Teacher's Survival Guide: Differentiating Instruction in the Elementary Classroom answers the most common questions about differentiation, including what it is, how teachers can set up a classroom that promotes differentiation, which topics should be differentiated, what strategies are most effective, and how teachers can assess students engaged in different classroom experiences. Each chapter provides proven differentiation strategies along with examples of their use in elementary classrooms. From 21st-century learning to the Common Core State Standards to established differentiation models, this resource will guide teachers of children in grades K-5 to successfully differentiate instruction for all of their students. The Teacher's Survival Guide series is filled with practical information, tips for success, and advice from experienced educators which is perfect for beginning and early career teachers. Each of the books in this series offers field-tested, proven strategies designed to help classroom teachers meet the needs of all students.

Author Biography

Julia L. Roberts, Ed.D., is the Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University. She serves as Executive Director of The Center for Gifted Studies and the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky. Tracy F. Inman, Ed.D., has devoted her career to meeting the needs of young people, especially those who are gifted and talented. She has taught at both the high school and collegiate levels, as well as in summer programs for gifted and talented youth. Tracy serves as associate director for The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University.