Addressing differentiation through articles, web conferences, PLC

With classrooms exhibiting increasing diversity among learners, it’s no wonder that teachers feel a growing need to hone their strategies for differentiating instruction. Beginning September 2010, LEARN NC will publish a series of articles that address a variety of topics within differentiation through text, graphics, and video.

In articles that balance theory and practice, researchers and specialists have shared their expertise in areas of focus including developing assignments that address the needs of all learners; using technology to differentiate instruction; managing behavior in the inclusive classroom; instructional strategies specific to the needs of deaf learners, gifted learners, and autistic learners; and more.

Throughout the 2010-2011 school year, we’ll publish one article each month. In association with each article, we’ll deliver a web conference that explores the topic further and provides an opportunity for teachers to have their questions answered by experts. All web conferences are free, and educators may register for as many as they’d like.

Educators who participate in all web conferences have the opportunity to earn CEUs by joining a free professional learning community (PLC) devoted to this series. Participants in the PLC will share and communicate with one another throughout the year on the topic of differentiation. Participation in both the web conferences and the PLC is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Registration for the free web conferences is now open. The application process to participate in the professional learning community is also open. Please click on the relevant links below for additional information and for participation details:

• Series introduction
• Web conference registration
• Professional learning community application