Differentiation by Design

2 PD hours

Multilevel classes are a reality in nearly every adult education and English language program and should not be viewed as a barrier to providing rigorous, high-quality instruction for all learners. In this facilitated session, participants explore a systematic approach to differentiating instruction in both online and in-person environments to create an optimal learning experience for everyone.

You will learn how to vary content, instructional processes, and products or assessments of learning outcomes to support learners with varying backgrounds, proficiency levels, learning needs, and goals. Participants will explore strategies that help all learners access complex texts, engage in meaningful learning, and build the knowledge and skills that contribute to workforce preparation and long-term economic mobility.

Examples are provided for English learners from beginning through advanced levels, as well as for learners whose first language is English. Through discussion and reflection, participants will apply differentiation strategies to their own instructional settings, designing learning experiences that promote learner success in education, the workplace, and everyday life.

Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

• Identify the characteristics of a multilevel class beyond proficiency levels
• Identify ways to differentiate the content, instructional processes, and products by design as part of the planning process
• Apply a process of differentiating content, instructional processes, and products by design with instructional tasks from your own setting

ESOL/ELA  PD Team Collaboration
IPQs Addressed: 2,4,5

To register for this course, please follow this link: https://www.sabes.org/event/56196 

February 11, 2027  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.