What differentiated instruction is--and isn't -- The rationale for differentiated instruction in mixed-ability classrooms -- The role of the teacher in a differentiated classroom -- A look inside some differentiated classrooms -- Strategies for managing a differentiated classroom -- Preparing students and parents for a differentiated classroom -- The how-to's of planning differentiated lessons -- Differentiating content -- Differentiating process -- Differentiating products -- Assessment in a differentiated classroom -- A final thought -- Appendix.