Скачать или смотреть Episode 224: Review of the January 2025 USDOE Inclusion Guidance Document

Welcome back to the Collaborative IEP podcast! I’m Ashley Barlow, your host, and today’s special episode is all about building and sustaining inclusive educational practices. We dive into the 52-page joint policy guidance from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitated Services (OSERS) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. This comprehensive document highlights where inclusive practices fit into the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. We explore key concepts, practical strategies for schools to adopt, and the importance of policy documents in advocacy. Through quotes, historical context, and breakdowns of the laws, I aim to make this guidance accessible and actionable for you. Don't miss this episode, and be sure to save and print the document for future reference!

00:56 Understanding Key Laws: IDEA and ESEA
02:37 Document Breakdown and Practical Tips
03:27 The Importance of Policy Documents
04:13 Roadmap and Themes
05:26 Diving into the Introduction
10:03 ESEA and Inclusive Education
11:16 Title I: Systems and Funding
16:53 Title I: Teaching and Learning
21:01 School Wide Programs and Inclusion
31:19 Using IDEA for Inclusion
40:29 Collaboration and Professional Development
42:37 School Climate and LRE
48:29 Conclusion and Next Steps

Resources
Building and Sustaining Inclusive Educational Practices: https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/Inclu...