• Descriptor 1:

    Conveys a depth of content knowledge that allows for differentiated explanations.
  • Clarification:

    Teachers clearly understand the content and structure of the discipline so that instruction can be presented multiple ways to differentiate for students who do not master learning when presented information is explained. Learning styles are matched to increase the likelihood that students will understand the content. Teachers use data to determine each student's need for differentiation and effectively plans instruction as part of the Response to Intervention (RtI) progress to focus on the knowledge and skills the student needs in order to fully comprehend the concepts and skills in each unit of study.