Accommodations Toolbox: AI Differentiate Instruction
Accessing Content Through AI Differentiation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can help educators quickly adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom. By generating multiple versions of content, adjusting reading levels, summarizing information, and supporting communication, AI can help teachers provide more personalized learning experiences without dramatically increasing planning time.
AI tools can support differentiation by helping educators modify content for different learning levels, provide multiple ways for students to access information, and support language, reading, and communication needs.
When used thoughtfully, AI can help teachers implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) by providing flexible ways for students to engage with material, understand content, and demonstrate their knowledge.
Activity 1: Ways AI Can Support Differentiation
- As you advance through the slide deck below, think about groups of students and individual students you have worked with in past or are work with right now.
- Think about the questions on the second slide as you read about the supports.
Focus Tools for AI Differentiation
Watch for a learning app to be added here by Nov. 2026. This app will have you interact with the AI tools mentioned above.
In the meantime, please take time now to explore each tool that you have access to, in the links above.
Activity 2: Jordan's Case Study
Step 1. Determine if you will be working with a team or individually.
Step 2. Open the slide deck linked below after you read through the steps. You may want to make a copy (or download if you are a Microsoft school) and save it in your own Drive.
- You will find a scenario focused on Jordan's learning.
- If you have not explored the above AI tools, you will take a bit of time to do that while working through the slides.
- To record your work, you make add a blank slide or create in your own work space.
Step 3. Debrief with your team or by reflecting on the implementation with your own students.
21T4S Acc Toolbox - AI Supports with Jordan's Case Study
Activity 3: An IEP with AI Support
Step 1. Determine if you will be working with a team or individually.
Step 2. Open the slide deck linked below after you read through the steps. You may want to make a copy (or download if you are a Microsoft school) and save it in your own Drive.
- You will find a scenario focused on Maya's learning.
- To record your work, you make add a blank slide or create in your own work space.
Step 3. Debrief with your team or by reflecting on the implementation with your own students.
