Spotlight Series
Spotlight Series: Differentiation in the Classroom
These three short online workshops provide a comprehensive toolkit of strategies to help teachers implement effective differentiation in the classroom.
Educators will deepen their understanding of student readiness, learning profiles, and individual interests, enabling them to design tailored learning experiences that engage every student. By making learning more accessible and equitable, these workshops support the creation of inclusive environments that meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Each online workshop will be 1 hour and 30 minutes, and will provide you with evidence-based practices, tools, and strategies, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues.
If you have any questions, please contact ProD@fraseracademy.ca.
When: Next offering TBD
Cost: $95
Format: Online
Balance Learner Needs with Learning Process
In a classroom of 20+ students, meeting diverse learning needs can feel overwhelming. How do you create an inclusive, accessible environment that engages every learner?
This session equips you with practical tools and strategies to develop a classroom profile, allowing you to plan differentiated, student-centered experiences with confidence.
Participants will learn to:
- Understand Differentiation: Grasp the core principles and why they matter.
- Know Your Students: Learn simple, effective ways to gather insights about their needs.
- Build a Classroom Profile: Organize student data to shape targeted instruction.
- Enhance Instruction: Implement strategies that support differentiation in everyday teaching.
Join us to discover actionable techniques that make differentiation easier and more impactful!
When: Next offering TBD
Cost: $95
Format: Online
Building Bridges: Making Content Accessible to Diverse Learners
Every learner is unique—just like fingerprints, no two brains are wired the same way. These differences shape how we process and engage with information, making some classroom content more accessible than others. As educators, how can we ensure our materials meet the needs of all students?
In this session, you’ll explore practical frameworks and strategies to make your course content more inclusive and adaptable.
Participants will learn to:
- Enhance Learning with Accommodations: Discover how small adjustments can create a big impact.
- Modify Difficulty Without Losing Depth: Learn to differentiate content while preserving conceptual complexity.
- Boost Engagement Through Scaffolding: Use targeted support to foster independence and deeper learning.
Join us to explore effective differentiation strategies that empower every learner to succeed!
When: Next offering TBD
Cost: $95
Format: Online
Differentiated Assessments: Ensuring Equitable Opportunities for Every Learner
Assessment should accurately reflect each student’s learning, yet for the 20% of students who learn differently, traditional methods often fall short. Research highlights the importance of purposeful feedback and differentiated assessments to truly measure student understanding.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore practical frameworks, strategies, and tools to design assessments that support all learners effectively.
Participants will learn to:
- Apply Formative Assessment Techniques: These techniques help gauge student readiness.
- Design Differentiated Assignments: Allow students to showcase their learning.
- Use Flexible, Single-column Rubrics: Support equitable assessment practices.
Join us to discover how differentiated assessments can help every learner shine!