Designing for Diversity: Supporting All Learners and Monitoring Progress

Lauren Boucher
Presenter
60
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.94
Course rating
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Description

Are you searching for practical ways to design instruction that meets the diverse needs of all students in your classroom? Progress monitoring enables educators to make data-driven instructional decisions, provide targeted interventions and support, and adjust teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners effectively. Join Lauren Boucher for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore strategies for supporting diverse learners and monitoring progress including evidence-based best practices for accommodating the needs of students with varying abilities and backgrounds. Get ready to embark on a journey towards creating inclusive and equitable learning experiences for all students! Lauren's expertise in instructional strategies will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to implement progress monitoring strategies to ensure all students are making meaningful progress towards learning goals.

Objectives

Recall the key concepts and principles of designing for diversity and progress monitoring as discussed in the workshop Analyze the importance of designing instruction that supports diverse learners and implementing progress monitoring techniques to ensure all students make meaningful progress towards learning goals. Implement strategies for designing instruction that incorporates universal design for learning principles, differentiation, and culturally responsive teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Evaluate the effectiveness of progress monitoring techniques in tracking student growth and informing instructional decisions, using student data to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement. Assess your own instructional practices and progress monitoring procedures, reflecting on opportunities for improvement and alignment with principles of equity and inclusion. Develop a personalized plan for designing instruction for diversity and implementing progress monitoring techniques in your classroom, incorporating strategies for differentiation,

Key Take Aways

• Gain a deeper understanding of the principles of designing instruction for diversity, including differentiation strategies and culturally responsive teaching practices. • Learn practical techniques for implementing progress monitoring in your classroom, including selecting appropriate assessment tools, setting measurable learning objectives, and analyzing student data to inform instructional decisions. • Explore tools and resources for supporting diverse learners and monitoring progress effectively, including data tracking templates, progress monitoring charts, and intervention planning guides. • Discover best practices for successful implementations of designing for diversity and progress monitoring, and gain insights into how these strategies can promote equity, inclusion, and student success.

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Lauren Boucher

Lauren Boucher has 18+ years in public education, teaching 3rd grade, gifted K-8, and working as a Digital Teaching and Learning Coach. Now a Southeast Regional Consultant for the NC Department of Public Instruction, she shares innovative ed tech practices nationwide.
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