1. Empowering Diverse Learners through UDL UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING A Change is Going to Come Wendy M. Smith, Presenter Educational Technology Specialist

2. OVERVIEW--Introduction WHAT IS UDL? “UDL at a Glance” Video:

3. UDL: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES VIDEO

4. Audience This is a presentation has been developed for the school board of directors at Charlotte Mecklenburg School District, Charlotte, NC

5. *CAST-Center for Applied Special Technology Cast is a non-profit research and development firm. It is dedicated to expanding the learning opportunities within a community especially for the learning disabled. Cast has received worldwide recognition for its contributions to educational practices and policies. CAST advocates Universal Design for Learning Classroom Practices *Source: CAST: Center for Applied Special TechnologyCAST: Center for Applied Special Technology

6. Guideline for Planning