Name: Differentiation That Delivers: Proven Practices From High-Growth Districts
Start: 2026-10-29T14:00:00ZEDT
End: 2026-10-29T15:00:00ZEDT

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Having a differentiation tool is a starting point. How educators use it makes the difference. In this panel, district-level leaders and school-based educators who have driven significant student growth share their research-based and proven practices. Find out how they use classroom technology that makes differentiation genuinely high-impact, not just present, across the full range of instruction, from core Tier 1 teaching through targeted support.

You will learn how to:

Apply what the research says makes differentiation effective—and how to put it into practice.
Build real teacher buy-in that lasts beyond onboarding, the way leading districts do.
Engage students and keep families informed and confident in how differentiation tools are used.
Embed differentiation into the instructional day with practical scheduling and routine models.
Monitor usage and engagement with simple checks that keep tools and strategies purposeful over time.
Explore examples spanning whole-class Tier 1 instruction through targeted intervention.

Dr. Brian Bettis

Chief Academic Officer, Watauga County Schools

Watauga County Schools consistently ranks in the top 5 school districts in North Carolina. Dr. Bettis has served as an elementary teacher, curriculum coordinator, school & district administrator, and a university adjunct lecturer. He is “forever a teacher” and is passionate about supporting teachers in their work to provide quality instruction for all students.

Erika Saldana

Principal, Kennedy-Zapata Elementary School

Erika Saldaña is the Principal at Kennedy-Zapata Elementary School in Laredo, Texas. She earned both her Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education with a Bilingual Specialization and her Master’s in Educational Administration from Texas A&M International University. With 20 years in education, Mrs. Saldaña spent 16 years teaching Pre-K through 4th grade and held leadership roles including Cheer Sponsor and National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) Sponsor. As an administrator, she has led initiatives in PBIS, School Safety, MTSS, data-driven instruction, and teacher development. This past year, under her leadership, Kennedy-Zapata earned an A rating while serving a student population that is 97% economically disadvantaged and 88% English learners—an achievement that reflects high expectations and targeted support in a community facing significant socioeconomic and language-related barriers. She leads with heart, believing that strong relationships and equity-driven practices are the foundation for student.

Brigette Anderson

Principal, Martin Bluff Elementary School

Brigette Anderson is the principal of Martin Bluff Elementary School in Gautier, Mississippi. With 19 years of experience in education, she has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, elementary curriculum and instruction specialist, and principal within the Pascagoula-Gautier School District.

Throughout her career, Brigette has demonstrated a strong commitment to instructional excellence, teacher development, and student achievement. During her tenure as principal of Beach Elementary School, the school was recognized as a 2025 Mississippi Blue Ribbon Schooland received the Emerging Science of Reading School Awardfrom the Mississippi Department of Education. These accomplishments reflect her dedication to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and creating a school culture where students and educators can thrive.

Brigette holds a Specialist in Educational Leadership and a Master of Elementary Education from William Carey University. She is passionate about building strong relationships, empowering teachers, and inspiring students to reach their full potential. Her leadership is grounded in the belief that when educators feel supported and students feel valued, schools can achieve extraordinary things.

Tyrone Holmes

CIO, Curriculum Associates

For over two decades, Tyrone has led transformative professional experiences in Mathematics for educators at senior levels, and is called upon by district leadership to consult on equitable learning through discourse and high student engagement. At present, Tyrone designs and conducts thought-leader think tanks on data and instructional practices that drive strong outcomes in schools.

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