The Malandra Framework™ for Differentiated Instruction

“Differentiated instruction is not a collection of isolated strategies — it is a systematic approach to responsive teaching that honors the full range of learners in every classroom.”

Dr. Louise Malandra, The Malandra Framework

Core modules

Grade-band pathways

Hours of learning

Educator roles served

Every classroom contains students at different readiness levels, with different interests, and different learning profiles. This course gives educators the concrete knowledge and practical tools to respond — not reactively, but through intentional, sustainable instructional design.

Participants emerge with a portfolio of differentiated materials ready for immediate classroom use.

What you’ll learn to do

Participants leave with concrete skills and a portfolio of materials — not just theoretical knowledge.

Analyze student readiness, interests, and learning profiles using formative diagnostic data.

Design differentiated curriculum that maintains intellectual rigor and clear learning goals.

Implement classroom systems that support responsive teaching without increasing workload.

Develop varied assessments aligned to learning goals that honor different ways of demonstrating understanding.

Redesign existing lessons to serve diverse learners through tiered tasks and flexible pathways.

Create a sustainable implementation plan for differentiated instruction across a full school year.

7 modules. One coherent framework.

Each module builds on the last — from foundational principles to applied design, following the sequence Dr. Louise Malandra developed through her work with schools and districts. Every session includes video instruction, classroom case studies, downloadable tools, and reflection prompts.

Tailored for every grade band

After completing the 7 core modules, educators select the grade-band pathway that matches their instructional context — deepening differentiation practice within their specific setting.

Flexible learning. Practical application.

The course runs on an online platform and can be completed independently or as part of a structured school or district cohort. All materials are downloadable and immediately applicable.

Expert-led lessons with classroom examples.

Real classrooms, real differentiation in action.

Downloadable templates ready to use immediately.

20–25 hours, flexible scheduling.

Instructional video

Classroom case study

Reflective prompt

Applied lesson task

Portfolio artifact

Designed for the full instructional team

For educators and leaders across every grade band, K–12.