Inclusion Strategies That Work!: Research-Based Methods for the Classroom

by Toby J. Karten

Overview

The go-to resource for ensuring the success of ALL learners!

Teaching students with diverse needs require educators to tap deep reserves of instructional know-how, empathy, responsiveness, and patience. And the mark of a great educator is ensuring that ALL learners reach their full potential - academically and emotionally.

For years, Inclusion Strategies that Work! has been an indispensable resource for K-12 teachers as they confidently assess, instruct, and differentiate inclusive lesson plans and strategies for inclusion. In this new edition, Toby J. Karten’s data-driven methods are updated with the latest research, connections to the Common Core, and legislative developments.

Beginning with a thoughtful look at why inclusion is so essential, Karten provides valuable advice on co-planning structured lessons, ways to leverage technology, and much more, including:

• Updated information on ADA, IDEA, writing IEPs, transitional services, classifications, RTI, metacognitive strategies, and links to the Common Core
• Tips for collaboratively working with families and making them an integral part of the inclusive team

• Interactive strategies and techniques that make concepts real in the classroom by honoring each individual student, and by not permitting a label to define a student or lower academic, behavioral, social, and emotional expectations

• An overview of special education legislative terminology

• Information on how to use emotional intelligence and brain-friendly learning to improve student outcomes

• Interactive online forms for planning, documentation, and collaboration

 With this comprehensive resource, you will be equipped with the tools to transform your classroom into a more inclusive environment to ensure that each learner achieves success!

"Inclusion Strategies That Work! Third Edition is a must for administrators, general and special educators, related staff, and families 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. 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
The IDEAL School of Manhattan

"Ms. Karten brings a lifetime of experience and a common sense approach to teaching and working with students with disabilities in inclusive environments. This book places comprehensive strategies, resources and suggestions that are critical for success into the hands of all educators."

-Kathy Graham, Special Education Specialist

Region 3 Education Service Center, Victoria, TX

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781483384931
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	01/02/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	448
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

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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!

 

Table of Contents

List of Inclusive Activities and Worksheets for Teachers and Students
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. Examining the Research Base and Legal Considerations in Special Education, CCSS Connections, and the Reasons for Inclusion
Disability Legislation
Introduction: Why Do Inclusion?
Establishing Legislative Knowledge
Disability Categories Under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
History of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil Rights for Students with Disabilities Under Section 504
Past, Present, and Future Concerns
Common Core State Standards
Cooperative Legislative Review
Implications of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Translating Research Into Learning Strategies That Work
Inclusion and the Student With Disabilities
2. Understanding Complicated Special Education Terminology and the Effects of Labels
Disability Introspection
Being Treated Differently
Merits of Individuality
Disability Awareness Classroom Suggestions
Viewing Differences in Books and Movies
Different Choices
Preparation for Successful Inclusion
Focusing on Abilities
3. Establishing Successful Inclusive Classrooms
Strategies That Work With All Learners
Effective Ingredients
Applying Diverse Strategies
Strategic CCSS Applications
Establishing Prior Knowledge
The Goal of Special Education
Motivating and Personalizing Learning Choices
Multiple Intelligences of Students
Learning Analysis
Concretizing Learning
Learning Designs
Problem- and Project-Based Learning Connections
Kinesthetic Connections
Sensory Approaches and Learning Modalities
4. Next, Writing and Applying the Individualized Education Program
What Exactly Is an IEP?
Practical Guidelines for Using and Writing the IEP
Appropriate Goals and Skills to Consider When Writing an IEP
How to Track and Document IEPs
IEP Challenges
Implementing Adaptations by Charting Lessons
5. Introducing Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Issues Into the Curriculum
Connecting Cognitive and Affective Skills
Addressing Emotional Intelligences
Behavioral Approaches for Educators
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Transitional Services
Ways to Teach Social Skills
Classroom Climate
6. Reaching and Co-Teaching Your Students
Educational Collaboration
Building Productive Relationships
Collaborating as a Team
Classroom Dynamics
More Lesson Concerns
Teen Culture
7. The Common Core State Standards and Using the Three Rs to Guide Instruction and Assessment
First R: Reading
Second R: ’Riting
Third R: ’Rithmetic
Complementing the Basics
Artful Education
Science by Observing, Doing, and Thinking
Social Studies: Connecting Students to Their World
Valuing Physical Education
Interdisciplinary Approach: Educational Salads
8. Emphasizing Comprehension and Study Skills
Learning More About Learning
Developing Better Practices
Teaching for More Understanding
Organized Environments
9. Assessing, Testing, and Grading Your Students
Purposeful Assessment Representations
Classroom Scenarios
User-Friendly Testing Formats
Assessment Trends
CCSS and Assessments
Rubrics
10. Working With Parents and Families of Students With Disabilities
Valuing Parents and Families
Parents, Families, and Teachers as Allies
Resources and Organizations for Parents, Guardians, and Families
11. Infusing Technology Into the Inclusive Classroom
Benefits and Promising Futures
Classroom and Community Implications and Resources
Sample High School In-Class Lesson—Combining Literature and Technology
Educational Ideas, Websites, and Resources
Sites to Investigate for Students and Staff Across the Curriculum
12. Reflecting as Classroom Practice
Reviewing and Maintaining Skills
Preteach, Teach, Reteach
Summing Up the Learning
Combining Elements
Resources
Resource A. Disability Tables
Resource B. Organizations
Resource C. Alphabetized Acronyms
References and Further Readings
Index

Editorial Reviews

"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. "

Harold M. Tarriff

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

"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! "

Lynn De Capua

"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. "

Patrick Johnson

"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. "

Jamie Roden

"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

"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

"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. "

Jacqueline Thousand

"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

From the Publisher

This book contains everything you need to know about inclusion! It’s totally complete and comprehensive.

Ginger Wescott

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.

Carol Sprague

This book enlightens and sometimes startles the reader with light bulb responses. It reflects the author’s unique sense of humor.

Joan Cingar

I found the content extremely interesting. The lessons are productive and easy to follow.

John Zerillo

A comprehensive text of activities and worksheets for teachers and students . . .a must read!

Barry Swartz

Inclusion Strategies That Work! is an invaluable tool for teachers to help meet the needs of all learners in a diverse classroom.

Arthur Tepper

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.

Fatima Ramirez

A great resource for all teachers struggling to effectively include students with disabilities in general education classrooms.

Diane Cavanagh

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!

Martha Lawson

As a college student studying special education, this text is very comprehensive and a helpful resource.

Kelly Maloney

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.

Herbert Miller

This book is current and every teacher, regardless of specialty and experience, should get this book.

Rhonda Gibson

I would buy this book in a minute. It is informative, interesting, and will provide a lot of guidance in my future teaching career.

Elise Pelcz

What a wonderful, comprehensive tool for educators! The text highlights all of the key areas promoting success for students in inclusive environments.

Scott Rossig

"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!"

Lynn DeCapua