Differentiated instruction is a research-validated teaching approach that supports educators in connecting learning to individual students. As developed by renowned educator Carol Ann Tomlinson and others, this method is built on authentic relationship-building, engaging curriculum, and responsive and flexible instructional design. It helps educators better understand students' needs and interests and adjust content and learning activities accordingly. Differentiated instruction is ultimately about "teaching up"—setting high standards for all students and supporting their capacity to do engaging and meaningful academic work.
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If you're a school district and interested in live professional development, and asynchronous learning, we can help.
Our Differentiated Instruction (DI) Cadre is developed and recommended by Carol Ann Tomlinson. DI Cadre members are experts who provide customized professional development solutions to help convert DI theory into practice.
Did you know? Witsby™ offers an extensive collection of resources on differentiated instruction, anchored by the work of Carol Ann Tomlinson and complemented by contributions from other leading voices in the field.
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