Judith Dodge

Judith Dodge is a learning specialist, former classroom teacher, and a recognized leader in the field of effective classroom instruction and differentiated teaching. She is a frequently sought-after presenter and staff developer for school districts, colleges, and professional organizations, where she focuses on helping teachers translate current research into practical, manageable classroom strategies. She has contributed articles to Instructor magazine and was a contributor to the New York State Resource Guide for the Teaching of Language Arts to Limited English Proficient Students.

Dodge is the author of several influential teacher resources, including The Study Skills Handbook (1994), Differentiation in Action (2005/2006), and 25 Quick Formative Assessments for a Differentiated Classroom (2009), which draws on multiple intelligences, brain research, and differentiation to offer 25 classroom-tested assessment strategies. She is also co-author of Core Instructional Routines: Go-To Structures for Effective Literacy Teaching, K–5 and its companion volume for grades 6–12. Her work emphasizes ongoing assessment, multiple pathways for learning, visual tools, flexible grouping, and scaffolding to support diverse and struggling learners.