More Inclusion Strategies That Work!

Toby J. Karten is an experienced educator who has been immersed in the field of special education for her entire career. As an accomplished author and researcher, she has presented successful staff development to local, national, and international audiences. Toby is affiliated with Drew and Monmouth University and is an adjunct professor and graduate instructor at the Regional Training Center, which is affiliated with Gratz College and The College of New Jersey. Being involved in the field of special education for the past three decades has afforded Ms. Karten an opportunity to help many children and adults from elementary through graduate levels around the world. She has been a resource teacher, staff developer, adult educator, and inclusion coach and consultant in New York and New Jersey schools and in many districts nationally and globally. In addition to her roles as an inclusion coach, student and family advocate, professional developer, mentor and resource teacher, Toby designed graduate courses titled From Challenge to Success; LD, ADHD, and the Spectrum and Skills and Strategies for Inclusion and disABILITY Awareness.  She has trained instructors in three states to teach her courses. In addition, she has designed online courses for NaMaYa titled Collaborative Practices for Inclusive Classrooms and Interventions for Students with Dyslexia and Other Reading Differences. She has been recognized by both the Council for Exceptional Children and the New Jersey Department of Education as an exemplary educator, receiving two Teacher of the Year awards. She earned an undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College, a master of science in special education from the College of Staten Island, a supervisory degree from Georgian Court University, and an honorary doctorate from Gratz College. Toby has authored several books and resources about inclusion practices and the CCSS, which are currently used for instruction on many college and university campuses and schools throughout the world.Ms. Karten is married, has a son, and a few dogs. She enjoys teaching, reading, writing, artwork, and most of all, learning.  Toby believes that inclusion does not begin and end in the classroom, but is a philosophy that continues throughout life. Hence, inclusion is not only research-based, but life-based as well!

"Content-rich, chock full of examples. Like Karten′s Inclusion Strategies That Work!, this book contains a wealth of examples and ideas to spark teacher creativity."

• PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPart I. Fundamentals of Honoring Potentials and Strengths of Students and Teachers1. Concentrating on Students′ Strengths and Curriculum Standards2. Understanding Assessments and Curriculum Standards3. How Students Learn: Brain Basics4. How Teachers Teach: Good Practices for AllPart II. Standards-Based Inclusion Strategies That Work5. Standards-Based Reading Objectives6. Standards-Based Writing, Listening, and Speaking Objectives7. Standards-Based Math Objectives8. Standards-Based Science and Technology Objectives9. Standards-Based Social Studies Objectives10. Standards-Based Art, Dance, Theater, and Music Objectives11. Standards-Based Health/Physical Education Objectives12. Standards-Based Career Education and Life Skills Objectives13. Standards-Based Social/Behavioral/Emotional ObjectivesPart III. Application of Strengths and Standards to Inclusive Environments14. Standards-Based Interdisciplinary/Cross-Curricular Lessons15. Attaining Inclusion16. Rewards for All!ReferencesIndex