1. Welcome! We invite you to read the sentence strips from around the room. On a post-it note… – What do you notice? – What ideas repeat? – What “ah-ha’s” do you have? Challenge: Organize our concept map to make more meaning out of it… group things in a way that makes sense @CAST 2015 #UDL

2. 1.Logistics & Review Day 1 2.What Does UDL Look Like? 3.Myths & Misconceptions 4.Work Time deepening understanding 5.Lunch 6.Implementation 7.Next steps Agenda: Day 2 @CAST 2015 #UDL

3. Logistics Sign in Sign into Presenters Guide – http://presentersguide.cast.org/ http://presentersguide.cast.org/ Username: j_smith password: cast Arrange pictures, snack, mingle! @CAST 2015 #UDL

4. Resources in Presenters Guide @CAST 2015 #UDL

5. Goals for Workshop Deepen UDL understanding Build strategies for presenting UDL Explore tips for implementing ‘vision of UDL’ Review implementation examples @CAST 2015 #UDL

6. Questions from yesterday (5 minutes) @CAST 2015 #UDL

7. Review (5 minutes) Craft a new UDL analogy, simile, metaphor or cartoon. Build off your What is UDL? – UDL is like a … because… goals, variability Context (options for representation, action, engagement) @CAST 2015 #UDL

8. “…But the path to the paradise of that achievement is not easier than any other. There is fatigue so great that the body cries, even in its sleep. There are times of complete frustration; there are daily small deaths.” A little like dancing… “Dancing appears appears glamorous, easy, delightful… ~Martha Graham

9. Systematic Variability with Learning @CAST 2015 #UDL Which learner is… a novice? transferring knowledge? experienced?

10. Systematic Variability: where are you with your learning now? @CAST 2015 #UDL

11. 1.Logistics & Review Day 1 2.What Does UDL Look Like? 3.Myths & Misconceptions 4.Work Time deepening understanding 5.Lunch 6.Implementation 7.Next steps Agenda: Day 2 @CAST 2015 #UDL

12. What does UDL look like? Founded in concepts from Universal Design … “all new environments and products, to the greatest extent possible, should be usable by everyone regardless of their age, ability, or circumstance.” @CAST 2015 #UDL

13. Design from beginning to reduce barriers so all can reach the goal @CAST 2015 #UDL

14. “Essential for some, Good for all.” @CAST 2015 #UDL

16. What does UD look like? Ramps Curb Cuts Electric Doors Captions on Television Easy Grip Tools… @CAST 2015 #UDL

17. What is UDL? Clear goal, flexible means Variability is recognized, options for all Context is designed thinking about UDL principles @CAST 2015 #UDL

18. What does UDL look like? Find examples and non-examples @CAST 2015 #UDL

19. Break @CAST 2015 #UDL

20. 1.Logistics & Review Day 1 2.What Does UDL Look Like? 3.Myths & Misconceptions 4.Work Time deepening understanding 5.Lunch 6.Implementation 7.Next steps Agenda: Day 2 @CAST 2015 #UDL

21. Take a quiz! True or false? 1.UDL is another way to Differentiate Instruction (DI). 2.UDL requires technology (and I don’t have technology). 3.UDL is just good teaching (I already do this). 4.UDL takes longer to do. 5.UDL is another initiative. 6.UDL is for each learning style. 7.There are tools that let you do UDL. @CAST 2015 #UDL

22. Folder Pass (~10 min) Mix seats- get with a group of 2 2 minutes: discuss the myth. – How you could address this myth & misconception on the spot? Pass folder, reflect on others’ comments Share with larger group @CAST 2015 #UDL

23. 1 UDL is another way to Differentiate Instruction (DI). @CAST 2015 #UDL

24. UDL is another way to Differentiate Instruction (DI). @CAST 2015 #UDL buffet

25. 2 UDL requires technology (and I don’t have technology). @CAST 2015 #UDL

26. 3 UDL is just good teaching (I already do this). @CAST 2015 #UDL

27. 4 UDL takes longer to do. @CAST 2015 #UDL

28. 5 UDL is another initiative. @CAST 2015 #UDL

29. 6 UDL is for each learning style. @CAST 2015 #UDL

30. 7 There are tools that let you do UDL. @CAST 2015 #UDL

31. 8 Your own ideas of possible myths & misconceptions! @CAST 2015 #UDL

32. Briefs @CAST 2015 #UDL

33. 1.Logistics & Review Day 1 2.What Does UDL Look Like? 3.Myths & Misconceptions 4.Work Time deepening understanding 5.Lunch 6.Implementation 7.Next steps Agenda: Day 2 @CAST 2015 #UDL

34. UDL implementation ‘vision of UDL’ Implementation – Core components – Examples of implementation @CAST 2015 #UDL

35. UDL Leaders...the purpose of an introduction to UDL is to build curiosity among participants so that they will want to go on to learn more about UDL... Clear goals, options for variability – Engagement – Representation – Action & Expression @CAST 2015 #UDL

36. Tale of Four Districts Core implementation features (4) 1. Small TEAMS, interested people (PLC) with a UDL facilitator, mentor, guide @CAST 2015 #UDL

37. Tale of Four Districts Core implementation features 2. Top down and bottom up: – UDL as a decision making framework, – Model – Support through decisions and actions in own context @CAST 2015 #UDL

38. Tale of Four Districts Core implementation features 3. Customized tools to inform decisions – Lessons – Teacher practice & reflection – Measurement tools: how will you know it is working? @CAST 2015 #UDL

39. Tale of Four Districts Core implementation features 4. Options for the work! – Online, coaching, face to face – Focus on lessons, focus on theory Book study Lesson plan and review @CAST 2015 #UDL

40. Break out options 11:00-11:45 1. Individual Work Time: Learn more, develop presentation ideas, review implementation website 2. Experience a UDL lesson @CAST 2015 #UDL

41. Time to explore Your team Your overarching need How might UDL address the need? How can you model UDL? – What are potential challenges? – What are potential resources? – How might different roles contribute using UDL? Explore: – Tale of Four Districts: http://www.udlcenter.org/implementation/fourdistricts http://udlseries.udlcenter.org/presentations/udl_implementation.html – Action planning (handout, digital): http://udlstudio.cast.org/titlepage/bookId/195151 – Teacher questionnaire http://udl.pdq.sgizmo.com/s3 – www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/take_a_tour_udl www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/take_a_tour_udl @CAST 2015 #UDL

42. Additional resources Professional learning website – http://castprofessionallearning.org/ http://castprofessionallearning.org/ – Free webinars National Center on UDL http://www.udlcenter.org/ CAST Tools, Book Builder @CAST 2015 #UDL

43. Experience a Lesson – To experience a lesson (aligned with a standard) Goal, material, methods, assessment – To reflect on the design: UDL & Engagement What works? Other ideas do you have to improve? What is practical and usable in your practice? How does the practice align to theory?

44. A-E: You are from another country and are just learning English. F-J: You have a hard time concentrating in class. K-O: You are a struggling reader. P-S: You are an A student who consistently performs above average. T-Z: You generally do not like this class. First letter of your last name, assume the identity: How do you feel during the lesson?

45. CCSS: Standard 19.17 Write a short explanation of a process that includes a topic statement, supporting details, and a conclusion. Lesson design: GOAL

46. CCSS: Standard 19.17 Write a short explanation of a process that includes a topic statement, supporting details, and a conclusion. Express Lesson design: GOAL

47. CCSS: Standard 19.17 Write a short explanation of a process that includes a topic statement, supporting details, and a conclusion. Express how to make salsa Lesson design: GOAL

48. CCSS: Standard 19.17 Write a short explanation of a process that includes a topic statement, supporting details, and a conclusion. Express how to make salsa: – a topic statement, – supporting details about the process, – a conclusion sentence. Lesson design: GOAL

49. Discuss the goal Topic sentence: Key idea, interesting 3 supporting details: About process, “first, next, finally”… Conclusion sentence: “tell them what you told them”

50. Options to Express Write Type Cut/paste Record Video …

51. Discuss the materials & methods: how to make salsa Pico de gallo: “rooster’s beak” Salsa: “sauce”

52. Step 1 : Build background: (~8-10 min) – Option: Read – Option: Watch a video – Option: Make your own salsa Step 2: Express: (~5 min) **topic sentence, 3 details, conclusion Step 3: Reflect (~5 min) – Rubric

53. Share! Try salsa Visit others’ work Share?

54. Reflect from your learner perspective GOAL: Express topic sentence, 3 details, conclusion GOAL: Express topic sentence, 3 details, conclusion Options for Engagement Options to Build Background Options for Action

55. UDL Guidelines: Pair share: What was included, suggestions to add @CAST_UDL | #UDL (C) CAST 201455

56. Lunch: 11:45-12:45 Post It: What’s still burning? @CAST 2015 #UDL

57. 1.Logistics & Review Day 1 2.What Does UDL Look Like? 3.Myths & Misconceptions 4.Work Time deepening understanding 5.Lunch 6.Implementation 7.Next steps Agenda: Day 2 @CAST 2015 #UDL

58. 1pm: Welcome, Rachel Currie-Rubin @CAST 2015 #UDL

59. Break @CAST 2015 #UDL

60. Tips from UDL Presenters Do not overpromise Model UDL Leave extra time, less can be more Start small Engagement, engagement, engagement Bring your ‘flexibility hat’ @CAST 2015 #UDL

61. Revisit & share your What is UDL? (4 min) Use the key terms on the notecard, blank cards, & other materials to craft a phrase that defines UDL. “UDL is…” “When I think of UDL, …” UDL, variability, engagement, goals, design, representation, action & expression, options @CAST 2015 #UDL

62. Final Reflection Fill in the blank ________ is one activity that I plan on using to get my team excited about UDL! I think this will be successful because ____________________________________. @CAST 2015 #UDL

63. Summary of workshop: Deepen understanding UDL Build strategies for presenting UDL Explore tips for implementing Review examples @CAST 2015 #UDL

64. Reflection on your goals, your practice, and UDL… what is your UDL story? @CAST 2015 #UDL

65. Thank you----- Final evaluations http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1779074/CAST- Professional-Learning-Evaluation-presenters http://bit.ly/1EEKgJ3 Next steps? – Post discussions – Social Media, – CAST free webinars – Online courses – Institutes: coaching, implementation, lesson planning, UDL background, presenting – Curriculum consulting @CAST 2015 #UDL

66. Dancing Leader: How to get a movement going @CAST 2015 #UDL

67. UDL Implementation Segment @CAST 2015 #UDL

68. Implementation Jigsaw Read about your district. Ask yourself, – “What will help me and my district when presenting?” – “What will help the initiative to grow?” Share out with the “home” group. Share out with the “rainbow” group. @CAST 2015 #UDL

69. Tell Me More! @CAST 2015 #UDL

70. MA UDL Academy 4 year project RFP with CAST Participants already a little UDL background ‘Team’ (not group) Hybrid model – Face to face (3x/year) – Online (6 wks) – Coaching (1/month, 4 months) @CAST 2015 #UDL

71. MA UDL Academy 1.District team: – Cross-role Central administration, principal, teacher/coach @CAST 2015 #UDL

72. MA UDL Academy 2. Identify an overarching need: you can’t do UDL on its own! – Student state reading scores low, especially ELL – Parent engagement @CAST 2015 #UDL

73. MA UDL Academy 3. Use UDL to address the problem: Goal, variability, context (UDL Guidelines) – Administration: data, funding, time, training – Principal: schedules, subs, curricular materials – Teacher/coach: lesson development @CAST 2015 #UDL

74. MA UDL Academy 4. Determine what each will measure/observe success towards this goal @CAST 2015 #UDL

75. Summary: MA UDL Academy project 1.District team 2.Identify an overarching need 3.Use UDL to address the need, unique to role 4.Determine how they will measure/observe success towards the goal @CAST 2015 #UDL

76. MA UDL Academy Process Face to face: – build team, – identify a team need, – action plan timetable, – what will you observe and measure? Online: Learn about UDL Coaching: – Implement a strategy, learn more UDL, discuss, share, measure @CAST 2015 #UDL

77. BCSC data @CAST 2015 #UDL