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Planning your summer? Come to SIAD, the original and best DI Institute!
Imagine a professional development experience that allows you to immerse yourself in learning about differentiated instruction for an entire week. Imagine spending each morning with Dr. Carol Tomlinson as she shares her insights on DI and answers your questions. And then, select afternoon breakout sessions with DI experts based on your interests and needs. Join us for SIAD this summer!
The Summer Institute on Academic Diversity (SIAD) takes place on the campus of the University of Virginia and offers an opportunity to collaborate with educators from across the U.S. and around the world. Each institute offers breakout sessions with strands for teachers and administrators. And, there are opportunities to meet with experts who can provide personalized support.
Two summer institutes are offered:
- July 12-16 – This institute is designed for educators who have limited experience and comfort with implementing or guiding differentiated instruction.
- July 19-23 – This institute is designed for educators who have previously attended the beginning level SIAD or whose comfort and experience with differentiated instruction are already established.
Attendance at each institute is limited to 150 people in order to maintain a low presenter-to-participant ratio. Register today!
Looking for IAD Conference Handouts?
IAD Conference Handouts are available on our Google Site for about 2 weeks following each event (SIAD, BPI or Fall Symposium).
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Quality curriculum is focused around important ideas worth understanding
Jay McTighe, author and educational consultant, describes the relationship of Understanding by Design, (a curriculum and assessment design model) and Differentiated Instruction, and explains how curricular units should be focused around important transferable ideas, or understandings.
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Pre-Assessment in the Differentiated Classroom
Pre-assessment is a valuable resource for teachers trying to tailor instruction in a differentiated classroom. It can put you in touch with students’ prior experiences, preferred modes of learning, and degrees of challenge needed. Learn more about pre-tests, entrance/exit cards and interest surveys in this article from IAD Director Catherine Brighton.
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