Grant Money Used For Professional Development

The district received a special education improvement grant this spring. The majority of the funds are being used for professional development of all instructional staff in the area of Differentiated Instruction. Differentiated Instruction is an instructional concept that maximizes learning for all students regardless of skill level or background. It's based on the fact that in a typical classroom, students vary in their academic abilities, learning styles, personalities, interests, background knowledge, experiences, and levels of motivation for learning. When a teacher differentiates instruction, they use the best teaching practices and strategies to create different pathways that respond to the needs of diverse learners. Our first workshop was held on August 15th. Keep checking for new posts regarding Differentiated Instruction.