How do you differentiate in your classroom?
As a special educator, I'm always reading and learning about accommodations and modifications to help all our learners. I check the official boxes on the IEP forms, like “check for understanding” and “visual cues,” but I know that teachers are doing SO much more every day with all of their students.
Next weekend I'm attending a Special Needs conference which will include “think tanks” brain-storming sessions and workshops, such as Speech and Language Development, Using MAP data to create rigorous IEP goals, etc. I can't wait to attend and experience more than a few “a-ha” moments!
My all-time favorite activity though is touring the schools on Friday. This is where the magic occurs – observing teachers who naturally differentiate for every single learner, whether moving up Bloom's to extend a student's thinking, or providing a cue to keep a student's attention.
I can't wait to report back all the amazing tricks and treats I learn!
Hi there.
I'm Jennifer!
I’m Jennifer and I was a special educator in the elementary school setting over the past decade. I entered the classroom every day dedicated to making learning inclusive AND engaging.
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