Who is Toby Karten?

Toby Karten, a staff developer, instructional coach, educational consultant, author, adjunct professor and inclusion specialist, has taught populations of learners ranging from preschool to graduate level. Ms. Karten’s first publication, Inclusion Strategies That Work! Research-Based Methods for the Classroom, is an international bestseller, now in its third edition. Toby Karten has extensive experiences with NYC schools as a teacher, instructional coach, professional development provider, online course designer, and learner. She completed her undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College and her graduate degree in special education from The College of Staten Island. She has worked across the city in all five boroughs and is delighted to collaborate with administrators, staff, students, and their families to achieve the rigorous and successful CCSS expectations and outcomes.

Throughout her professional career, Ms. Karten has helped staff translate the research into practical applications for PreK-12 classrooms. Ms. Karten has been recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children and the N.J. Dept. of Education as an exemplary educator, receiving two “Teacher of the Year” awards. Ms. Karten’s ongoing professional goal is to collaborate with school staff to help them effectively deliver the curriculum standards to students within their least restrictive environments, looking at inclusive placements as viable first options.