ELIS 4804 - Differentiating for Learning in the 3-5 Classroom
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 42284,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Kristen Italiano
Email: klitaliano01@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Differentiation in the elementary grades: Strategies to engage and equip all learners | Doubet K.J. & Hockett, J.A. (2018) | |
| Optional | Best practices at tier 1: Daily differentiation for effective instruction. | Gayle, G., Kaufeldt, M., & Mattos, M. (2016) |
Text/Resources:
Required:
Doubet K.J. & Hockett, J.A. (2018) Differentiation in the elementary grades: Strategies to
engage and equip all learners (1st ed.). ASCD.
Recommended:
Gayle, G., Kaufeldt, M., & Mattos, M. (2016). Best practices at tier 1: Daily differentiation
for effective instruction.
Additional resources:
Websites:
SPED High Leverage Practices: https://highleveragepractices.org
High Leverage Practices: CEEDAR: https://ceedar.education.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CEC-HLP-Web.pdf
Positive Behavior Intervention Support: https://www.pbis.org
Response to Intervention: http://rtinetwork.org/professional/virtual-visits
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Read Chapter 1 in Differentiation in the Elementary Grades (DEG) Part 1 | Introduction to the Course Foundations of Effective Inclusive Education Building a Healthy Classroom Community Intro to the Course Foundations of Effective Inclusive Education Building a Healthy Classroom Community |
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| 8/31 | BB folder will include all materials Due: Padlet Create a video discussing the prompts on Padlet. Due: Padlet peer responses by 11:59 pm *Must respond to at least 3 peers on Padlet. | Students with a Diverse Range of Needs and their families HLP #3 Collaborate with Families Learner variability *accommodations/modifications/differentiation (content, process, product) | |
| 9/7 | Read: Chapter 2: Articulating Learning Goals | check BB and course announcements as materials and assignments will be updated | |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3: Constructing Useful Pre-Assessments | check BB and course announcements as materials and assignments will be updated | |
| 9/21 | Read: Chapter 5: Checking for Understanding Using Formative Assessment BB folder will include additional materials | check BB and course announcements as materials and assignments will be updated | |
| 9/28 | Read: Chapter 4 Providing Interactive Learning Experiences BB folder will include additional materials | ||
| 10/5 | Read: Chapter 7: Differentiating According to Student Interest & Learning Preferences BB folder will include additional materials Due: OCALI Autism Module | ||
| 10/12 | Read: Chapter 6: Differentiating According to Student Readiness | ||
| 10/19 | IRIS Module (in-class) Complete one of the assigned case studies found at the link (upload to BB) IRIS Modules: Measuring Behavior | ||
| 10/26 | Review Ohio’s SEL standards Social Emotional Learning in Ohio | ||
| 11/9 | Review and edit Field Analysis Report Social Emotional Learning, SD and SEIP work check-in with instructor Differentiated Station Work | ||
| 11/16 | Read: Chapter 8: The Nuts and Bolts of Impementing Differentiation Due: Field Analysis Report | ||
| 11/23 | Work Week and Peer Review | ||
| 12/7 | Course Wrap-Up |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.