A Holistic Look at Inclusion with Diane Ryndak [IEP 185]

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are all dealing with the regression that some of our students have experienced through these COVID-affected times. We went from having a hope of real innovation of inclusive education to a focus on mere survival. Today’s guest shares insights into the evidence-based need for inclusion, practical steps to bring inclusion, and the barriers that still remain in school systems. Join us to learn more!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Diane Ryndak is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in the Department of Specialized Education Services in relation to students with significant disabilities. She works in teacher training for undergraduates and doctoral students, and she works closely with school districts to bring systemic reform for improved student outcomes.</span></p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Diane was led at an early age into advocating for marginalized students</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Diane works in teacher training and affecting state policies regarding inclusive educational services for students with disabilities</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why most school districts as a whole are resistant to inclusive education</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How segregated education has been established as the acceptable way to do things because of the support and attention that special needs students receive</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What the research shows about the level of engagement and instruction that students in inclusive classrooms receive from teachers AND peers</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How problems with inclusion occur when kids with IEPs transition from early childhood to kindergarten (95% of them will NEVER get back in general education classes once they are segregated!)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why the focus should be on preventing kids with disabi