When students have voice and choice, they feel empowered to work harder and achieve more. Through sample lessons, strategies, and applications, author Patti Drapeau demonstrates how to shift from engagement to empowerment, from differentiation to personalized learning, and practical ways to make these strategies work in the classroom and at home.

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“Kudos to Drapeau for continuing to highlight the importance of the connection between the teacher and the learner as they create an effective learning environment for all students. Well done!”—Dr. Anita M. Campbell, University of Maine at Farmington

“This powerful, insightful, and thought-provoking book adds a new dimension to teaching and learning. I highly recommend this book to both experienced and new teachers.”

—Carolyn Coil, Ed.D., educational consultant and author

“Drapeau presents an exciting vision for classrooms and enables school leaders and educators to confidently put its elements in practice.”—Diane Heacox, Ed.D., educational consultant and author of Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom