Curriculum Mapping for Differentiated Instruction, K-8

Michelle Langa earned her Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Administration from Hofstra University. Michelle has worked in the field of education since 1973. During that time, she has held positions as Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services and Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Special Education, Executive Director of two different special education non-profit agencies, adjunct college faculty, consultant, and special education teacher.  Presently, she is the Curriculum Coordinator for the Farmington School District in Farmington, New Hampshire.   Michelle has written several articles dealing with special education, parenting and children's health issues for ParenthoodWeb.com, and LRPNET, and is also the co-author of another book entitled "Including Families of Children with Special Needs." Michelle has presented at state and national conferences including the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

This easy-to-use guide to curriculum mapping and instructional planning for K-8 student-centered classrooms blends standards, rubrics, interdisciplinary units, and a "Teacher's Tool Chest" for successful learning.

ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the Authors1. Reframing Instructional Practice for New Challenges in Education2. Six Factors That Help Create a Student-Centered Classroom3. Curriculum Mapping4. Using Standards and Rubrics5. Assessing Students¿ Learning Styles and Needs6. Differentiating Content, Process, Products, and Homework7. Blended Models: Mapped, Differentiated, and Interdisciplinary Units8. Teachers' Tool ChestsGlossaryReferencesIndex