"Ms. Karten brings a lifetime of experience and a common sense approach to teaching and working with students with disabilities in inclusive environments. Her book, Inclusion Strategies That Work!, places comprehensive strategies, resources and suggestions that are critical for success into the hands of all educators. "
"Through her expertise in professional development, Toby Karten has inspired tens of thousands of teachers around the world through her work. That inspiration is captured in this book! Meeting the needs of all students is crucial in every classroom and this book provides a framework for broadening the knowledge of all teachers to make that happen! "
"Ms. Karten brings a lifetime of experience and a common sense approach to teaching and working with students with disabilities in inclusive environments. Her book, Inclusion Strategies That Work!, places comprehensive strategies, resources and suggestions that are critical for success into the hands of all educators."--Kathy Graham, Special Education Specialist (10/6/2014 12:00:00 AM)
"Through her expertise in professional development, Toby Karten has inspired tens of thousands of teachers around the world through her work. That inspiration is captured in this book! Meeting the needs of all students is crucial in every classroom and this book provides a framework for broadening the knowledge of all teachers to make that happen!"--Mike Kuczala, Director of Instruction (10/10/2014 12:00:00 AM)
"Inclusion Strategies That Work! Third Edition is a must for educators and parents who are looking for the one reference book on inclusion. Not only does it provide a wealth of information, it directs the reader to a host of other valuable resources and covers important basics which other professional books fail to address, such as ′Cultural Concerns for Special Learners′ and ′Teen Culture.′"
"Toby Karten's sensitivity to respecting and meeting the diverse needs for students underscores the book. She embraces differences and provides a roadmap to inclusion. "
--Tobie Franklin, Director of Learning Support
"With an added emphasis on the abilities of students with special needs, Karten continues to be a distinctive voice for the value, benefits, and logic of an inclusive philosophy and practice in the schools of the 21st century. Good teachers teach all students; excellent teachers teach all students well. Karten gives excellent teachers another tool to move all students to their highest achievement. Her chapter on social, emotional, and behavioral issues in the curriculum focuses added atention on critical areas most often overlooked. "
"This updated edition includes a comprehensive, easy-to-read overview of historical and current considerations in special education that lay the foundation for inclusive education. Drawing from her vast experience as a special educator, Karten shares a wealth of practical, research-based instructional and behavioral strategies that educators can implement in the classroom effectively. This how-to book is a must-have for all educators today! "
"Wow! What a great source of information for the new and experienced teacher. Karten has captured material and information that is useable and easy to understand. "
"I am convinced that every teacher should read this book, because then they would understand the concept of meeting the needs of all students. This book is an excellent resource to help any educator meet the needs of each individual student, regardless of the exceptionality, and to help each student achieve his or her full potential. Thank you, Toby, for your high expectations for all students and for providing a useful tool to use in obtaining high standards for our students. "
"Karten clarifies the context for inclusive education and offers a vast array of curricular and instructional strategies that support not only the learning and inclusion of students with disabilities, but the learning and inclusion of ALL students. This friendly and accessible book can be put into action immediately in any classroom. "
This book contains everything you need to know about inclusion! It’s totally complete and comprehensive.
Toby Karten certainly has a grasp on the needs of teachers in the inclusive classroom. Her book is filled with practical applications for adapting curriculum for students with disabilities.
This book enlightens and sometimes startles the reader with light bulb responses. It reflects the author’s unique sense of humor.
I found the content extremely interesting. The lessons are productive and easy to follow.
A comprehensive text of activities and worksheets for teachers and students . . .a must read!
Inclusion Strategies That Work! is an invaluable tool for teachers to help meet the needs of all learners in a diverse classroom.
This compilation of inclusion strategies significantly covers topics of importance to any educator or parents who seeks information related to the special needs population. The concentration on the aspects that are key in special education are extensively discussed.
A great resource for all teachers struggling to effectively include students with disabilities in general education classrooms.
I have been teaching introductory courses in special education for 5 years. Each year I review books to see if I can find the one that truly speaks to the needs of my students in this ever-changing field. I found what I was looking for in Inclusion Strategies That Work!
As a college student studying special education, this text is very comprehensive and a helpful resource.
This is a very timely book. Today with No Child Left Behind, which is a regular education initiative, inclusion will need to be part of special education more than ever before.
This book is current and every teacher, regardless of specialty and experience, should get this book.
I would buy this book in a minute. It is informative, interesting, and will provide a lot of guidance in my future teaching career.
What a wonderful, comprehensive tool for educators! The text highlights all of the key areas promoting success for students in inclusive environments.
"This updated edition includes a comprehensive, easy-to-read overview of historical and current considerations in special education that lay the foundation for inclusive education. Drawing from her vast experience as a special educator, Karten shares a wealth of practical, research-based instructional and behavioral strategies that educators can implement in the classroom effectively. This how-to book is a must-have for all educators today!"
