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Differentiating Instruction and a Mult-Tier System of Support:
A Natural Fit for Student Success
April 30, May 7, and May 21, 2012 (Registration Deadline: April 23, 2012)
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Registration time: 3:30 p.m.)
UMPI
While DI (Differentiated Instruction) has been around for 20 years, a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS, formerly RtI-Response to Intervention) is currently one of the most talked about initiatives in education. DI and a Multi-Tier System of Support have some similarities. Both focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment, although sometimes in different ways. Flexible timing and grouping are embedded and learning 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 A Multi-Tier System of Support, Session 2 – Collecting Instructional and Management Strategies, Session 3 - Advancing Learning into the 21st Century
Outcomes:
- Build an understanding of how DI and a Multi-Tier System of Support ensure student success;
- Increase their knowledge of how to differentiate learning opportunities that support student needs;
- Expand their 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,
- Build connections to the Common Core State Standards and Education Evolving
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: Syntiro and the Maine Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children.
On-site facilitator: Cindy Marquis, Aroostook Regional Facilitator.
This learning session is designed for designed for all educators and education technicians.
Location: University of Maine at Presque Campus Center, Presque Isle, ME (207) 768-9501.
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