Differentiating Instruction
Why differentiate? This session will cover the importance of differentiating instruction; myths about differentiation; what research says about differentiation; what educators say about differentiation, professional learning for differentiation; and creating a culture of differentiation. During the session, participants will take a self-assessment to determine in what ways they are already differentiating and in what ways they could grow. Modeling of best practice strategies will be woven throughout the session to maximize the learning experience.
Who Should Attend: Teachers (K-12), administrators, instructional leaders, and anyone interested in learning unique but practical strategies to differentiate instruction.
Supporting English Language Learners in an All English Classroom
Teachers are challenged with trying to meet the needs of increasing numbers of ELLs in mainstream classrooms. Participants in this session will engage in a variety of hands-on activities that will support ELLs as well as native English speakers. The session will include cooperative learning ideas that encourage students to assist each other with structured academic activities. Teachers will have an opportunity to apply these ideas to their own classroom needs.Teachers are challenged with trying to meet the needs of increasing numbers of ELLs in mainstream classrooms. Participants in this session will engage in a variety of hands-on activities that will support ELLs as well as native English speakers. The session will include cooperative learning ideas that encourage students to assist each other with structured academic activities. Teachers will have an opportunity to apply these ideas to their own classroom needs.
Who Should Attend: Teachers (K-12), literacy coaches, instructional leaders, and anyone interested in learning how to differentiate instruction for ELLs.
Leveraging Data and Differentiation to Do What’s Best for the 21st Century Learner
Yesteryear’s classroom was filled with rows of desks and a teacher at the front of the room providing one-size-fits-all direct instruction. Both experience and research tell us that this approach to teaching and learning is fraught with shortcomings. In contrast, the 21st Century classroom is a vibrant place where learning leaders leverage data and differentiation to make instruction relevant and powerful for today’s learners. This session will demonstrate how data and differentiation are indispensable components of 21st Century teaching and learning, and it will provide you with a foundation and tools for using data and differentiation to meet students’ needs.
Who Should Attend: Teachers (K-12), administrators, academic coaches, and anyone who is interested in learning how to differentiate instruction using data-driven best practices.