Lisa Westman - Student-Driven Differentiation: 8 Steps to Harmonize Learning in the Classroom

To say I have been waiting for this book by Lisa Westman with great anticipation would be an understatement. She was a frequent and very popular guest blogger for my Finding Common Ground blog. Westman has hit it out of the park with her new book, much like she did with each and every guest blog. She has a deeply engaging writing style that offers practical steps on how to differentiate using her deep knowledge on the topic. She literally differentiated this book in a variety of ways to help us deepen our understanding. Not only is this a must-read, but it is a book that will be relevant for a very long time.

Peter DeWitt

Author/Consultant

This book by Lisa Westman is a must-read for educators everywhere. She delivers a new look at how differentiation must work in our classrooms, with an emphasis on the concept of student-driven differentiation, in which the focus is always on student learning, student growth, and investing students in their own learning and their own learning needs. This book is extremely well written and provides practical tips for teachers hoping to transform learning in their classrooms to ensure that all students learn at high levels. The tools and resources in this bookcombined with Westmans expert insightsprovide a road map for readers to better meet the needs of all students in our schools. Student-Driven Differentiation: 8 Steps to Harmonize Learning in the Classroom is a game changer for educatorsand the students they serve!

Jeffrey Zoul

Instructional and Leadership Coach, Speaker, Author

This fascinating book presents differentiation in a way that demystifies the strategy so that teachers can unlock thinking and promote rigorous instruction.

Marian White-Hood, Head of School

Potomac Preparatory Public Charter School, Washington, DC

A step-by-step guide to differentiationall educators need to read this book. It presents a clear and careful blueprint for an insightful and practical foundation in differentiation. When it comes to differentiation, educators have been looking for a practical book: Now we have it.

Lyne N. Ssebikindu, Principal

Crump Elementary School, Cordova, TN

Lisa Westman does an excellent job of explaining the what of differentiation as well as the how. Examples from practitioners show it can be done effectively. The variety of voicesstudents, administrators, teachers, communitylends credibility by approaching differentiation from multiple perspectives. An excellent book to help teachers truly understand how to differentiate. Westman focuses on real-world examples that are driven by research and student needs.

Jennifer Marten, Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Online School Coordinator

Plymouth Joint School District, Plymouth, WI

Lisa Westman hits a homerun with this practical and powerful book about learning, teaching, and excellence for ALL students. Containing examples from the field, blended with Lisas courageous and proven success as a teacher leader, all who read this book will be able to implement student-focused strategies. This is a book all teachers and educational leaders need to read and share.

Michael Lubelfeld, Author and Superintendent

Deerfield Public School District 109, Deerfield, IL

Westman shows the importance of focusing on the learner. She does this eloquently by supporting educators with practical ideas to empower students in their learning. Empowering learners should be the norm in education, and Westman helps educators move toward that standard.

George Couros, Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant

Author of The Innovators Mindset

Lisa Westman presents a seamless alignment of differentiation strategies with approaches designed to empower students. She expertly weaves research, anecdotes, and personal stories with pragmatic and helpful how-tos. Her specific examples and graphics provide concrete visual tools to support the powerful professional growth opportunities she offers. I recommend this insightful, well-written book for teachers, teacher-leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum supervisors, and administrators.

Debbie Silver, Author of Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8, Deliberate Optimism, and Teaching Kids to Thrive

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