Every Child Can Fly: Including Children of All Abilities

09/10/2025 38 min Temporada 1 Episodio 21
Every Child Can Fly: Including Children of All Abilities

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Episode Synopsis

In this inspiring conversation, author and educator Jani Kozlowski shares her personal and professional journey toward creating more inclusive early learning environments. Drawing from her own experience as a person with a disability—and as the parent of a child with a disability—Jani helps educators and families see that inclusion is not a place, but a culture of belonging. She offers practical advice for educators who want to welcome every child, explains the importance of people-first language, and highlights how high expectations paired with support help all children grow and thrive. Listeners will walk away with a renewed sense of confidence and compassion for creating classrooms where every child can fly. Key Topics: Jani’s personal story and how it shaped her work in early childhood inclusion Why inclusion is a culture of belonging, not just a setting People-first language and how words shape perceptions How teachers and families can partner to support each child’s success The benefits of inclusive classrooms for all children Balancing high expectations with appropriate support How educators can start building inclusive practices today Featured Guest: Jani Kozlowski, MEd Author of Every Child Can Fly: An Early Childhood Educator’s Guide to Inclusion and Empowering Your Child to Fly: A Parent’s Guide to Inclusion (Gryphon House Books)

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