 Evidence is provided of diagnostic, pre-assessments, formative and summative assessments
that measure a range of learner needs in lesson plans.
 Evidence is provided to illustrate that a variety of learner needs along with strengths and
weaknesses has been identified by an analysis of student and assessment data (the “entry
points” for learning experiences).
 Lesson can demonstrate connections made between prior learning and future learning.
 Teacher can document how input was gathered from families or colleagues to understand
students’ prior development and learning.
 Teacher can document how connections were made from the lesson to real-world
experiences, career options, or how other content areas were addressed.
 Teacher can document how multiple pathways for learning were provided based upon student
needs.
 Evidence is provided to document the teacher’s familiarity of students’ background
knowledge & experiences.
 Evidence is provided to document the teacher uses multiple procedures to obtain students’
background knowledge & experiences.
 Teacher can accurately explain how the lesson fits within the structure of the discipline.
 Evidence is provided to document the teacher has drawn upon an accurate analysis of
students’ development, readiness for learning, preferred learning styles & backgrounds &
prior experiences.
 Evidence is provided that demonstrates an analysis of student data was used to accurately
connect the data to specific instructional strategies & plans.
 Evidence is provided that shows the teacher planned for & can articulate specific strategies,
content, & delivery that will meet the needs of individual students & groups of students.
Master Differentiation Practitioner
 Teacher can accurately explain how an accurate analysis of student data connects the data to
differentiated goals, strategies & assessments used in the lesson.
 Teacher can accurately explain how the differentiated goals, strategies, & assessments used in
the lesson fits within the structure of the discipline.
 Teacher can demonstrate & articulate a wide range of strategies, materials & assessments to
meet all learner needs within the classroom.
 Teacher can implement instructional supports on the spot as a student falters
 Teacher can draw from a rich database of examples, metaphors & enrichments ideas to
deliver tailored explanations of concepts in lessons.