Category Archives: Professional Development

Defining ABILITY in the 24-25 year!

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Toby Karten

Perceptions matter as WE learn and grow In the field of education, August and September are months that offer anticipation, excitement, and often anxiety as the new school calendar year begins. Teachers look ahead to the quarters, trimesters, months, weeks, … 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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#Texas Strong

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Toby Karten

My heart and prayers are sent to our Texas colleagues as they begin their school year. As an inclusion consultant in Victoria, Bloomington, Edna, and Corpus Christi, I have personally witnessed the steadfastness, compassion, resourcefulness, and intelligence of my Texas … 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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Karten Inclusion Pinterest Posts

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Toby Karten

Just a few of my favorite ways to let inclusion live, be well, and prosper!:-) http://pinterest.com/tkarten/boards/

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Regional Training Center: Strategies for a Spectrum of Learners

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Toby Karten

I am excited to share that a new graduate course that helps educators advance the levels of their diverse learners is offered by Regional Training Center. You can register at the RTC site. https://www.thertc.net/classes.php?course=2945

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Toby Karten

The United States Government now has a project entitled RESPECT with the letters standing for:   Recognizing   Educational   Success   Professional   Excellence   and   Collaborative   Teaching   This project aims to transform the profession by … Continue reading →

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Dive into these CCSS resources!

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Toby Karten

IDEA Partnership’s Collaborative Work on Common Core State Standards  

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Universal Design for Learning

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Toby Karten

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a way for students with disabilities to access the knowledge and skills in classrooms. The UDL principles are based upon neuroscience with a belief that curriculum should be diversely presented by educators and expressed … Continue reading →

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Lessons to be Learned from CEC’s Yes I Can Ceremony!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Toby Karten

These Wordles depict the most popular comments from Council for Exceptional Children’s Yes I Can Ceremony on 4/13/12 in Denver. They offer visual insights on how these remarkable young individuals achieved such incredible feats. YES, YOU certainly CAN! Congratulations to … Continue reading →

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