About the Guest(s): Allie Tasche is an advocate and leader in the field of inclusive education. With over a decade of experience that includes six years as a classroom educator followed by various coaching and administrative leadership roles, Alli has specialized in systems-level practices for educational equity. Her background includes working in summer camps, group homes, classrooms, and school districts, all with a focus on disability justice and inclusion. Allie has also served as a board member of her local Autism Society, Greater Wisconsin, and currently plays a crucial role within the national team of the Autism Society as the leader of national programs for an affiliate network.

Episode Summary: This episode of the Think Inclusive podcast features a fascinating conversation with Allie Tasche, an impassioned advocate for inclusive education and a key player at the Autism Society. The episode delves into Allie’s personal journey, the significance of inclusion in education, and the Autism Society’s effort to empower communities. Tim Villegas, the host, and Allie discuss her formative experiences and dedication to creating an inclusive environment, stemming from her family background and firsthand encounters with disability service fields. Allie highlights key insights on the Autism Society’s initiatives and strategies for promoting acceptance over awareness.

Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/IVFhGZyI4mI53yBCPUyR74pLyNA

Key Takeaways:

• Inclusive education is deeply personal and vital for Allie Tasche, inspired by her family’s history and experiences that sparked a commitment to disability justice.
• The Autism Society has progressed from an old brand that no longer represented its values to a new interconnected threads logo symbolizing the autism community’s diversity and strength.
• Inclusive practices in schools are crucial for building a foundation for a more inclusive society across various community settings.
• Educators play an essential role in modeling and implementing inclusive practices beyond the classroom environment, influencing other sectors of the community.
• The Autism Society’s National Programs team, led by Allie, is dedicated to filling community gaps by highlighting intersectionality and creating connections through programs, resources, and services.

Resources:

• The Autism Society: https://autismsociety.org/
• Eric Carter’s Ten Dimensions of Belonging: https://promotingprogress.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/Fostering_Belonging_Handout.pdf
• Shelly Moore’s Five P’s: https://youtu.be/u7FWSMekshc
• Paul Gorski’s Fix Injustice Not Kids Principle: https://www.ascd.org/books/fix-injustice-not-kids

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Tim Villegas shares his experiences with inclusive education and the obstacles he faced while attempting to implement it in non-inclusive school systems. He shares the story of Damian, a student with multiple disabilities who was included with the assistance of a paraprofessional. However, Tim realizes that this approach was not true inclusion and failed to address the systemic issues that resulted in segregation in the first place. Tim has a conversation with a former colleague about the impact one teacher can have on changing a system from within. He also discusses the progress and challenges faced by Sevi, Harper, and Natalia, three students with disabilities whose families have been advocating for inclusive education. Finally, Tim concludes with some hopeful discussions with future educators and the real question everyone should be asking themselves.

This is part five of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners.

Transcript:https://otter.ai/u/JM-lQu_nfi6qoaJ3BAQkvvoH2rc

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Ever wonder who brokered some of the most famous and historic negotiations of our lifetime? In this episode, we feature the trailer for The Negotiators,

Each episode of TPP features a trailer and then some analysis of that trailer. In this installment, hear from host Tim Villegas about his thoughts on this trailer. Then, Arielle Nissenblatt pops in with her analysis.

Here’s what our select trailer’s show is about about:

The Negotiators brings you stories from people resolving some of the world’s most dramatic conflicts. It is a production of Doha Debates and Foreign Policy, and is hosted by Jenn Williams.

About TPP:
Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast is hosted by Tim Villegas and Arielle Nissenblatt. We share trailers for podcasts of shows that have been long-running, never made it out of pre-production, were made just for fun, or anything in between. Our goal is to help creators make better short-form audio and to help listeners find their next favorite listen.

Links:

• The Negotiators

• Transcript

Season 2 of TPP is sponsored by:

• Ausha

• Fanlist

From TPP:

• Our website

• Our instagram

• Email us: hello@trailerparkpod.com

• Connect with Arielle 

• Connect with Tim 

• Leave us a rating/review on Apple 

Credits:

• Written and produced by Tim Villegas and Arielle Nissenblatt

• Edited by Arielle Nissenblatt

• Mixed and mastered by Tim Villegas

• Cover art by Caio Slikta

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