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Informationen zum Autor Learn more about Toby Karten's PD offerings 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! Klappentext ((Teachers Catalog Copy, Set Description, C Copy))Meet the challenge of inclusion with these innovative, standards-based activities that help teachers accommodate learners' diverse abilities, enhance student performance, create an accepting classroom climate, and more.((Dealers Catalog Copy, Set Description, C Copy))Guaranteed to help all teachers meet the needs of diverse learners, these resources are packed with classroom-tested, adaptable activities; valuable inclusion tips; and much more. Zusammenfassung [To be used for imprint and IFC copy]Introducing Corwin Press Classroomùan innovative new imprint offering practical strategies for all grade levels. Derived from highly successful Corwin Press professional resources, Corwin Press Classroom books are full of research-based activities that make it easy for you to energize and improve learning for all your students! Inhaltsverzeichnis Connections to Standards Introduction Put It Into Practice 1. Reading 2. Writing 3. Math 4. Connecting Students to the Curriculum 5. Comprehension and Study Skills 6. Reflective Assessment, Testing, and Grading 7. Creating a Climate for Classroom Acceptance 8. Teacher-Fri...
