Product Description

Whether you are a general or a special education K-12 teacher, this resource helps you understand and implement strategies for successful classroom inclusion.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #161747 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

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

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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, Assistant Professor I found the content extremely interesting. The lessons are productive and easy to follow. -- John Zerillo, Computer Technician What a wonderful, comprehensive tool for educators! The text highlights all of the key areas promoting success for students in inclusive environments. -- Scott Rossig, Behavioral Consultant 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, Teacher of the Handicapped A comprehensive text of activities and worksheets for teachers and students ...a must read! -- Barry Swartz, Teacher of the Handicapped A great resource for all teachers struggling to effectively include students with disabilities in general education classrooms. -- Diane Cavanagh, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation 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, Graduate Student in MAT Special Education program As a college student studying special education, this text is very comprehensive and a helpful resource. -- Kelly Maloney, Student This book contains everything you need to know about inclusion! It's totally complete and comprehensive. -- Ginger Wescott, Special Education Teacher This book is current and every teacher, regardless of specialty and experience, should get this book. -- Rhonda Gibson, Special Education Teacher 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, Recipient, New Jersey Mentoring and Modeling in Technology 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, Chief Administrator Inclusion Strategies That Work! is an invaluable tool for teachers to help meet the needs of all learners in a diverse classroom. -- Arthur Tepper, Professor This book enlightens and sometimes startles the reader with light bulb responses. It reflects the author's unique sense of humor. -- Joan Cingar, Educational Media Specialist

Review
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, Assistant Professor )

I found the content extremely interesting. The lessons are productive and easy to follow. (John Zerillo, Computer Technician )

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

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, Teacher of the Handicapped )

A comprehensive text of activities and worksheets for teachers and students . . .a must read! (Barry Swartz, Teacher of the Handicapped )

A great resource for all teachers struggling to effectively include students with disabilities in general education classrooms. (Diane Cavanagh, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation )

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, Graduate Student in MAT Special Education program )

As a college student studying special education, this text is very comprehensive and a helpful resource. (Kelly Maloney, Student )

This book contains everything you need to know about inclusion! It’s totally complete and comprehensive. (Ginger Wescott, Special Education Teacher )

This book is current and every teacher, regardless of specialty and experience, should get this book. (Rhonda Gibson, Special Education Teacher )

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, Recipient, New Jersey Mentoring and Modeling in Technology )

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, Chief Administrator )

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

This book enlightens and sometimes startles the reader with light bulb responses. It reflects the author’s unique sense of humor. (Joan Cingar, Educational Media Specialist )

About the Author
Toby J. Karten is an adjunct professor at the College of New Jersey, Gratz College in Pennsylvania, and Washington College in Maryland. Along with being a mentor and resource center teacher in New Jersey, Karten has designed a graduate course entitled “Skills and Strategies for Inclusion and disABILITY Awareness” and has trained other instructors to teach her course. Karten has presented at local, state, and international staff development workshops and conferences. 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. Karten has authored several books for Corwin Press about inclusion practices, including Inclusion Strategies That Work! and More Inclusion Strategies That Work!, as well as a series of activity books. An experienced educator who has worked in the field of special education since 1976, Karten believes that once we place the adjective "special" in front of the noun "education," every classroom student is a winner, receiving the best instructional strategies by a highly trained and prepared staff. She has an undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College, a master of science in special education from the College of Staten Island, and a supervisory degree from Georgian Court University.