Curriculum Resources for PK-12

Helps teachers to: translate research into action, inform their instruction through ongoing and frequent assessments, access multiple pathways for learning, foster "intrinsic" motivation, use "instructional intelligence" and flexible groupings, harness the power of visual tools, scaffold instruction for struggling learners, and provide challenging options for advanced learners.

A primer for teachers on Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Includes chapters on differentiating instruction for different subject areas, as well as lesson plans tied to the Common Core.

Shows elementary and secondary teachers how to differentiate core content-area instruction and assessment for the English language learners in their classes. Aligned with national and state English language proficiency standards and assessments.

High-impact routines that focus on the skills known to develop students' literacy best. Differentiated application of these routines--with fun multi-modal games and variations--for students working on- below-, and above grade-level expectations, and for multilingual learners. Includes several reproducible phonics and spelling assessments for placement, progress monitoring, and formative assessments.

The authors share an array of updated differentiated instruction examples, scenarios, and exercises, as well as the latest educational psychology research from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and pedagogy.

Explores how to use differentiated instruction to help students be more successful learners--regardless of background, native language, learning style, motivation, or school savvy. Each chapter practical tools, templates, and strategies for various subject areas.

Explores how to use differentiated instruction to help students be more successful learners--regardless of background, native language, learning preference, or motivation. Ebook provided via Michigan Electronic Library - mel.org

Includes strategies for structuring and pacing lessons, organizing learning spaces and materials, starting and stopping class with purpose, setting up and managing routines, and shifting gears if something isn't going well. Ebook provided via Michigan Electronic Library - mel.org

Provides evidence-based differentiation strategies and tools to optimize teaching, learning, and assessment for all, including a section grading, integration of strategies with tier one instructional interventions, scaf­folding strategies, as well as planning templates, and digital tools for assessment. Ebook provided via Michigan Electronic Library - mel.org

Step-by-step guidance on how to incorporate student voice and choice in the process of planning for differentiation.

Presents teaching ideas for literacy, STEM, project-based learning, career and technical education, and the arts, including practical ways to create learning environments that use UDL to meet diverse learners' needs.