Living Mathematics Through Eating Out
CHAPTER SEVENImplementing Inclusion Strategies for Social Studies and Science
The Social Studies Curriculum
The Science Curriculum
Social Studies and Science Strategies
PEP Activity
Enlightening Details Activity
CHAPTER EIGHTImplementing Inclusion Strategies for Art, Music, Physical Education, and Life Skills
Artful Education
Music Matters
Physical Education
Life Skills
People Finder
CHAPTER NINEUsing an Interdisciplinary Thematic Approach
Lesson Strategies
Thematic Planning
Interdisciplinary Thematic Planner
CHAPTER TENDeveloping Transitional Plans
Goal Setting
Strategies
Interests and Strengths Questionnaire
part three Maintaining the Inclusion Classroom
CHAPTER ELEVENPracticing Professional Collaboration
Inclusion Players
Collaboration and Communication
Professional Development
Lesson or Unit Review
Inclusion Professional Development Follow-Up
Collaboration Checklist
Co-Teaching Planner
CHAPTER TWELVEHonoring Inclusion
Disability Awareness
How to Help All Learners Succeed
Inclusion as an Evolutionary Process
Inclusion Takeaways
Sum It Up
APPENDIX AAcronyms for the Inclusion Classroom
APPENDIX BLegal Aspects of Inclusion
Legislation That Impacts Academic Supports
Legislation That Impacts Behavioral Supports
Impact of Legislation on Tiered Instruction
Impact of Section 504 in Inclusion Classrooms
Impact of ESSA in Inclusion Classrooms
Impact of ADA in Inclusion Classrooms
About the Author
Toby J. Karten is an award-winning special educator, dynamic presenter, and author who is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. Throughout her career, she has taught students with and without exceptionalities from the preschool to graduate level. Toby works with school districts across the United States and internationally as a staff developer, an inclusion coach, an educational consultant, an author, and an adjunct professor. Toby focuses on creative, practical solutions for helping all students gain not only access to but also ongoing successes in inclusion classrooms.
She has collaborated with administrators, staff, students, and their families at local, national, and international school sites and conferences as an invited speaker and consultant. She has an undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College, a master’s degree 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 been recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children and the New Jersey Department of Education as an exemplary educator, receiving two Teacher of the Year awards.
Toby has authored and edited more than thirty books and quick reference guides on the topics of disability awareness, co-teaching, and inclusion classrooms. Her interactive professional development and resources offer ways for staff and students to collaboratively focus their eyes, minds, and actions on how inclusion practices connect to educator, learner, and curriculum realities. Toby’s ongoing professional goal is to help learners achieve successful inclusion experiences in school and life.
To learn more about Toby’s work visit www.inclusionworkshops.com, or follow her @TJK2INCLUDE on Twitter.
To book Toby J. Karten for professional development, contact [email protected].
Introduction
Inclusion is an evolutionary process, whether it is a teacher’s first or last year of his or her career. Just like students, teachers require more than access to the classroom. Attitudes, preparation, and supports matter for preservice and veteran general and special education teachers. There is always more to know and to learn and ways for teachers to accomplish things differently, but effectively.
Inclusion
