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Ep. 73 When “They Need a Small Group” Is Code for Exclusion

From The Inclusion Podcast · Hosted by Julie Causton & Kristie Pretti-Frontczak

2026-07-14·1203

Episode summary

In this episode of The Inclusion Podcast: When a student is struggling, “they need a small group” can sound like the right solution, but too often, it’s code for removal and exclusion. In this episode, Julie and Kristie unpack the common trap of equating support with separation and show how small group instruction can, and should, happen within general education.

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When a student is struggling, “they need a small group” can sound like the right solution, but too often, it’s code for removal and exclusion. In this episode, Julie and Kristie unpack the common trap of equating support with separation and show how small group instruction can, and should, happen within general education. You’ll learn how to shift…