Preface to the third edition -- Introduction -- What differentiated instruction is -- and isn't -- The rationale for differentiating instruction in academically diverse classrooms -- Thinking about the needs of students in a differentiated classroom -- The role of the teacher in a differentiated classroom -- The learning environment in a differentiated classroom -- A look inside some differentiated classrooms -- Strategies for managing a differentiated classroom -- Preparing students and parents for a differentiated classroom -- Planning lessons differentiated by readiness -- Planning lessons differentiated by interest -- Planning lessons differentiated by learning profile -- Differentiating content -- Differentiating process -- Differentiating products -- Grading in a differentiated classroom -- A final thought -- Appendix: A few instructional strategies helpful in academically diverse classrooms.