Event Description
Differentiation doesn’t have to mean endless small groups or planning multiple lessons for each class—those approaches often lead to teacher burnout. In this engaging and practical afternoon workshop, Leah Mermelstein Consulting will help you debunk common myths about differentiation in literacy instruction and replace them with effective, transferable strategies.You’ll learn how to:
Differentiate During Whole-Class Teaching: Discover how to support struggling students in reaching grade-level goals while providing high-achieving students with the nudge they need—all within the same lesson.
Make Informed Decisions for Small Groups: Understand when and why to use small-group instruction effectively, including strategies for "catch-up" and "keep-up" groups that don’t overburden your schedule.
Design Meaningful Independent Work: Explore practical, connected activities for independent seat work or centers that reinforce Tier 1 instruction, ensuring students engage in purposeful learning.
All participants will receive LMC’s comprehensive 64-page Teacher Toolkit, a planning and teaching guide packed with everything you need to implement the strategies from the workshop. The toolkit includes a dedicated section on independent seat work, giving you ready-to-use materials to make your literacy program both impactful and manageable.Join us to move beyond burnout and create a differentiated literacy classroom that works—for you and your students!
Your Presenter(s)
Leah Mermelstein
Leah Mermelstein is a well-known expert and author on the teaching of writing, reading, and language development. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at national conferences, admired for her close study of students' writing and reading development. As a literacy consultant, she works closely with school districts, teachers, and students, helping develop and deliver quality and cohesive literacy instruction. She holds a Master's degree in Cultural Diversity and Curriculum Reform and aspires to ground all of her work in creating equitable access to children and families. She lives in New Jersey, with her young daughter.