FDLRS Work Groups

Differentiated Instruction

Purpose of Workgroup

The purpose of this workgroup is to research, conduct, and implement a network-wide, coordinated, consistent, and applicable professional learning process that aligns with BEESS Initiatives in the area of Differentiated Instruction.  This group has collaborating members from FDLRS and FIN.


Members

Member Title Center Phone Email
*  Sheri Fiskum Co-Leader FDLRS Action 407-317-3660 sheridan.fiskum@ocps.net
Ann Page Member FDLRS Hillsborough 813-837-7777 ann.page@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Cheryl Liles Member FIN/FSU Administration 850-414-7593 cliles@mailer.fsu.edu
Kristen Redding Member FDLRS Gulfcoast 727-793-2723 reddingk@pcsb.org
Kristin Hope Member FDLRS Gulfcoast 727-793-2723 hope_k@hcsb.k12.fl.us
Marcia Levy Member FDLRS Action 407-317-3660 marcia.levy@ocps.net
Patricia Brustad Member FDLRS Suncoast 941-927-9000
ext. 32247		 patricia_brustad@
sarasota.k12.fl.us
Rose Calco Member Florida Inclusion Network 813-837-7730 rose.calco@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Susan O’Rear Member FDLRS Action 407-317-3660 orears@ocps.net
Vicki Barnitt Member Florida Inclusion Network 813-558-5416 FINBarnitt@aol.com
Mary Ann Ahearn Member FDLRS Admin/HRD 386-312-2265 ahearnm@nefec.org
Valerie Watson Member FDLRS Admin/HRD 386-312-2265 watsonv@nefec.org

* Denotes Workgroup Leaders


Progress to Date

May, 2007
The group met for the first time to begin to develop a Continuum of Differentiated Instruction. Categories include awareness, introduction, implementation and follow-up. Topics include Planning for Meaningful Differentiated Instruction (KUD), Assessment, Tiered Lessons, and Parallel Curriculum. 

February, 2008
This group planned and delivered the Introduction to Differentiated Instruction, Level One, Facilitator professional learning in Lakeland, FL.  Forty-seven participants and four presenters attended the training.

September 25, 2008
The entire workgroup met in St. Pete Beach, FL during the FDLRS HRD Fall Meeting.  They recruited new members and created an action plan.

October, 2008
The Wikispace was created and files were uploaded.

March, 2009
A second professional learning opportunity is being planned for March, 2009.  The focus will be on Level Two, Formative Assessment in the Differentiated Classroom.  Check back for more information.