Differentiation Pillars

Intervention & Enrichment For The Classroom

What is Differentiation?

Differentiated instruction is a teaching philosophy based on the premise that teachers should adapt instruction to student differences. Rather than marching students through curriculum lockstep, teachers should modify their instruction to meet students’ varying readiness levels, learning preferences, and interests. Therefore the teacher proactively plans a variety of ways to “get at” and express learning.

Click below to explore strategies that support intervention and enrichment in the classroom.

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Environment

The teacher builds a foundation for differentiated instructed on a solid classroom community and a positive learning environment.
Click here for Environment strategies.

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Curriculum

The teacher uses high-quality, coherent curriculum as a compass for differentiated

instruction.
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Formative Assessments

The teacher employs formative assessment as the primary tool for informing differentiated

instruction.
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Instructional Arrangements

The teacher integrates well-managed, flexible instructional arrangements as a primary

mechanism for differentiated instruction.
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Respectful Tasks

The teacher provides optimal challenge for individual students and groups of students

through respectful tasks.
Click here for Respectful Task strategies.

Brought to you by CCSD Differentiation Coaches

Questions? Contact Summer Snyder

ssnyder9@cherrycreekschools.org