Differentiated instruction is an approach that enables teachers to plan strategically to meet the needs of every student. It is rooted in the belief that there is variability among any group of learners and that teachers should adjust instruction accordingly (Tomlinson, 1999, 2001, 2003).

Differentiated Instruction Overview (PowerPoint)

General Information
(The following links are to third-party Web sites that are neither hosted nor endorsed by The School District of Lee County.)

Florida Inclusion Network
www.floridainclusionnetwork.com

Six Simple Steps to Layered Curriculum™, Nunley, Kathie F.
http://help4teachers.com

Free and copy-right free resources for layering the curriculum, mostly middle and high school levels
http://www.smcm.edu/academics/EdStudy/d7%2DProj/Projects/ResearchSites/acbrowning/index.htm

Sample Tiered Lesson Plans
http://ideanet.doe.state.in.us/exceptional/gt/tiered_curriculum/welcome.htm 

     K-12
     Differentiated by Readiness, Interest, and Learning Styles
     In Math, Science, and Language Arts

Recommended Books
Differentiated Instruction Using Technology, Benjamin
Differentiation in Practice: Grades 5-9, Tomlinson & Eidson
Differentiation in Practice: Grades K-5, Tomlinson & Eidson
Differentiation Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities, Tomlinson
Differentiation Instruction Strategies, Chapman & Gregory
Differentiation Instruction Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas, Chapman & King
Differentiation Instruction Strategies for Writing in the Content Areas, Chapman & King
Differentiation Instruction:  Responding to the Needs of All Learners, Tomlinson
How to Differentiation Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms, Tomlinson
The Teacher’s Toolbox for DI, Tilton