Differentiating K-12 Instruction for Students at All Levels of Ability

In differentiated instruction, teachers adjust curriculum and content delivery to optimize learning for all students within a general education classroom. Through differentiated instruction in K-12, teachers provide appropriate instruction for students at all levels of ability: below-target students, on-target students, above-target students, English language learners, and students with disabilities.

Research supports the use of differentiated instruction to improve student learning for students with and without disabilities.