The Idea of Differentiating Instruction to accommodate the different ways that students learn involves a hefty dose of common sense, as well as sturdy support in the theory and research of education (Tomlinson & Allan, 2000). It is an approach to teaching that advocates active planning for student differences in classroooms. >>
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° Register Now for IAD's Fall Symposium: Getting Started with Differentiation. Spaces are limited!
Join your colleagues November 20-21, 2009 in gaining foundational information and practical help to take back to your classrooms, schools, and districts!
Gain an understanding of the attitudes and practices that support optimal learning environments for diverse learners. Experience the difference of a smaller presenter-participant ratio, needs focused support systems, and differentiated principles embedded into the conference structures.
Key presenters for the institute include Carol Tomlinson, Kristina Doubet, Marcia Imbeau, and a host of other amazing contributors. Register today!”
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