Author Archives: Toby Karten

Developing Effective Learners

Developing Effective Learners: RTI Strategies for Student Success Toby J. Karten Designs, minds, muscles, flowers, ideas, strength, countries, strategies, and plans develop. An artist learns to rework a sketch, a mind is strengthened with engaging instruction, a weak muscle is exercised, … Continue reading

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Vic’s Teacher-Then, Now & Forever

Toby Karten, Vic’s Teacher-Then, Now & Forever Being a student’s teacher has no finish line. It doesn’t start in the beginning of the school year in August or September and end at the close of the term in May or … Continue reading

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Navigating the Core Curriculum: RTI Strategies to Support Every Learner

Diminishing Barriers to Learning Sneakers, planes, rockets, and boats. Getting from place to place happens with a structured itinerary, whether one is on foot, in the air, in space, or on water. Education, like navigation embraces the planning, collaboration, and … Continue reading

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A Sage & Inclusive Video

I was honored to be interviewed by Sage Video to offer inclusive insights.  As a collective group of professionals, families, students, and communities, we need to propagate, catapult, and monitor the infusion and progression of the skills and knowledge for … Continue reading

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Learning & smiling is nonnegotiable:-)

Life is filled with many surprises as we continually blow out one more candle and, sometimes not by choice, a tire as well. One thing I have learned in almost 60 years of candles is that we can only control, … Continue reading

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Inclusion Strategies That Work-NEW EDITION!

I am beyond excited to share that ISTW will be released in January 2015 in its 3rd edition! The research-based interventions are connected to the CCSS.  In addition there are innumerable online downloadable interactive resources for planning, instruction, collaboration, and documentation.  As … Continue reading

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ELPH-Easy Look Up to Phone Home

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Common Core State Standards in Inclusive Classrooms

CCSS INCLUDE all!

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Special Education Marries General Education: Strategies for a Spectrum of Learners

Here’s info about an upcoming November graduate course through Regional Training Center and The College of New Jersey. Strategies for a Spectrum of Learners offers educators and related staff providers practical ways to reach and teach ALL learners with the … Continue reading

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Strategies for a Spectrum of Learners

Professional development opportunity to earn 3 graduate credits from The College of NJ with the Regional Training Center. All general and special educators and related staff are invited to attend. Affirm and expand your strategies! This link offers registration information.Toby … Continue reading

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