Differentiated Instruction
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Federal Law, require teachers to meet the diverse needs of all students in their respective classrooms. This can be a challenging task for administrators and teachers. Differentiated instruction, the proactive use of a wide range of curricular and instructional approaches utilized within the general education environment is one of the best options available to today's educator. Teachers are encouraged to focus on not only the lesson content, but also the process in which students take in and apply knowledge and, the product that reflects what students have learned. Differentiated Instruction includes research-based instructional approaches that are rigorous, relevant, flexible, varied, and based on continuous assessment of student progress.
Intermediate Unit One's Instructional Support Services Staff provide training for administrators, educators, and related service providers in Differentiated Instructional methods through a variety of methods, including:
- Workshops at the IU1 Central office
- On-site in the districts
- Online courses
Resource Links
The following websites contain multiple resources regarding Differentiated Instruction, Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences and more:
- Differentiated Instruction Resources from Flemington-Raritan Regional Schools
- Differentiated Instruction Resources from Internet4Classrooms
Contact Us
For on-site trainings:
Marilyn Nairn
Transition Inclusive Practices
724-938-3241 ext. 410
For online sessions:
Mara Linaberger
Technology Integration, State Initiatives
724-938-3241 ext. 267
Su Verma
ESL, Paraprofessionals, State Initiatives
724-938-3241 ext. 268
