Differentiated Instruction – Key to Student Success Module

The Differentiated Instruction – Key to Student Success module focuses on differentiated instruction within an RTI framework. It includes video examples of whole group and small group differentiated instruction.

The module is intended for teachers, principals, Education Service Center personnel, and anyone interested in learning more about differentiated instruction within an RTI framework.

In it, you will explore how Tier I small group instruction and Tier II intervention are different, and compare videos of a masterful teacher in action. You will see how she adjusts intervention instruction to meet the needs of her at-risk students.

The following three observation tools will be used during this module. You may download and print them now or during the module.

Explicit Systematic Instruction Walkthrough Tool

Instructional Grouping Walkthrough Tool

Scaffolded Practice Walkthrough Tool

Supplemental Video Resources

Teachers’ Experiences: Planning Centers

Planning Meaningful Literacy Centers

Alternate Groupings