 Private Instruction $2,500+ (DOWNLOAD PDF BELOW)• Up to 40 Participants
• Training at your location
• Private Instruction
• Available Year Round
Learning styles, language proficiency, readiness to learn, personal interests, background knowledge and life experiences all shape how our students learn. When educators are responsive to these differences, they shift from a “one size fits all” approach to meaningful instruction that meets the needs the individual learners in their classrooms.
Differentiated instruction is both a philosophy and a teaching method that respects the needs of the students while keeping the learning objectives in mind. It is not about diluting the curriculum or letting students decide what to learn. It is about building on a high-quality curriculum, defining the expected learning outcomes for all students, and ultimately incorporating effective strategies to ensure that every student is successful. Proactively planning the kinds of learning experiences that students need as well as the opportunities that we give them to demonstrate their learning is essential.
Teachers can differentiate through content, process, product, affect and learning environment. All of these elements are guided by the general principles of differentiation that establish high expectations for student achievement.
This professional development seminar provides an in depth look at the current research and effective instructional strategies for differentiation in whole class, small group, learning centers, and individual learning experiences. Participants will explore:
• Current research about differentiated instruction
• Effective ways to accommodate individual learning styles for all students and also align instruction with Common Core State Standards
• Small group break-out sessions, and instructional strategies to promote engaged, relevant collaboration
• Flexible grouping strategies to ensure that small groups and learning centers maximize opportunities for student success
• Grade-level specific standards-aligned instructional materials
For more information about pricing, scheduling, or customizing the course outline to meet your specific professional development requirements, contact Chicago Education Consultants at (630) 214-9498.
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Facilitator: Dr. Melissa Hughes
Dr. Hughes earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Akron. She has over 20 years experience in the education field teaching in both the K-12 sector as well as Master’s courses at the university level.
Dr. Hughes has authored and co-authored over 10 educational resource books designed to enhance teaching and learning in addition to her published research exploring effective learning communities and the Latino achievement gap.  
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