{"product_id":"facilitators-guide-to-more-inclusion-strategies-that-work-9781412964845","title":"Facilitator\u0026#8242;s Guide to More Inclusion Strategies That Work!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLead workshops to help teachers connect best inclusive practices with standards!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the best-selling book \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore Inclusion Strategies That Work! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ethis facilitator′s guide offers techniques for maximizing the strengths of all students in inclusive classrooms while meeting curriculum standards for all learners. Staff developers and workshop leaders will find specific tools to facilitate book study groups, seminars, and professional development events that increase teachers′ skills in using inclusion strategies on a daily basis to instruct students at differing cognitive, sensory, physical, behavioral, emotional, and social levels. This easy-to-use guidebook offers step-by-step instructions for leading focused discussions on: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying inclusive strategies across the curriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing assessments that are sensitive to differences in students′ abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarying the complexity and pace of lessons while achieving learning objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining sound educational principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapter-by-chapter study guide features: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop activities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion questions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for practical applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter summaries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandouts and overheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for extending learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample agendas for half-day, one-day, and two-day workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA workshop evaluation form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFacilitator′s Guide to More Inclusion Strategies That Work! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eis ideal for staff developers or anyone leading professional training for groups of any size--pairs, small workshops, or large seminars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Toby J. Karten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Corwin Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/12\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781412964845\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToby J. Karten \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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 \u003cem\u003eFrom Challenge to Success; LD, ADHD, and the Spectrum and\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSkills and Strategies for Inclusion and disABILITY Awareness. \u003c\/em\u003eShe\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ehas trained instructors in three states to teach her courses. In addition, she has designed online courses for NaMaYa titled \u003cem\u003eCollaborative Practices for Inclusive Classrooms \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eInterventions for Students with Dyslexia and Other Reading Differences.\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003eMs. 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. 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