What is Differentiation?

Differentiation IS...?

• Individualized Instructions

• A way to provide Homogeneous Grouping

• Rooted in Assessment

• Only for Outliers

Differentiation is NOT... ?

• More Qualitative than Quantitative

• Like "tailoring the same suit of clothes" to fit a different student

• A blend of whole-class, group, and individualized instruction

• Taking multiple approaches to content, process, and product

There are four main types of learners, Advanced, those who Struggle, English Language Learners (ELL), and "in the Middle." Which group suffers from the "Wound of Underestimation?"

• Advanced Learners

• English Language Learners

• Struggling Learners

• Middle Learners

Highly Effective Teachers...

• Teach Students First, then Content

• Act as an Orchestra Director, Coach, and Jazz Musician

• Lead a Differentiated Classroom

• All of the Above

A New Sort of Fairness is Evident means...

• Trying to make sure each student gets what he or she needs to grow and succeed

• Treating everyone alike

• Both A and B

• Neither A or B