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Differentiated Instruction: reaching all learners Learn the widely respected, research-based instructional approach known as Differ entiated Instruction (DI). DI provides teachers with effective, manageable strategies for meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse student population within the context of today’s standards-based curriculum. Add value to what you are already doing; develop a highly interactive learning community using Oregon’s leading experts to model the DI principles and processes. District-wide professional development Partner with PSU to provide relevant training toward essential student learning. We tailor our online professional development to support your district’s priorities and existing improvement plans.
Courses: • Instructional Strategies and Assessment of Student Learning (spring) • One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners (summer) • Curriculum and Content Differentiation—capstone (summer) • Multiple Ways of Knowing Your Learners (fall) • Systems for Successful Implementation (winter) For course listings, see page 16. The final course of this series will be offered Spring 2010.
For program information, go to www.ceed.pdx. edu/differentiate or contact Cailín O’Connor at caoconno@pdx.edu or 503-725-8234.
Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, MA or MS Program highlights Accelerated timeline Part-time for two years: begin fall 2010 and end summer 2012 Accessibility Brought to your community Convenience One class each term fall through spring and two classes in the summer; evening classes during the year and condensed class schedule during the summers
A master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides teachers and other professional educators with expertise in how instructors best teach and how students best learn. The program consists of 30 core credits, with students taking or transfering in an additional 15 credits of electives to complete the 45-credit degree. The elective credits may also be used toward specializations or endorsements.
New off-campus cohorts begin fall 2010 Recruiting now in these areas: • McMinnville • Salem • Astoria Additional sites may be requested if demand exists. 2
Cohort model Make lifelong connections with peers and administrators Credits Earn all 30 of the core credits in your community and transfer in or take 15 credits of electives; PSU offers many elective classes online (see www.ceed.pdx.edu).
For more information, visit www.ceed.pdx.edu/c_and_i (also links to the application packet), contact Kristen Pilgrim at pilgrimk@pdx.edu, or call 1-800-547-8887 ext 4626.