Table of Contents\ \ Introduction\ 1. Building the foundation: What is tiering in differentiated instruction?\ 2. The essential building blocks: Getting ready to tier\ 3. The blueprint for tiering: Designing with the end in mind\ 4. Pour the concrete: It's time to tier\ 5. Passing final inspection: Assessment of tiered products\ 6. Cutting the tape: Time to start tiering!\ References\ Appendix: Blackline masters