Inclusion Strategies That Work!: Research-based Methods for the Classroom - Softcover

Karten, Toby J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9386062348 ISBN 13: 9789386062345

Publisher: Sage Pubns, 2017

Synopsis

The go-to book for including ALL learners in educational success!

               

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About the Author

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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!

 

Review

"Karten clarifies the context for inclusive education and offers a vast array of curricular and instructional strategies that support not only the learning and inclusion of students with disabilities, but the learning and inclusion of ALL students. This friendly and accessible book can be put into action immediately in any classroom." (Jacqueline Thousand, Professor 2009-09-10)

"This updated edition includes a comprehensive, easy-to-read overview of historical and current considerations in special education that lay the foundation for inclusive education. Drawing from her vast experience as a special educator, Karten shares a wealth of practical, research-based instructional and behavioral strategies that educators can implement in the classroom effectively. This how-to book is a must-have for all educators today!" (Lynn DeCapua, President, New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children 2009-09-10)

"Wow! What a great source of information for the new and experienced teacher. Karten has captured material and information that is useable and easy to understand." (Patrick Johnson, Professor 2009-09-15)

"With an added emphasis on the abilities of students with special needs, Karten continues to be a distinctive voice for the value, benefits, and logic of an inclusive philosophy and practice in the schools of the 21st century. Good teachers teach all students; excellent teachers teach all students well. Karten gives excellent teachers another tool to move all students to their highest achievement. Her chapter on social, emotional, and behavioral issues in the curriculum focuses added atention on critical areas most often overlooked." (Harold M. Tarriff, Director of Special Services 2009-09-15)

"I am convinced that every teacher should read this book, because then they would understand the concept of meeting the needs of all students. This book is an excellent resource to help any educator meet the needs of each individual student, regardless of the exceptionality, and to help each student achieve his or her full potential. Thank you, Toby, for your high expectations for all students and for providing a useful tool to use in obtaining high standards for our students." (Jamie Roden, Special Services Coordinator 2009-10-02)

Edition details

• Publisher: Sage Pubns
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9386062348
• ISBN 13: 9789386062345
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 448