Differentiating Instruction Full Modules Package

Differentiating Instruction Full Modules Package

The LEAP Online Modules for Differentiating Instruction employ a proven learning structure that will guide and support you through differentiating the learning experiences of your most able learners. Each self-paced module includes readings, videos, unique application activities, PLC guides, and other resources curated by developers Jessica LaFollette and Teresa M. Reddish.

The modules also include new videos and contributions from top scholars and practitioners on differentiation, including Brittany Anderson, Lynette Breedlove, Donna Y. Ford, Shelagh Gallagher, Brian Housand, Tracy Inman, Andi McNair, Jessica Potts, Sally Reis, Julia L. Roberts, Lisa Van Gemert, and Marcy Voss.

The LEAP Guidebook for Differentiating Instruction for Gifted and High-Potential Students is required to complete the modules. Upon the successful completion of a module, you will receive a certificate of completion to showcase your achievement.

The LEAP Online Modules for Differentiating Instruction include the following:

  • Module 1: Using the Effective DI Practices
  • Module 2: Embedding Culture Into DI
  • Module 3: Nurturing the DI Mindset
  • Module 4: Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction and Assessment
  • Module 5: Organizing and Managing Your DI Classroom

  • Differentiating Instruction Module 1: Using the Effective DI Practices
    Contains 23 Component(s), Includes Credits

    An Introduction to Best Practices for Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners

    This self-study module is part of NAGC's 5-module professional learning series on differentiated instruction. The basis for the series is the LEAP professional learning framework: Lead (with) Effective (and) Actionable Practice. 

    Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

    • Apply higher order thinking frameworks to differentiate questioning and assessment.
    • Analyze preassessment data for students with varying abilities and interests.
    • Apply principles of curriculum compacting and ongoing assessment.
    • Differentiate instruction within a problem-based inquiry task.

    LEAP is rooted in NAGC’s belief that educators intentionally choose and lead their own learning and that of their students by using effective and actionable strategies that are applied through a cycle of reflective practice and improvement. When you Take the LEAP, you direct your own learning, evaluate strategies, roll up your sleeves, and keep moving forward!

    Module Copyright 2024 National Association for Gifted Children. All Rights Reserved.

    Jessica LaFollete

    Jessica LaFollette, Ph.D., teaches gifted children at Piper Middle School in Kansas City, KS, and is the chair of the special education department. She is also an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri where she teaches graduate courses in gifted education and differentiation. As Chair of NAGC’s Parent, Family and Community Network she serves on the editorial board of Parenting for High Potential and the NAGC Convention Committee. She is also the Past President of the Kansas Association for the Gifted, Talented and Creative and currently directs the professional learning opportunities for KGTC.

    Teresa Mapson Reddish

    Teresa Mapson Reddish, Ed.S., is a teacher, gifted and creative education specialist, and Gifted Endorsement Instructor in suburban Atlanta, GA. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences on best practices in differentiated instruction for gifted and high-ability learners. She has served in a variety of roles for both the Georgia Association for Gifted Children (Co-facilitator for GAGC: Coalition for Access and Equity), and NAGC. She is a former Javits-Frasier Scholar, a member of NAGC’s writing team for the LEAP Framework, past chair of Early Childhood Network, and past chair of the Teaching for High Potential Advisory Board.

    Module Navigation

    This self-study module has four sections: Engage, Learn, Apply, and Reflect & Assess. Note that the module sections are referred to as "chapters" in a few places on the platform. As you progress through each section, you'll find that you must complete some tasks before others are available. Once the tasks are completed, you will be able to go back and access them. The module also includes several downloadable documents that you can file or print for your own record keeping or share with your district. Once you fully complete the module, you'll be able to download a certificate to share with your district.

    Available LEAP Differentiating Instruction Modules

    • Differentiating Instruction Module 1. Using the Effective DI Practices
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 2. Embedding Culture Into DI
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 3. Nurturing the DI Mindset
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 4. Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction and Assessment
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 5. Organizing and Managing Your DI Classroom


    Module Contributors

    Thank you to the following individuals who contributed their expertise to these modules: Brittany Anderson, Lynette Breedlove, Donna Y. Ford, Shelagh Gallagher, Brian Housand, Tracy Inman, Andi McNair, Jessica Potts, Sally Reis, Julia L. Roberts, Lisa Van Gemert, and Marcy Voss

     

    Module Reviewers

    Thank you to our LEAP Curriculum Design Module reviewers:  Kimberle Curtis, Melissa Edmonds, Kristen Job, Katie Lewis, Carl Lund, Melanie Meyer, Emily Mofield, Bailey Nafziger, and Emily Stefanich.

  • Differentiating Instruction Module 2: Embedding Culture into DI
    Contains 22 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Why Culture Is Key in Successful Differentiation

    This self-study module is part of NAGC's 5-module professional learning series on differentiated instruction. The basis for the series is the LEAP professional learning framework: Lead (with) Effective (and) Actionable Practice. 

    Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

    • Consider how assumptions we make about gifted students from diverse backgrounds may affect the way we present lessons.
    • Apply DI strategies to honor the different cultural knowledge and skills that gifted students bring to the classroom.
    • Analyze rigorous DI tasks and resources for cultural relevance across all content areas. 
    • Identify ways to build relationships with students by learning from and with their communities. 


    LEAP is rooted in NAGC’s belief that educators intentionally choose and lead their own learning and that of their students by using effective and actionable strategies that are applied through a cycle of reflective practice and improvement. When you Take the LEAP, you direct your own learning, evaluate strategies, roll up your sleeves, and keep moving forward!

    Module Copyright 2024 National Association for Gifted Children. All Rights Reserved.

    Module Navigation

    This self-study module has four sections: Engage, Learn, Apply, and Reflect & Assess. Note that the module sections are referred to as "chapters" in a few places on the platform. As you progress through each section, you'll find that you must complete some tasks before others are available. Once the tasks are completed, you will be able to go back and access them. The module also includes several downloadable documents that you can file or print for your own record keeping or share with your district. Once you fully complete the module, you'll be able to download a certificate to share with your district.

    Available LEAP Differentiating Instruction Modules

    • Differentiating Instruction Module 1. Using the Effective DI Practices
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 2. Embedding Culture Into DI
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 3. Nurturing the DI Mindset
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 4. Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction and Assessment
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 5. Organizing and Managing Your DI Classroom


    Module Contributors

    Thank you to the following individuals who contributed their expertise to these modules: Brittany Anderson, Lynette Breedlove, Donna Y. Ford, Shelagh Gallagher, Brian Housand, Tracy Inman, Andi McNair, Jessica Potts, Sally Reis, Julia L. Roberts, Lisa Van Gemert, and Marcy Voss

     

    Module Reviewers

    Thank you to our LEAP Curriculum Design Module reviewers:  Kimberle Curtis, Melissa Edmonds, Kristen Job, Katie Lewis, Carl Lund, Melanie Meyer, Emily Mofield, Bailey Nafziger, and Emily Stefanich.

  • Differentiating Instruction Module 3: Nurturing the DI Mindset
    Contains 24 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Exploring a Growth Mindset for Teacher and Students

    This self-study module is part of NAGC's 5-module professional learning series on differentiated instruction. The basis for the series is the LEAP professional learning framework: Lead (with) Effective (and) Actionable Practice. 

    Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

    • Explore the benefits of student growth mindsets vs fixed mindset in the gifted classroom. 
    • Analyze the role of mindsets in building a differentiated classroom. 
    • Establish a classroom environment that promotes a growth mindset.
    • Apply DI strategies that encourage risk-taking in the classroom.


    LEAP is rooted in NAGC’s belief that educators intentionally choose and lead their own learning and that of their students by using effective and actionable strategies that are applied through a cycle of reflective practice and improvement. When you Take the LEAP, you direct your own learning, evaluate strategies, roll up your sleeves, and keep moving forward!

    Module Copyright 2024 National Association for Gifted Children. All Rights Reserved.

    Module Navigation

    This self-study module has four sections: Engage, Learn, Apply, and Reflect & Assess. Note that the module sections are referred to as "chapters" in a few places on the platform. As you progress through each section, you'll find that you must complete some tasks before others are available. Once the tasks are completed, you will be able to go back and access them. The module also includes several downloadable documents that you can file or print for your own record keeping or share with your district. Once you fully complete the module, you'll be able to download a certificate to share with your district.

    Available LEAP Differentiating Instruction Modules

    • Differentiating Instruction Module 1. Using the Effective DI Practices
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 2. Embedding Culture Into DI
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 3. Nurturing the DI Mindset
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 4. Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction and Assessment
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 5. Organizing and Managing Your DI Classroom


    Module Contributors

    Thank you to the following individuals who contributed their expertise to these modules: Brittany Anderson, Lynette Breedlove, Donna Y. Ford, Shelagh Gallagher, Brian Housand, Tracy Inman, Andi McNair, Jessica Potts, Sally Reis, Julia L. Roberts, Lisa Van Gemert, and Marcy Voss

     

    Module Reviewers

    Thank you to our LEAP Curriculum Design Module reviewers:  Kimberle Curtis, Melissa Edmonds, Kristen Job, Katie Lewis, Carl Lund, Melanie Meyer, Emily Mofield, Bailey Nafziger, and Emily Stefanich.

  • Differentiating Instruction Module 4: Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction and Assessment
    Contains 22 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Welcoming AI Into Your DI Classroom

    This self-study module is part of NAGC's 5-module professional learning series on differentiated instruction. The basis for the series is the LEAP professional learning framework: Lead (with) Effective (and) Actionable Practice. 

    Upon successful completion of this module, you will have these essential understandings:

    • Generative artificial intelligence can be a helpful tool for DI when paired with professional expertise and an understanding of student needs.
    • Prompt engineering skills are necessary for teachers and students to achieve the best possible results from any generative AI tool.
    • All output from generative AI must be carefully examined for cultural bias and accuracy.
    • Generative AI and other technical tools cannot replace the personal and professional expertise of a human teacher.


    LEAP is rooted in NAGC’s belief that educators intentionally choose and lead their own learning and that of their students by using effective and actionable strategies that are applied through a cycle of reflective practice and improvement. When you Take the LEAP, you direct your own learning, evaluate strategies, roll up your sleeves, and keep moving forward!

    Module Copyright 2024 National Association for Gifted Children. All Rights Reserved.

    Module Navigation

    This self-study module has four sections: Engage, Learn, Apply, and Reflect & Assess. Note that the module sections are referred to as "chapters" in a few places on the platform. As you progress through each section, you'll find that you must complete some tasks before others are available. Once the tasks are completed, you will be able to go back and access them. The module also includes several downloadable documents that you can file or print for your own record keeping or share with your district. Once you fully complete the module, you'll be able to download a certificate to share with your district.

    Available LEAP Differentiating Instruction Modules

    • Differentiating Instruction Module 1. Using the Effective DI Practices
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 2. Embedding Culture Into DI
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 3. Nurturing the DI Mindset
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 4. Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction and Assessment
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 5. Organizing and Managing Your DI Classroom


    Module Contributors

    Thank you to the following individuals who contributed their expertise to these modules: Brittany Anderson, Lynette Breedlove, Donna Y. Ford, Shelagh Gallagher, Brian Housand, Tracy Inman, Andi McNair, Jessica Potts, Sally Reis, Julia L. Roberts, Lisa Van Gemert, and Marcy Voss

     

    Module Reviewers

    Thank you to our LEAP Curriculum Design Module reviewers:  Kimberle Curtis, Melissa Edmonds, Kristen Job, Katie Lewis, Carl Lund, Melanie Meyer, Emily Mofield, Bailey Nafziger, and Emily Stefanich.

  • Differentiating Instruction Module 5: Organizing and Managing Your DI Classroom
    Contains 21 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Putting DI Structures Into Place

    This self-study module is part of NAGC's 5-module professional learning series on differentiated instruction. The basis for the series is the LEAP professional learning framework: Lead (with) Effective (and) Actionable Practice. 

    Upon successful completion of this module, you will have these essential understandings

    • Effective DI classrooms have clearly established but flexible routines.  
    • Respectful tasks for all learners and groups set high expectations.
    • Ongoing assessments provide growth-oriented feedback for learners and fair evaluation.
    • Defensible DI decisions must be based on data and clearly communicated to students, parents, and administration.


    LEAP is rooted in NAGC’s belief that educators intentionally choose and lead their own learning and that of their students by using effective and actionable strategies that are applied through a cycle of reflective practice and improvement. When you Take the LEAP, you direct your own learning, evaluate strategies, roll up your sleeves, and keep moving forward!

    Module Copyright 2024 National Association for Gifted Children. All Rights Reserved.

    Module Navigation

    This self-study module has four sections: Engage, Learn, Apply, and Reflect & Assess. Note that the module sections are referred to as "chapters" in a few places on the platform. As you progress through each section, you'll find that you must complete some tasks before others are available. Once the tasks are completed, you will be able to go back and access them. The module also includes several downloadable documents that you can file or print for your own record keeping or share with your district. Once you fully complete the module, you'll be able to download a certificate to share with your district.

    Available LEAP Differentiating Instruction Modules

    • Differentiating Instruction Module 1. Using the Effective DI Practices
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 2. Embedding Culture Into DI
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 3. Nurturing the DI Mindset
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 4. Using AI Tools to Differentiate Instruction and Assessment
    • Differentiating Instruction Module 5. Organizing and Managing Your DI Classroom


    Module Contributors

    Thank you to the following individuals who contributed their expertise to these modules: Brittany Anderson, Lynette Breedlove, Donna Y. Ford, Shelagh Gallagher, Brian Housand, Tracy Inman, Andi McNair, Jessica Potts, Sally Reis, Julia L. Roberts, Lisa Van Gemert, and Marcy Voss

     

    Module Reviewers

    Thank you to our LEAP Curriculum Design Module reviewers:  Kimberle Curtis, Melissa Edmonds, Kristen Job, Katie Lewis, Carl Lund, Melanie Meyer, Emily Mofield, Bailey Nafziger, and Emily Stefanich.