Professional Development
All Means All: Using Differentiation to Increase Access & Inclusion
Through play and peer learning, educators will be empowered with strategies to differentiate instruction and build inclusive environments where each and every student thrives. Explore growth mindset, apply strategies to real-world scenarios, and engage in “Pause & Play” activities that model inclusion. Leave with practical tools and resources to support staff and students, ensuring all learners are seen, supported, and set up for success.
Objectives
Tangible Resources
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Differentiation Bank
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Pause & Play Activity Guide
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Graphic Organizers
Presenter Bio
Claire Finders is on a mission to empower all with excellent education. With more than a decade of experience in teaching, special education, school leadership, and enrichment operations, she has a strong track record of driving cultural change, fostering community engagement, and implementing equitable learning strategies. As Founder and CEO of AllSet Education, Claire creates engaging STEM, Arts, Life Skills, and Movement programs that empower students, educators, and communities. She holds degrees from USC, Pace University, and the University of Washington and is committed to building sustainable solutions that inspire lifelong learning.
Agenda
Activity
💡Details & ⚙️Resources
Intro
Why?
5 min
💡Ground in your why. Explore the impact of a growth mindset and your role in capacity building.
Grow it
Relate & Differentiate
10 min
💡With a jigsaw approach, investigate differentiation through product, process, content, and environment.
⚙️AllSet’s Differentiation Bank
Know It
Get Real
15 min
💡Examine case studies, apply differentiation strategies, and make a practice of inclusion.
⚙️Graphic Organizers
Pause & Play
Entourage
10 min
💡Engage in a whole group activity to reset mind, body, and mood.
⚙️AllSet’s Pause & Play Activity Guide
Show It
Make Moves
15 min
💡Extend learning through active peer discourse and prepare to apply within your context.
AllSet
Reflection
5 min
💡Share out and evaluate your learning experience.