1. Universal Design for Learning: A framework for access and equity YouTube Video

2. Agenda Defining and understanding  Universal design (UD)  Universal design for learning (UDL) UDL as a vehicle for equity & access  Principles & examples Resources Q/A

3. “ Consider the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning” - Ron Mace, Architect -

4. What does access to learning mean?

5. Early implementation Retrofitting Solves only one problem Can be costly Many are UGLY!

6. Universal design (UD) principles Not one size fits all Design from beginning; not add on later Increase access opportunities for everyone

7. UD examples Ramps Curb cuts Electric doors Captions on television Easy-grip tools

8. UD solutions

9. Who benefits?

10. Universal design for learning (UDL) More ways to access… More ways to participate… More ways to demonstrate learning… Resulting in more equitable access to… the general education curriculum for ALL learners

11. Why UDL? Current instructional practices are not appropriate for all learners Existence of academic achievement gaps Benefits of accessibility vs. retrofitting

12. Goals of UDL Improving access, participation & achievement Eliminating or reducing physical & academic barriers Valuing diversity through proactive design

13. Access & Equity is Built-in Designed from the outset to meet the needs of all students Goals Instruction Materials Access

14. Principles of UDL Multiple  means of representation  means of action and expression  means of engagement

16. UDL principles in action

17. Multiple Means of Representation Examples  Read aloud  Highlight phrases  Listen to audiotape  Text-to-speech  Built-in talking glossary  Built-in language translation

18. Alternatives for visual info: Text-to-speech Decoding/cross-linguistic understanding: Text-to- speech, translation Define vocab and symbols: Multimedia glossary, figurative language Activate background knowledge: Links to background knowledge

19. CAST’s UDL Editions

20. TTS and Translation TextHelp Toolbar

21. Multimedia Glossary Vocab support

22. Figurative Language Literary devices

23. Background Knowledge Activate and supply

24. Multiple Means of Action and Expression  Written response  Verbal response  Visual art project  Dramatic response  iMovie, Movie Maker, Garage Band  Multimedia: Web 2.0 Tools

25. What does it look like? Multiple Means of Action and Expression

26. What does it look like? Options that allow for different physical responses pointing mouse/joystick manipulatives range of rate, timing range of motor actions

27. What does it look like? Options that offer tools for composition and problem-solving Spellcheckers, grammar checks, word prediction software Speech to text, audio recording Sentence starters, sentence strips Story webs, outlining tools, concept maps Computer-Aided-Design (CAD)

28. What does it look like? Options that offer tools for planning and strategy development Embedded prompts Checklists and project planning templates Schedules of steps Embedded coaches or mentors Guides for breaking long- term goals into reachable short-term objectives

29. Multiple Means of Engagement  Keep ongoing personal journal  Use archived resources  Flexibility in use of tools to access information  Choice in means of expression  Flexible grouping strategies

30. Managing Student Behavior – Multiple Means of Engagement Activity – creating classroom or school-wide rules Be kind Be safe Be cooperative Be respectful

31. Options that enhance value: personal journal Options that enhance salience of goals: use archived resources Options that foster communication: school-wide PBIS Program Options that guide expectations: self-regulatory goals Options that develop reflection: collecting and displaying data

32. Options That Enhance Value Personal journal Record how negative behavior is addressed in various cultures Model what “Be respectful” looks like across multiple settings Connect relevancy to school and cultural norms

33. Options That Enhance Salience of Goals Use archived resources Review previous class or school data Identify class or school goals for appropriate behavior Set target goals – individual, class, and/or school

34. Options That Foster Communication Schoolwide Behavior Support Programs Peer tutoring and monitoring Differentiated goals and supports Prompts that guide students

35. Options That Guide Expectations Self-regulatory goals Create prompts that focus on goals Provide opportunities for reflection Model desired behavior Create plan for maintaining goals

36. Options That Develop Reflection Collecting and displaying data Assist students in collecting data Determine ways in which data will be displayed Compare to archived data Show explicit connection – individual, classroom, school, community

37. UDL and Differentiation UDLBothDifferentiation -can benefit all students -curriculum stays the same, while difficulty level may change depending on the student -calls for the use of technology -students benefit academically -learning process is supported -compatible with each other -flexible -consider modifications -addresses specific student’s IEP goals and needs -expectations may be different -students may have more or fewer problems, but same content is worked on or addressed

38. Resources Center for Applied Special Technology www.cast.org National Task Force on UDL www.udl4all.org IDEA Partnership Community of Practice - UDL www.sharedwork.org www.sharedwork.org NEA Research Spotlight on UDL http://www.nea.org/tools/29111.htm

39. Online Resources National Center on UDL Center for Implementing Technology in Education www.cited.org National Symposium on UDL and Inclusive Practices http://ondemand.neaacademy.org http://www.udlcenter.org/ Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age http://www.cast.org/teachingevery student/

40. Print Resources Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Making learning accessible and engaging for all students. Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Making learning accessible and engaging for all students. (NEA, 2008) A Practical Reader in Universal Design for Learning A Practical Reader in Universal Design for Learning Edited by David H. Rose and Anne Meyer (Harvard Education Press, 2006) NEW!! A Policy Reader in Universal Design for Learning NEW!! A Policy Reader in Universal Design for Learning Edited by David T. Gordon, Jenna W. Gravel, and Laura A. Schifter (Harvard Education Press, 2009) The Universally Designed Classroom: Accessible Curriculum and Digital Technologies The Universally Designed Classroom: Accessible Curriculum and Digital Technologies Edited by David H. Rose, Anne Meyer, and Chuck Hitchcock (Harvard Education Press, 2005) Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning David H. Rose and Anne Meyer (ASCD, 2002)

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