Universal Design for Learning Kyrene School District Special Education Advisory Council (KSEPAC) Presentation April 3, 2014

Objectives of Meeting To become familiar with UDL and its connection to the academic standards. To become familiar with the educational resources used in Kyrene to support the academic standards and your child’s learning. To utilize educational resources to support the learning of your child at home.

Arizona Standards and Accessibility for Students Standards for K-12 Students: College and Career Ready (CCR) English Language Arts (ELA) & Mathematics Standards College and Career Preparedness for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (CCP-SSCD) Priority areas in English Language Arts (ELA) & Mathematics Standards Standards for Preschool Age Students: Early Learning Standards (ELS) Accessibility is providing an equal opportunity for all to learn in their environment. The academic standards are the basis for the content that a teacher instructs. When they plan their lessons, they are thinking about the accessibility for their students within the lesson. Accessibility begins in the planning stages of lessons through UDL Accessibility needs are considered in assessment and in daily instruction.

Table Talk What does accessibility look like for my child: At home? At School?

Origins of Universal Design ADA Solution as after thought Retrofitting necessary Solutions not aesthetically pleasing Universal design …”considers the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning”* * Architect, Ron Mace; http://www.cast.org

What is Universal Design for Learning? “Access, participation, and progress in the general education curriculum for all learners”* Create a classroom that will meet the needs of all or most learners Proactive solutions Not one-size-fits-all, but more alternatives * http://www.cast.org

Brain Research: How We Learn 3 networks, each with its own purpose: Recognition networks—the what of learning Strategic networks—the how of learning Affective networks—the why of learning Knowing that these networks exist, brain researchers have identified 3 ways to optimize learning for students in the classroom.

UDL in the Classroom: Multiple means of representation e.g., auditory, visual, physical, Multiple means of expression e.g., write a paper, read aloud to class, act out concept, create 3-D representation of a concept Multiple means of engagement e.g., technology, group work, watch video, read book

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Multiple means of representation UDL in the Classroom: Multiple means of representation e.g., auditory, visual, physical BookFlix DreamBox Harcourt

Multiple means of expression UDL in the Classroom: Multiple means of expression e.g., write a paper, read aloud to class, act out concept, create 3-D representation of a concept Read&Write 10 PowerPoint Inspiration

Multiple means of engagement UDL in the Classroom: Multiple means of engagement e.g., technology, group work, watch video, read book BrainPOP Harcourt Discovery Education Worldbook Online

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Access to Read&Write School Access Home Access Shortcut on desktop Texthelp Systems from All Programs Read&Write 10 Home Access Student Resources (Educational Resources) Read&Write Home computer Flash drive

Text-to-Speech Text-to-speech Screenshot Reader PDF Aloud Translator Daisy Reader

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Resources Student Resources Contains logon information Resource Information for Parents & Students Summary of program Link to program webpages Product tutorials, online resources Web link Educational Resources: http://www.kyrene.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=5262

Resources Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) http://www.cast.org Universal Design for Learning (UDL) http://www.udlcenter.org A Parent Guide to Universal Design for Learning http://www.ncld.org/learning-disability-resources/ebooks-guides-toolkits/parent-guide-universal-design-learning Center for Universal Design in Education www.washington.edu/doit/CUDE/

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