Inclusion and Teaching in Chicago

Today is the last day before our winter break and I handed back original copies, posters, activities, and supports from the fair. However, I am so proud of the materials we collected that I created posters out of many of the materials I still have. I'm hoping to take these posters on the road to show others. I can also take these posters out whenever I want to highlight a cool differentiated activity. These bad boys are staying in my life for a long time! Have a wonderful, relaxing break. Can't wait to start blogging again in 2016!

Last week, I threw a Differentiation Fair (with the help of many, many amazing people including the entire Jahn staff) and the staff showed off such amazing work. It warmed my cold, cat shaped heart. The original idea of the Differentiation Fair comes from this great article from Paula Kluth, Sheila Danaher, and John Price. You can also find more on creating a fair in Paula Kluth's book Don't We Already Do Inclusion? Essentially, a Differentiation Fair is a school-wide event that celebrates the differentiation teachers are already doing in their classroom. It helps teachers to recognize: Differentiation is something that they are already doing (and doing well!) Their colleagues are a great resource for new ideas to support all students I am no party planner but the teacher work was so good so I tried my best. Here is how I put together the fair! 1. The Introduction   First I introduced the fair by talking to each team about differentiation (our tea