Facilitator's Guide to 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!

• About the AuthorIntroductionPrefaceChapter-by-Chapter Study Guide: Facilitator′s Guide to More Inclusion Strategies That Work! Aligning Student Strengths With Standards by Toby J. KartenPart I. Fundamentals of Honoring Potentials and Strengths of Students and TeachersChapter 1. Concentrating on Students′ Strengths and Curriculum StandardsChapter 2. Understanding Assessments and Curriculum StandardsChapter 3. How Students Learn: Brain BasicsChapter 4. How Teachers Teach: Good Practices for AllPart II. Standards-Based Inclusion Strategies That WorkChapter 5. Standards-Based Reading ObjectivesChapter 6. Standards-Based Writing, Listening, and Speaking ObjectivesChapter 7. Standards-Based Math ObjectivesChapter 8. Standards-Based Science and Technology ObjectivesChapter 9. Standards-Based Social Studies ObjectivesChapter 10. Standards-Based Art, Dance, Theater, and Music ObjectivesChapter 11. Standards-Based Health/Physical Education ObjectivesChapter 12. Standards-Based Career Education and Life Skills ObjectivesChapter 13. Standards-Based Social/Behavioral/Emotional ObjectivesPart III. Application of Strengths and Standards to Inclusive EnvironmentsChapter 14. Standards-Based Interdisciplinary/Cross-Curricular LessonsChapter 15. Attaining InclusionChapter 16. Rewards for AllHandoutsHandout 1. A–Z Inclusive Assessment RubricHandout 2. Smart ChartHandout 3. Looking Back to Move AheadHandout 4. Strategies People SearchHandout 5. Problem Solving: Inclusive StrategiesHandout 6. The Goal of Special EducationHandout 7. Science Levels and Accommodations for All Students PlannerHandout 8. Lesson PlanHandout 9. I Can Do This, Too!Handout 10. Neighborhood Connections and ObjectivesHandout 11. Working BackwardHandout 12. How Much Do You Remember?Handout 13. Roundtable DiscussionOverheadsOverhead 1. Connecting to InclusionOverhead 2. Compass RoseOverhead 3. Interdisciplinary ApproachSample Workshop AgendasHalf-Day Workshop AgendaOne-Day Workshop AgendaTwo-Day Workshop AgendaWorkshop Evaluation Form