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Tomlinson, C.A., (2000). Differentiation of instruction in the elementary grades. ERIC Digest. ERIC_NO: ED443572.
http://ericir.syr.edu/plweb-cgi/obtain.pl

To meet the needs of diverse student populations, many teachers differentiate instruction. This digest describes differentiated instruction, discusses the reasons for differentiated instruction, what makes it successful, and suggests how teachers may begin implementation.
Tomlinson, C.A., (1995). Differentiating instruction for advanced learners in the mixed-ability middle school classroom. ERIC Digest E536.
http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed389141.html

The ability to differentiate instruction for middle school aged learners is a challenge. Responding to the diverse students needs found in inclusive, mixed-ability classrooms is particularly difficult. This digest provides an overview of some key principles for differentiating instruction, with an emphasis on the learning needs of academically advanced students.

Tomlinson, C.A., & Allan, S. D., (2000). Leadership for differentiating schools and classrooms. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/books/tonlinson00book.html

This Web site contains two chapters from Tomlinson's recent publication: Leadership for differentiating schools and classrooms, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. This book is designed for those in leadership positions to learn about differentiated instruction.

Web Article: Mapping a route toward differentiated instruction.
http://www.ascd.org/pdi/demo/diffinstr/tomlinson2.html

Carol Ann Tomlinson, an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Foundations and Policy at the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA provides an article entitled; Mapping a route toward differentiated instruction. Educational Leadership, 57,1.
Willis, S. & Mann, L., (2000). Differentiating instruction: Finding manageable ways to meet individual needs (Excerpt). Curriculum Update.
http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/cupdate/200/1win.html

Based on the concept that "one size does not fit all" the authors describe the teaching philosophy of differentiated instruction. More teachers are determined to reach all learners, to challenge students who may be identified as gifted as well as students who lag behind grade level. This article excerpt describes the essential components of differentiated instruction beginning with three aspects of curriculum: content, process and products.

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Web site
www.ascd.org/pdi/demo/diffinstr/differentiated1.html

A site by ASCD (2000) which discusses differentiated instruction. Page links to other pages with examples from a high school* and elementary school*, key characteristics of a differentiated classroom, benefits, related readings, discussion, and related links to explore. *might be good to look at for case story ideas

Educational Leadership Research Link
www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/0009/holloway.html

This Web site, provided by Educational Leadership, links the reader to a brief summary of an article by Holloway. The author has provided a bulleted summary regarding the principles and theories that drive differentiated instruction.

Holloway, J.H., (2000). Preparing Teachers for Differentiated Instruction. Educational Leadership, 58 (1).
http://web.uvic.ca/~jdurkin/edd401su/Differentiated.html

This site is from an education course by Dr. John Durkin. It includes a diagram with suggestions for approaches to differentiated instruction. It also includes a listing of what differentiated instruction is and is not, rules of thumb on how to instruct, and management strategies.
Theroux, P. (2001). Enhance Learning with Technology. Differential Instruction.
www.cssd.ab.ca/tech/oth/learn/differentiating.htm

Theroux provides a thorough site on differential instruction for a Canadian school district. Provides links to teacher attitudes, learning strategies, teacher resources, integrating technology, integrating outcomes, exploring projects, sample lesson plans*, planning projects, thinking skills, developing Web pages, assessing, and tutorials.
Web Site: for Teachers, Administrators, and Higher Education
www.teach-nology.com/litined/dif_instruction/

This web site is designed for educators and uses technology to inform teachers about current practices, literature, the law in education, as well as professional development. Additionally, links to articles including research on educational practices including links to information on differentiated instruction are included.