Event

Professional Learning Series: Differentiation: From Daunting to Do-able

Archived Presentation by Michael Opitz

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Brightpoint Literacy Professional Learning Series B, Opitz-20091014 2302
October 14, 2009, 8:00 pm New York Time
55 mins

Differentiation: From Daunting to Doable

Presented by Michael Opitz

"Readers differ, teachers matter.". Michael Opitz explores effective ways to help you meet the challenges of today's diverse classroom. This session features ways to make differentiation work in your classroom. Michael Opitz, author, researcher, and teacher, provides insight into effective practices to help meet the diverse needs in today's classrooms.

 

About the Presenter

Michael Opitz, Ph.D., is a professor of elementary education at the University of Northern Colorado and the winner of its Outstanding Scholar Award in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. A former elementary teacher and reading specialist, Michael continues to work in classrooms throughout the U.S. and abroad. He is a highly sought-after speaker who is recognized for his practical approach to literacy instruction.

He is the author of several books, including the newly released, Comprehension and English Language Learners (2009). Other books include Flexible Grouping in Reading (1998), and Literacy Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (1998), Good-bye Round Robin, Updated Edition (2008), Do-able Differentiation (2008), Books & Beyond (2007), Listen Hear! (2004), Reaching Readers (2001), and Rhymes and Reasons (2000).