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September 12, 2011
Riley has a Continuum of Differentiated Services.
Differentiation is the process of adapting the curriculum according to the ability level of any student. Any change to content, process, or product constitutes differentiation.
Differentiation is meeting the needs of students.
-Pacing
-Pre-Tests
-Extensions
-Learning Contracts
-Independent Studies
-Flexible Groups
-Student Choice of Research Topic and/or Product
-Flexible Groups
-Extensions
Collaboration and Teamwork
Higher-Order Thinking Skills for Problem Solving
Creativity and Curiosity
Informational and Technological Literacies
Self-directed Learning Strategies
Active involvement in learning. Investigations based on real world
problems. Critical thinking for problem-solving.
Acquisition of critical knowledge. Teamwork and collaboration. Conflict resolution. Reporting of research and delivery of
recommendations or an action plan.
Resources
Coaches
Co-Investigators
Evaluators
Guides
Actively engages them in meaningful information seeking, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Provides opportunity for the application of their reading and math expertise while classroom differentiation experiences offer specific skill-based extensions.
Students will: Formulate questions for inquiry. Construct a problem statement to guide
research. Gather and synthesize pertinent
information. Develop and implement an action plan. Reflect on the effectiveness of the plan.
Students: Scheduled for 1 hour per week.
Homework: No additional PSI homework due to its collaborative nature.
Student Absence: Meet with a co-teacher so that s/he can be prepared to participate in the next activity.
Co-teachers: Mr. Lapetino—Learning Coach Mrs. Ditthardt—Library Media Specialist Dr. Beyersdorfer—Instructional Technology
Specialist
Partnership in the PSI Sessions: Converse with your child about his/her experience.◦ Supports his/her learning.◦ Allows for deeper processing of the experience.◦ Provides opportunity to alert a co-teacher to a
concern or a question.
PSI Introduction Letters: Sent at the beginning of each investigation describing the project.
Parent Night: Introduction to 21st Century Skills and the PSI format implemented by District 21’s Enrichment Program.
Let’s Move: Growing Strong—first Problem Solving Investigation has a focus on wellness.
Webpage Differentiation and Enrichment Online
http://www.riley.ccsd21.org/online_classrooms/riley_differentiation_enrichment_online.html
Wiki:
Parent NightAgendaPowerPoint Slide ShowStudent Testimonials
Parent PSI Program Summary Letters: sent at the end of each investigation.
On-going Assessment: No Final Letter Grade. Variety of formats and elementso Evidence of the use of 21st Century Skills.o Critical thinking and meaning-making based on
research and collaboration. o Presentation of findings and recommendations
o Oral—debate, round table, news reporto Written—electronic presentations (wiki,
Powerpoint) and print formats.
J.W. Riley School 847-670-3400
EmailMr. Lapetino, Learning Coach
Mrs. Ditthardt, Library Media [email protected]
Dr. Beyersdorfer, NBCT Instructional Technology Specialist
