EPA 565 Differentiation of Instruction: Practical Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

Course Number: EPA 565
Course Title: Differentiation of Instruction: Practical Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners, Grades K-12
Class #: See below
Dates: July 9-12, 15, 2013
Times: 8:00am - 3:45pm
Location:Video Conferencing Sites
Faculty: Patti Drapeau, Educational Consultant
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: $1,319.00 (Maine Resident)
Registration Form:  Click here or call 780-5054 

This course is designed to assist teachers to differentiate learning experiences so that all students benefit from an appropriate level of challenge. The theory, definition, and rationale behind differentiation will be addressed; however, the main emphasis of the course will be placed on practical application. Course participants will develop a differentiated unit of study with lesson plans that show a progression of challenge, i.e. required, extended, and differentiated; an appropriate assessment tool for the unit; and a plan for field testing the unit in the classroom. Specific topics that will be addressed in the course include: strategies; acceleration and enrichment; scaffolding essential understandings; applying analytical and/or creative thinking; assessing for deep understanding; managing tiered assignments. Completion of this course qualifies towards Maine Gifted/Talented Endorsement.

Course Locations/Class #:
Dover-Foxcroft/Penquis Higher Ed Center - 2302
Ellsworth Center - 2298
Houlton Center - 2300
Lewiston-Auburn College - 2143
University College Bath - 2297
University College at East Millinocket - 2299
University College at Rockland - 2303
University College Rumford - 2304
University College at Saco - 2305
University College at Sanford - 2306
University College at South Paris - 2307
University College at Fort Kent - 2591
University of Maine at Augusta - 2301
University of Maine at Bangor - 2296
USM Portland Campus - 2146