Lesson Differentiation for Special Education
One assignment in. Three tiers out. Minutes, not evenings.
Differentiation is non-negotiable in special education — and it's the first casualty of a busy week. Diffy, Spark's differentiation engine, turns any assignment into tiered, classroom-ready versions so every learner gets work at their level.
How Diffy works
- Paste any assignment, passage, or prompt — no formatting required
- Diffy generates three tiers: a foundation version, an on-grade version, and an advanced version
- Every set includes a dual-language ELL glossary and sentence starters for expressive support
- One universal rubric ties the tiers together, so grading stays consistent
- Each tier exports as PDF or Word with a discreet shape label to protect student dignity
Why tiering works
Tiered assignments keep every student working on the same content and standard, at different levels of complexity and support. That means one lesson plan serves your whole room, students don't feel singled out, and you don't build three separate lessons on Sunday night.
Connected to your students
Because Diffy lives in Spark, you can reference a student's communication style, academic level, and accommodations when differentiating — so the foundation tier isn't generic, it's built for the actual learners in your room.
Frequently asked questions
Do the tiered versions look different from each other?
They differ in complexity, not dignity: tiers carry a discreet shape label and the same clean formatting, so students work side by side without stigma.
Can I edit what Diffy generates?
Yes. Every tier is a starting point — edit, save to your materials library, and reuse across classes.
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