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Written for teachers who want to know how to differentiate instruction for students with learning difficulties, the second edition of Differentiating Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities draws upon the bestselling success of the first edition in explicitly showing what differentiated instruction is and how to use differentiated strategies in the classroom. With more concentration on brain-research, multiple intelligence, response to intervention (RTI), tiered instruction, and universal design for learning (UDL), William N. Bender provides the most comprehensive book on differentiated instruction and learning disabilities based on scientific research and with a practical, teacher-friendly approach. An updated reference section, brief ""Teaching Tips"" side bars, and thought-provoking new feature ""Reflections"" augment this powerful resource that educators can immediately use in the classroom with all students who have learning disabilities, who are at-risk, and who may have learning difficulties.

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William Bender has provided a strong basis for developing the understanding of differentiating instruction that can be used by new and experienced teachers in general and special education. -- David M. Sable, Director of Special Education 20061214 In light of the rules and changes mandated by No Child Left Behind, the book certainly makes a valuable contribution to the field. NCLB has resulted in ever increasing numbers of students with learning disabilities being educated in the general education classroom. For these students to reach their full potential, teachers must be able to use multiple avenues to reach, teach, and assess students. -- Patricia McCoy DeLancey, Special Educator 20061214 The book's format is user-friendly, a definite plus for teachers who are short on time and are looking for ways to enhance their teaching. -- Eloisa E. Alfonso, Exceptional Student Educator 20061214 A cornucopia of research-based, teacher-tested strategies that promise to engage students with a wide range of abilities such as we find in today's classrooms. The tips, strategies, and ideas will help teachers solve one of their most perplexing problems: raising the academic performance of students with learning difficulties. This book is a must-have for your teacher toolbox. -- Jim Grant, Executive Director 20070124 Both general and special education teachers and college-level collections catering to them will find this second edition essential. -- California Bookwatch, October 2007 20071107

William Bender has provided a strong basis for developing the understanding of differentiating instruction that can be used by new and experienced teachers in general and special education. -- David M. Sable, Director of Special Education In light of the rules and changes mandated by No Child Left Behind, the book certainly makes a valuable contribution to the field. NCLB has resulted in ever increasing numbers of students with learning disabilities being educated in the general education classroom. For these students to reach their full potential, teachers must be able to use multiple avenues to reach, teach, and assess students. -- Patricia McCoy DeLancey, Special Educator The book's format is user-friendly, a definite plus for teachers who are short on time and are looking for ways to enhance their teaching. -- Eloisa E. Alfonso, Exceptional Student Educator A cornucopia of research-based, teacher-tested strategies that promise to engage students with a wide range of abilities such as we find in today's classrooms. The tips, strategies, and ideas will help teachers solve one of their most perplexing problems: raising the academic performance of students with learning difficulties. This book is a must-have for your teacher toolbox. -- Jim Grant, Executive Director Both general and special education teachers and college-level collections catering to them will find this second edition essential. -- California Bookwatch, October 2007

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William N. Bender, PhD, has had a long and distinguished career in education, teaching in public school for several years and in higher education for some 26 years at Blue?eld State College in West Virginia, Rutgers University in New Jersey, and the University of Georgia. He has written 36 books in special and general education. With his retirement, he has stepped back from his rigorous workshop schedule, which as recently as 2016 included some 40 workshop days per year. While the COVID-19 pandemic impacted his work, he has written four historical ?ction novels and several educational books in recent years. He has delivered several professional development projects, including most recently a keynote for a virtual conference on project-based learning in Brazil in conjunction with his Corwin book Project-Based Learning (2012). Learn more about William Bender′s PD offerings Consulting Description: Differentiated Instruction Consulting Description: Math Consulting Description: Project-Based Learning Consulting Description: RTI Consulting Description: Technology 

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