General Resources:
- Edutopia: https://www.edutopia.org/topic/differentiated-instruction/ – Features articles, blogs, and videos on various aspects of differentiated instruction (DI), including strategies, tools, and best practices.
- Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST): https://www.cast.org/ – Offers resources on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework for creating accessible and engaging learning experiences for all students.
- National Education Association (NEA): https://www.nprinc.com/differentiated-instruction-creating-inclusive-classrooms/ – Provides resources on DI for teachers, including lesson plans, differentiation strategies, and professional development opportunities.
- The Differentiated Classroom: https://www.ascd.org/books/the-differentiated-classroom-responding-to-the-needs-of-all-learners-2nd-edition?chapter=preface-to-the-second-edition-the-differentiated-classroom-responding-to-the-needs-of-all-learners-2nd-edition – Popular blog with practical tips, resources, and ideas for implementing DI in the classroom.
- Tomlinson Center for Project Zero: https://differentiating.wordpress.com/the-tomlinson-model-2/ – Offers resources and research on DI from Carol Ann Tomlinson, a leading expert in the field.
Specific Populations:
- National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD): https://www.ncld.org/ – Provides resources and strategies for supporting students with learning disabilities through DI.
- TeachingEnglish.org: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/ – Offers resources for differentiating instruction for English language learners (ELLs).
- Understood.org: https://www.understood.org/ – Provides resources and strategies for supporting students with learning and attention differences through DI.
- National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC): https://nagc.org/ – Offers resources for differentiating instruction for gifted and talented students.
Tools and Technology:
- Learning Ally: https://read.learningally.org/ – Provides audiobooks and other tools to help students with reading difficulties access curriculum materials.
- Kahoot!: https://kahoot.com/ – Creates engaging quizzes and games to differentiate instruction and cater to different learning styles.
- Flipgrid: https://info.flip.com/en-us.html – Allows students to record and share short videos, enabling differentiated instruction and personalized feedback.
- Edmodo: https://www.edmodo.com/ – Creates a social learning environment where teachers can differentiate instruction and students can collaborate.
- Nearpod: https://nearpod.com/ – Interactive platform for teachers to create engaging presentations and lessons, allowing for differentiation and personalized learning.
Support and Professional Development:
- National Staff Development Council (NSDC): https://gtlcenter.org/sites/default/files/docs/pa/3_PDPartnershipsandStandards/NSDCStandards_No.pdf – Offers professional development opportunities on DI for teachers.
- ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development): https://www.ascd.org/ – Provides books, articles, and other resources on DI, along with professional development opportunities for teachers.