504 Plans. Dan joins us for…
Feb 27, 2024 · 22:29
Today’s topic is interesting and timely as California joins 22 other states in requiring public schools to teach cursive writing. This has been a hotly debated issue, and today’s…
Feb 20, 2024 · 12:33
In this episode, we delve into the details of a landmark settlement in California, where a $2 billion fund has been allocated to address the learning loss experienced by students…
Feb 13, 2024 · 36:59
We are excited to celebrate this 300th episode! It’s been a long time coming! What a great time it is to reflect back on the start of this podcast and why we wanted to have this…
Jan 30, 2024 · 53:24
Today’s episode is a replay of Lynzy Coughlin’s podcast, Motherhood Meets Medicine, where Vickie recently appeared as a recent guest. She provided a lot of helpful information…
Jan 23, 2024 · 24:03
Here we are, well into January and the second half of the school year. As we often do, we like to remind you not to let deadlines pass concerning transitions, charter school…
Jan 16, 2024 · 19:16
The New Year is always a great time for a fresh start, especially as we get back into the swing of the school year after the holiday break. It’s a time to set intentions and make…
Jan 9, 2024 · 20:26
There are so many misconceptions about special education that we hear frequently. In today’s show, we address those, along with understanding how behavioral tools are used in the…
Jan 2, 2024 · 25:36
Happy New Year! Whether your kiddos are already back to school or they have a few more days of Christmas Break, we all need to get ready for the second half of the school year.…
Dec 26, 2023 · 20:33
During our winter break during the month of December, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school year. Our series on…
Dec 19, 2023 · 20:25
During our winter break during the month of December, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school year. As a much-needed…
Dec 12, 2023 · 23:58
During our winter break during the month of December, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school year. We are in a new…
Dec 5, 2023 · 23:26
During our winter break during the month of December, we are featuring a few of our most popular episodes that you might have missed during the busy school year. Today’s encore…
Nov 28, 2023 · 22:28
If you have an older student, you might already be thinking about post-high school transitions, so we are excited to dive into the topic of programs for students outside the…
Nov 21, 2023 · 26:26
Wherever you are listening from, your area of the country is probably in full back-to-school mode. We love to bring you helpful information to ensure that your school year is off…
Nov 14, 2023 · 20:06
We see many clients in the transitional time of life after finishing high school and wondering what comes next. Today’s show focuses on a wonderful program that meets specific…
Nov 7, 2023 · 18:35
You have heard us often discuss the shortcomings of standardized assessments in accurately determining the best ways to meet a child’s needs in the classroom. Standardized…
Oct 31, 2023 · 23:39
Here we are at the end of October already! If you haven’t met with your IEP teams, we remind you to schedule those meetings and do a check-in, even if it’s not quite time for…
Oct 26, 2023 · 28:34
As we find ourselves here at the end of October, we are in the thick of the first semester. The holidays will be here before you know it, so this is your friendly reminder to…
Oct 24, 2023 · 11:45
Today’s episode finishes out this brief series on the four low incidences eligibility categories. We covered blindness, deafness, hearing impairment, and now, visual impairment.…
Oct 17, 2023 · 11:17
In this series about the four low-incidence eligibility categories, we are giving examples of different accommodation services we have advocated for in serving students. Next up…
Oct 10, 2023 · 12:29
As we continue with our series on the eligibility categories of the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), we present another brief episode on the second of the four…
Oct 3, 2023 · 10:47
We are returning to our series on the eligibility categories with four brief episodes on the categories that can be summarized within the law as “low incidence disabilities.”…
Sep 26, 2023 · 29:10
It’s the perfect time to give parents tips and best practices in navigating IEP meetings and working in collaboration with your school team. THE most important aspect of that…
Sep 19, 2023 · 19:56
We are excited to follow up Episode 274 (Understanding the Enigma: Autism in Girls) with a Part 2 discussion with Melody Abbene. There are so many nuances of autism that we can…
Sep 12, 2023 · 19:20
Here in mid-September, we are well into a new school year around the country. This is your friendly reminder to get ahead of any developing issues and schedule those IEP meetings…
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