"The idea of differentiating instruction to accommodate the different ways that students learn involves a hefty dose of common sense, as well as sturdy support in the theory and research of education (Tomlinson & Allan, 2000). It is an approach to teaching that advocates active planning for student differences in classrooms." –Carol Tomlinson

Differentiation Resources

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• Lesson Planning for All Students: Differentiation & Universal Design for Learning​
• SFUSD Opportunities for English Language Learners in the Common Core ELA & Disciplinary Standards
• Framing Questions for Instructional Planning for All Students and Additional Considerations for English Learners
• Strategies for Supporting English Learners' Engagement with Complex Text

• Scaffolding and Extending Student Learning
• Differentiating Instruction/Planned and Just-In-Time Scaffolding
• Reflection Tool for Analyzing a Lesson for Differentiation
• Differentiation Tool for Students with IEPs (Grades 6-8, Spiral 2)
• CCSS for ELA and Corresponding ELD Standards
• ELA/ELD Standards Correspondence Differentiation Tool (Grades 6-8, Spiral 2)
• Rubric for CCSS for ELA and Corresponding CA ELD Standards (Grades 9-10)
• Rubric for CCSS for ELA and Corresponding CA ELD Standards (Grades 11-12)

Engagement/Interaction Practices

• SFUSD PK-12 Core Curriculum: Engagement & Interaction Strategies K-5
• SFUSD ELA PK-12 Core Curriculum: Engagement & Interaction Strategies for Speaking, Listening & Academic Conversations
• SFUSD ELA PK-12 Core Curriculum: Strategies for Reflection and Summarizing Learning - Collaborative Activities for Formative Assessment

Video Resources - Please use Firefox, Internet Explorer or Google Chrome for best viewing results.
            Engaging Students in Academic Conversations - The following videos were created by the Teaching Channel in      
            partnership with Oakland Unified School District. 

Academic Conversations with ELLs: Series Overview

Using Video to Reflect on Teaching & Learning

Deepening Text Analysis Through Student Talk

Participation Protocol for Academic Discussions