Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education

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Partner with us to transform education for each and every learner. Listen to our podcast, Think Inclusive, to learn more about inclusive practices. mcie.org

Image of Ryan and his dog Lovey Think Inclusive logo Text: Fighting to Stop Fighting: What Keeps Advocates Like Ryan Honick Going?
Quote graphic with a dark gradient background. White text reads: "It's not perfect anywhere. And that shouldn't be getting in the way of us trying to do better for kids in inclusive settings." Attribution reads: Cathi Davis, Principal of Ruby Bridges Elementary School. The Think Inclusive logo appears at the bottom center.
Graphic quote: Once you dive into this work, there's really no going back. With Think Inclusive logo
Tim and members of the Terps Exceed team looking at the camera smiling, standing on a college campus.
Graphic quote: Keep going. The people listening have so much training, wisdom, and experience—so much more than the people trying to push back on these practices. Think Inclusive logo
Graphic quote But when you find people who have that creativity and willingness to take a risk or a chance and say, “What if? What if we try this? What if we try that?”—that’s when the magic happens. Lisa Quinn
Promotional graphic for the Supporting Innovative Practices 5th Annual Virtual Conference. Headshots of Carolyn Teigland and Tim Villegas from the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education. Text reads "We're Presenting! Belonging by Design: A District Systems-Change Case Study. May 8th, 10:30 a.m. PST." Includes a QR code to register at bit.ly/sipcon2026 and the hashtag #SIPCON2026.
Quote graphic with white text on a dark gradient background. The quote reads: "What brings me hope right now is this belief that there is enough humanity left to save where we are as a society—the belief in people. I still have people around me who are humble, gracious, kind, who want to see everyone viewed through a human lens and want all people to be well and thriving." Attribution below reads: Margo Gross, Educator, Author, and Speaker. The Think Inclusive logo appears at the bottom.
Quote graphic with MCIE logo and text: Disabled people should have their voices heard and we should be able to tell our own stories. Samuel Habib College student, Filmmaker, and Disability Rights Advocate
Graphic with quote: We need to rebuild our culture to recognize each other, where everybody belongs. No exceptions. Everybody belongs. Jack Pearpoint Co‑creator of MAPS, PATH, and Circle of Friends With Think Inclusive logo
Graphic quote with MCIE logo and text: Inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Colleen McCoy-Cejka Co-founder of Inclusion Solutions
Images of teachers working with each other during professional development and text: When Schools Commit to Co-Teaching and Planning. Inside W-L High School's Inclusive Practices Journey.
Teal graphic with images of educators from District 109 in Deerfield, IL working together holding pieces of paper. Colorful icon around image. Text: An Approach to Inclusive Instructional Planning
Quote graphic with MCIE logo and text: UDL is about building learner agency. Helping students understand how they learn, their goals, their preferences. UDL is incredibly rigorous because it requires thinking about representation, engagement, bias, identity, collaboration, and belonging all at once. Megan Ohlssen Executive Director, Anti-AbleistED
Praise for Tim's inclusive work and commitment to equity — Dr. Priya Lalvani, Professor of Disability Studies. Text reads: Thank you for thinking inclusive, being inclusive, and fighting the good fight! Tim—you rock! It was a pleasure chatting with you on the podcast; your insights are spot on, and your commitment to inclusivity and equity is so needed!
podcast covert art: beyond welcome: what real belonging looks like in schools with Megan Ohlssen
Image Quote: "I have been fortunate enough to be on two episodes and always looks forward to chatting with Tim. It feels like we are long-lost friends reunited over social justice! It always feels good to be reminded that we are not doing this work alone." - Dr. Shelley Moore, inclusive education researcher, teacher, consultant, and storyteller
Quote image: "It's just an example of the power that educators have to fundamentally alter a child's life trajectory. Not just their educational journey, but their life trajectory, whether or not they will be able to leave high school and be a contributing member of society."