1. Universal Design for Learning(UDL)
Network 401 Roxan Marks, Network Leader Maryanne DeVivio, Deputy Network Leader
Jaymar Beltran-Rodriguez, Director of Operations
“Mobilizing Collective Capacity”
Universal Design for Learning(UDL)
Principal + One Meeting September 1, 2011
Special Education Team
Richard Shiels, Administrator of Special Education
Geraldine Hunter, Special Education School Improvement Specialist
Emily Andersen, Special Education Achievement Coach
Yadira Eleutice, Clerical
Tanya Smith, Manager of Special Education

2. Universal Design for Learning(UDL)
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3. Universal Design for Learning(UDL)
Incorporating Technology into the Curriculum
Multi-sensory Teaching
Differentiated Instruction
UDL
Integrated Units
Multiple Intelligences
UDL
The concept of UDL is the intersection where all our initiatives come together.
Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age Universal Design for Learning by David H. Rose & Anne Meyer Adapted- pg. 7

4. UDL •All modalities are utilized to instruct students.
Universal Design for Learning
•UDL breaks the traditional model of a teacher standing up in front of students to deliver the “TRUTH”.
•All modalities are utilized to instruct students.
•All students have access to the curriculum.
UDL
UDL

5. Universal Design for Learning
Principle #1

6. Universal Design for Learningof
Principle #2

7. Universal Design for Learning
Principle #3

8. VISUAL AUDITORY KINESTHETIC TACTILE UDL Universal Design for Learning
Wilson Reading System
All Modalities are utilized.
VISUAL
AUDITORY
KINESTHETIC
TACTILE
Word Cards w/Pictures
Listen/Repeat
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Skywriting
Tapping
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9. Universal Design for Learning
UDL TIPS Provide Multiple Means of Representation •Vary the size of text, images, graphs and tables
Vary the color
Provide Multiple Means for Action and Expression •Provide prompts
Provide checklist and guides for note-taking
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Multiple Means of Engagement •Allow learners to participate in the design of classroom
activities.
UDL
UDL Guidelines – Educator Checklist

10. Multiple Means of Engagement(Student Choice)

11. Principles of Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for a Glance
Principles of Universal Design for Learning
•Multiple Means of Representation
•Multiple Means of Expression
•Multiple Means of Engagement
Please click hyperlink below to access the Universal Design for Learning(UDL) Video clip.
UDL

12. Unpacking the John Muir Bundle
Universal Design for a Glance
Unpacking the John Muir Bundle
UDL
When you are unpacking the John Muir bundle, look for opportunities to incorporate the principles of UDL!

13. John Muir-ELA 4th Grade Bundle Common Core Learning Standards/UDL
Supports for Students with Disabilities
Refer to the handout
To ensure accessibility for all students, clarify vocabulary.
Pre-teach vocabulary, especially in ways that promote connections to the learner’s experience.
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Provide options for comprehension (Use graphic organizers.)
Read aloud from the text. Think and talk aloud about your thoughts that John Muir’s work had on preserving beauty and nature.
Wouldn’t all students benefit from these strategies?
UDL!!!!W

14. John Muir-ELA 4th Grade Bundle Common Core Learning Standards/UDL
ACTIVITY:
Discuss what you notice about the cards on your table. Please be prepared to share.
Engagement: The “why” of learning.
•How does this task stimulate interest and motivation for learning?
Legacy
Child Friendly Definition
LEGACY
Definition: Something good that a person does that is still important to many people even after they do it or when they die.
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Rachel Beckwith Born: June 12, 2002 Died: July 20,2011

15. FYI -Donors Choose Site
Your teachers can get free materials from this website.

16. Click the hyperlink for a synopsis of this book.
Universal Design for Learning
Click the hyperlink for a synopsis of this book.
Your Special Education Liaison received a copy of this book if she/he attended the liaison meeting in May 2011.