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Inclusive Curriculum, Co-Teaching, and High Expectations Beyond the Box with Kristen Hardy

Inclusive Curriculum, Co-Teaching, and High Expectations Beyond the Box with Kristen Hardy

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On Beyond the Box, host Dr. Ronald G. Taylor sits down with Kristen Hardy, Executive Director of Special Education / SELPA at Vallejo City Unified School District. With more than 20 years of experience, Kristen leads efforts to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities while ensuring special education remains aligned with the district's broader instructional vision.

In this conversation, Kristen discusses the post-pandemic shift in special education, the importance of exposing every student to high-quality core curriculum, and how thoughtful assessment creates individualized learning pathways. She also shares how Vallejo City Unified School District dramatically increased graduation rates for students with IEPs through co-teaching, curriculum alignment, and a renewed belief that all students can succeed with the right supports.

Key Moments

01:36 Post-pandemic challenges in special education

03:45 Connecting special education to core curriculum

06:20 Ensuring every student accesses grade-level instruction

08:21 Supporting students through inclusive classrooms

09:19 Master scheduling for twice-exceptional learners

12:22 Assessment as the foundation for student success

15:12 Building individualized learning roadmaps through IEPs

17:08 Increasing graduation rates through curriculum access

18:10 Expanding diploma pathways for students with disabilities

19:55 Co-teaching as a model for student success

21:15 Building strong teacher partnerships through co-planning

23:02 Raising expectations through inclusive instruction

Why You'll Love This Episode

This episode offers an inspiring look at how district leaders can transform special education by focusing on access instead of limitations. Kristen shares practical strategies for aligning curriculum, strengthening assessment practices, and ensuring every student has meaningful opportunities to engage with rigorous, grade-level learning.

You'll also hear how co-teaching, thoughtful accommodations, and collaborative planning can change outcomes for students, teachers, and families alike. It's a powerful conversation about creating inclusive systems where high expectations and individualized support work together.

Connect with Kristen Hardy | Executive Director of Special Education/SELPA
Vallejo City Unified School District
Website: https://www.vcusd.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hardy-98478051

Connect with Dr. Ronald G. Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ronald-taylor-59999981/

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About Beyond the Box
Beyond the Box is the podcast where district leaders share how they are customizing curriculum to better serve teachers and students, and how they are filling gaps in boxed programs to ensure alignment and consistency.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Beyond the Box for more conversations on curriculum, instruction, and equity-focused leadership.

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