Description
In this 6-hour course, Lisa Van Gemert, highlights the importance of differentiated instruction in meeting the needs of every student with a focus on gifted students. She presents practical classroom strategies and draws a clear distinction between differentiation and “more-ferentiation” (or simply offering more work to gifted students). This course includes practical applications and downloadable handouts.
Broken up into five modules, Ms. Van Gemert provides in-depth information on:
- Guiding principles and key ideas for implementation
- Tactics for creating an environment for differentiation
- Strategies for content (including depth, complexity and student interest)
- The learning process (including options for tiering instruction)





Ebony – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
Great
JULIA – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
This course its great but I would have liked to be in person so I could have received the documents in person attendees received.
Brianna – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
good
Leandra – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Much valuable information.
Berenice – SOUTH TEXAS ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of great resources shared!
celeste – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative, thank you for making it so interesting not one ounce of boredom.
TUGBA – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
I really benefit from this course
Raemi – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
good course
Eric – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
interesting
Xenia – HIDALGO ISD (verified owner) –
These courses are too long and not interesting at all
Jackson – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It does a good job of explaining differentiation and how to best serve gifted learners.
Briana – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
great
Justin – HPS – HOUSTON SOUTH/WEST (verified owner) –
great
Daniela – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course.
Jesus – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
Great examples on the differentiation of instruction
Jayme – EAST CHAMBERS ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course is really helpful and easy to understand. It gives lots of ideas for teaching all kinds of students and explains ways to make lessons better for everyone. I like that it talks about things like tiering, compacting, and changing the classroom so students can learn in different ways. It’s practical, and you can use what you learn right away in your own class. Some parts can feel a little long, but the examples make it easier to see how it works. Overall, it’s a good course for teachers who want to make learning work for every student.
Darlene – FORT STOCKTON ISD (verified owner) –
I like it, Great refresher for me.
Shelby – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
Love that it is self paced and asks important reflection questions.
Carly – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
The course was very informative.
Stacie – NEW LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great speaker! Gave many resources that can be used! Broke down the tiering and compacting into an easy to follow format.
MaryMay – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I think this course will help increase your teaching toolbox. There are a lot of knowledge and resources provided.
Jenna – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
It works well for what it is intended for.
Leslie – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
I loved the practical application in this course! She made something that seems difficult and overwhelming more manageable.
Mirtha – RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD (verified owner) –
It is great
Liza – MANSFIELD ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed learning about differentiation and how to implement it into a general classroom environment in practical ways from someone who has used these strategies before.
Yesenia – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed it
Quinneshia – KILLEEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative. The presenter explains the information very well and provides examples. I love all the resources that she shares.