Differentiated Instruction - What is Differentiation? - Special Education Term of the Week

Differentiated instruction is the backbone of good teaching. Although every child can benefit from differentiated instruction, it is vital for students with learning disabilities. Differentiation can be done in both inclusive regular classrooms, collaborative classrooms, and special education classrooms.

Appropriate differentiation can ensure that a child is educated in the least restrictive environment necessary to implement her individual education program. Learn more about differentiated instruction.

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