In this episode of the Catholic School Leaders Podcast, host John Mihalyo interviews Dr. Dana Coyle, a renowned educational expert with over 30 years of experience. Coyle discusses the importance and benefits of inclusivity in Catholic schools for students with learning differences. She shares her own experiences while elaborating various key steps in the process such as conducting comprehensive assessments, implementing professional development for teachers, constructing inclusive school environments, establishing support teams and fostering parent involvement. Coyle emphasizes that while introducing an inclusive system may require budgetary considerations, the positive impact it would have on all students and the cohesion it can bring to the Catholic school community makes it a fruitful endeavor.

02:10 Dr. Coyle's Journey in Education

03:01 The Need for Inclusion in Catholic Schools

05:23 Addressing Misconceptions about Inclusive Education

09:38 Steps to Implement Inclusive Education

17:28 Addressing Resource Allocation for Inclusive Education

20:36 The Process for Identifying Learning Differences