While DI (Differentiated Instruction) has been around for 20 years, RtI (Response to Intervention) is currently one of the most talked about initiatives in education. DI and RtI have some similarities. Both focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment, although sometimes in different ways. Flexible timing and grouping are hallmarks and experiences are planned for in a systematic and intentional way. Both put students at the center of teaching. These similarities make sense, yet the practical side of our brains asks: How do I implement these practices? What does it really look like in the classroom? How do I manage everything? We invite you to join us in a 3-part series as we weave together and merge these two initiatives into an effective learning environment for all students.

Session 1 – Connecting DI and RtI, Session 2 – Collecting Instructional and Management Strategies, Session 3 - Advancing DI into the 21st Century

Outcomes:

• Build an understanding of how DI and RtI support student success
• Increase knowledge of how to differentiate learning opportunities that support student needs;
• Expand repertoire of instructional strategies to meet different learning goals and student needs;
• Gain confidence to apply specific instructional strategies to their own classroom/teaching context;
• Have opportunities to collaborate, self-assess, reflect, and generate goals and plans; and,
• Translate into classrooms one or more key principles of differentiation based on the Common Core State Standards

Presenter: Ann Pike, M.Ed. is a consultant for the Western Maine Partnership. Ann is the Western Region Facilitator for Syntiro. She has also served as a regional director for SEED, a statewide regionalized initiative. She designs and delivers professional learning opportunities state wide that range from coaching school districts in their professional development events, to designing statewide institutes and graduate level courses. She will commit to designing and facilitating regional work and professional development.

Learning session fee of  $195.00 includes hearty snacks and handouts. Our cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to the event. You will be expected to pay if you do not attend and cannot provide printed confirmation of your cancellation. If you are a full-time student enrolled in an education degree program, contact us about a discount.

9 Clock Hours will be awarded.

Co-sponsors: Maine Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children.

On-site facilitator: Alcinda Hall, Penobscot Regional Facilitator.

This learning session is designed for designed for all educators and education technicians.

Location: Bangor Motor Inn, 701 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME – 207-947-0355.

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