Compacting & Differentiation for Gifted Students

Purpose

Learn practical strategies and resources about how to use curriculum compacting and differentiation strategies for the mixed-ability classroom. Compacting is an effective tool for managing and organizing differentiation in any classroom or as a part of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model.  In this strand, teachers will learn how to identify previously mastered curriculum content that can be eliminated and replaced with differentiated curriculum, assessments, and enrichment to enhance students’ strength areas and excitement for learning! The book Curriculum Compacting: A Guide to Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction Through Enrichment and Acceleration, is recommended for participants and is available at a discounted price.

liz.fogarty@stthomas.edu