Category Archives: Inclusion Strategies

Co-Teaching Do’s, Don’ts, & Do Betters

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Toby Karten

Together general and special educators, administrators, and related staff support each other and  their students to create shared learning environments.This includes setting up co-teaching norms and expectations for planning, instructing, observing, assessing, documenting, and reflecting. Learners then receive, not only access to … Continue reading →

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“I’m Just a Teacher”

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Toby Karten

As an inclusion coach and consultant, upon a principal’s request, I arrived at a New Jersey school site last week to deliver a professional development session on the topic of co-teaching strategies. As a special educator, I arrived armed with … Continue reading →

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Unable and Unwilling is Unacceptable!

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Toby Karten

Communications from parents of students with Down syndrome (DS) prompted this blog post.  Students with a label of DS possess different ages, genders, academic, social, and communicative levels, as well as varied likes and dislikes; hence each student is unique.  We cannot allow the common … Continue reading →

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Developing Effective Learners

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Toby Karten

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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A Sage & Inclusive Video

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Toby Karten

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

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Toby Karten

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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Inclusive Education on Pinterest

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Toby Karten

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The Common Core:Strategies to Succeed

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Toby Karten

I recently received this communication about an August 1st workshop on the Common Core State Standards in inclusive classrooms: Hi Toby!
 I just wanted to thank you so very much for the workshop this morning sponsored by Boslands. I have … Continue reading →

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Inclusion Principles

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Toby Karten

Thanks for the Facebook likes for Inclusion Education Services. GE & SE teachers, paraprofessionals, related staff, and families are invited to begin their year with these 18 inclusive principles. Collaborate with students, families, co-teachers, administrators, and assistants to figure out … Continue reading →

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