This virtual class is an introduction to the art of differentiation. We will be looking at the critical elements for success in today's classrooms by exploring evidence-based strategies and user-friendly tools to seamlessly integrate differentiation practices and optimize teaching, learning, and assessment for all students, every day. The course will involve synchronous and asynchronous content and assignments. The entire course will take 20 hours and these hours can count towards the Arizona Gifted Endorsement. We will be using the book, Making Differentiation a Habit by Diane Heacox. Please be sure to purchase this book prior to the start of the course.
Date: Every Monday in April 2024 : April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Location: Virtual through the Pima County School Superintendent's Office
Cost: $25
Facilitator: Kari Sjursen, M.ED., NBCT
Kari Sjursen is the Gifted Education Specialist at Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 in the Marana Unified School District. Utilizing a variety of programming models, including K-2 Talent Development, content acceleration, K-5 send-out, and Middle School Gifted Elective, Kari strives to provide students with gifted services that both stimulates and supports their developing brains. She is a 2021 Notre Dame Trustey STEM Fellow and a 2022 Arizona State University ASAP STEM Fellow. A Nationally Board Certified Teacher, Kari has presented both nationally and internationally on topics related to gifted education, problem based learning, computer science, and STEM Integration.
