Extended 90 min

ADOPT a Practical Approach: Simplify Differentiation via the Advanced Options Planning Tool

Saturday, November 15, 2025

10:15 AM - 11:45 AM ET

Location: Convention Center, 408/409/410

Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Susan Dulong Langley, PhD (she/her/hers)

Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, United States
Ashley Y. Carpenter (she/her/hers)

Director of Professional Development & Clinical Assistant Professor
William & Mary's Center for Gifted Education
Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
Kenneth J. Wright, PhD

Dean
Talcott Mountain Academy
Avon, Connecticut, United States
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Kelly L. Kearney

Research Scientist
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, United States

Short Description: Upwardly differentiating for advanced learners is imperative yet may feel elusive. With myriad choices available, differentiating benefits from using an organizational framework. In this session, participants learn to use the Javits-funded research Advanced Differentiated Options Planning Tool (ADOPT) where practical strategies for gathering and using data to make meaningful, manageable decisions on acceleration and enrichment aligned to your curriculum are covered.

Curriculum Track - Sponsored by Riverside Insights

Learning Objectives:

Use the Advanced Differentiated Options Planning Tool to streamline upward differentiation based on student data, curriculum pacing, and high Depth of Knowledge acceleration and enrichment options.
Identify and choose acceleration and enrichment options at higher Depths of Knowledge levels that align with the curriculum and match students' readiness.
Apply the 3-Step Process for Leveling Up Cognitive Complexity to modify curriculum and resources from lower to higher Depth of Knowledge levels.