Category Archives: Successes of Students with Disabilities

Celebrate Successes!

Celebrate Successes! It’s easy to complain, shake heads in disbelief, and be sad when presented with the unknown. Been there, done that! As I watch the daily news briefings and venture outside wearing a mask and Latex gloves to walk … Continue reading

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Unable and Unwilling is Unacceptable!

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

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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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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Inclusive Education on Pinterest

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The Common Core:Strategies to Succeed

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

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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Yes, I Can! DisABILITY Lessons by Toby Karten

Read-about-passionate-fearless-energetic-determined-and-enthusiastic-kids-who-spin-their-disABILITIES-into-successful-outcomes! YesICan! Inspirational Attitudes Prevail!  

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Strategies to Include Students: Individual Fingerprints with UDL

This video has an overview of how students’ unique fingerprints require educators to minimize the barriers and maximize the learning with flexible curriculum that offers more than access, but challenging work that fuels all students’ interests.  

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Dive into these CCSS resources!

IDEA Partnership’s Collaborative Work on Common Core State Standards  

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