This document discusses key areas to consider when designing a classroom for high-ability learners, including grouping options, room environment, curriculum differentiation, and social-emotional issues. It provides details on grouping students, creating a print-rich room that allows for discussion and rigorous activities. The document also outlines four components of an advanced curriculum: acceleration, novelty, depth, and complexity. It emphasizes using questioning to enhance depth and complexity, and provides an example comparing basic, differentiated, and advanced questions about California history.

1. What to Look For in a Classroom for High Ability Learners Erik Mickelson Palm Springs Unified School District [email_address] (760) 221-1942