Intentional Differentiation Toolkit of Strategies and Resources

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General Strategies List

  • Anchor Activities
  • A  – B
  • Arts for Learning
    • A 
  • Authentic Assessments
  • Brain Based Strategies – Interactive Brain
  • Centers
  • Curriculum Compacting
  • Essential Questions – Such questions open possibilities for learner access to concepts. Works best in combination with other strategies listed.
  • Gifted – DI is meant for all students. Here’s a place to explore how to meet the needs of the gifted. These strategies are also effective for all students.
    Resource List – Article: A – B – C – D
  • Graphic Organizers
    • A – B – C – D
  • Layered Curriculum
  • Instruction and Technology
  • Inquiry Process
    • A 
  • Learning Contract
  • RAFTs (Role, Audience, Format, Topic + Strong Verb
  • Rubrics
  • Think Dots
  • Tiered Instruction
    • A – B – C
  • Window Activity
    This writing approach engages students into finding meaning and context to a concept, regardless of discipline.
     
  • Miscellaneous Sources

    • Promoting Learner Voice and Agency

    Intentional Planning Resources

     

    Student Data Collection

    More Resources to Support Planning

    1. Differentiation Portal
    2. Long list of strategies
    3. Choice Boards
    4. Resources from So All Can Learn
    5. OER Resources (Article: Free is Good)
    6. Differentiated Instruction Round-Up
    7. 100 Things Students Can Create to Demonstrate What They Know
    8. Virtual Manipulatives
    9. Online Simulations (“Gizmos”)
    10. Sample Learning Menu – Math
    11. Choice Boards Ideas
    12. Learning Menu Template 
    13. IRIS Center Resources – Process