• Tomlinson, C. A., & Imbeau, M. B. (2010). Leading and managing a differentiated classroom. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 

  
   

  • Chapter 5: “Classroom Routines: Preparing for the Work Ahead”
    
    This chapter provides practical tools for designing and organizing a classroom that is conducive to differentiated instruction. As you read, consider the needs of your students and note which tools you will begin implementing in your classroom.
     
  • Chapter 6: “Routines in a Differentiated Classroom: Once the Work Begins”
    
    This chapter describes specific strategies for managing routines that sustain a differentiated classroom. As you read, consider which routines you could apply in your classroom and what the potential challenges and benefits might be.
     

(Optional)

• Teach For America. (2011). Instructional planning & delivery. Retrieved from http://www.teachingasleadership.org/sites/default/files/Related-Readings/IPD_2011.pdf.

   

  • Chapter 6: “Lesson Planning, Part II: Instructional Methods” (pp. 105–129)

Browse and view two to three clips of differentiation management strategies from the website below:

• Teaching Channel. (n.d.). Retrieved September 20, 2012, from https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos?categories=topics_differentiation
  
  The link above will take you to a page of the Teaching Channel’s website. This page features many differentiated classrooms. View two to three clips to see various differentiation management strategies. As you browse and view, consider what it takes to build and maintain a differentiated classroom. What ideas would be beneficial for your classroom?