1. UDL & You Perfect Together Franklin - PEMSM Carol Cherson Trainer and Coach chersonsky@aol.com Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

2. you can’t go back……. Seat belts on Privilege UDL Experts 24 educators = lots of ideas signal to bring everyone back Breaks will have two 15 minute breaks Please Please Please – cell phones off/vibrate allow yourself to have this time for you Life Changing Ideology/Knowledge… Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

3. Agenda 9-10:15 – Let’s Get to know each other and what UDL is all about 10:15-10:30 – Break & Prizes 10:30-12:00- Learning and Growing 12-12:45-????? Lunch 1-2:30 – Menus and You 2:30-2:45 –Closing 2:45-3:00 – Evaluation and Certificates Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

4. Let’s Get to Know Each Other Name Tags – Large Index Cards in the Middle-Large  Outside of Card  First Name and Last Name Initial  Write it big, both sides, and in a color  Inside of Card  Years Teaching/Subject Area/Grade Level  Why you are a wonderful teacher  Subject Area/Grade Level  One goal for today’s learning  Are you using UDL principles in your classroom? Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

5. Let’s Get to Know Each Other (cont.) and Name Your Group Setting timer and taking 7 minutes for you to learn about the people in your group Using chart paper, white boards, scrap paper to develop your presentation Use the sentence strip to name your group. Hang up the name of your group(expert) One minute presentation of all the information learned in your groups including the name of your group and why you chose that name Enjoy !!! Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

6. What is Universal Design? Universal design focuses on the central idea that all people, even those with disabilities, will be able to effectively use and interact with their environment. While universal design had its start in architecture, the concept has been applied to several other disciplines including education and technology. Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

7. What does UDL mean? Universal Design for Learning. It is a method of teaching and learning that allows all students to learn in an environment of choice. Tell your neighbor Tell your table Now let’s repeat as a group UDL is Universal Design for Learning Clap your hands and say UDL means Universal Design for Learning Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

8. Movie Movie General Overview Take Notes-paper, pictures, doodles, laptops Be prepare to take a test and to discuss this Movie Feel free to ask me to stop the movie if you want to hear something again Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

9. How we Learn –We learn in 20 minute increments I am Engaging but……..(timers) My learning about 15 minutes Children age plus 2 minutes Big RED X Movie – Diversity of LearnerMovie What does this mean –Mix it up!!!!! –Total Engagement Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

10. 90 Minutes of Directed Learning = Zzzzz… ?!?!? Huh? Memorize the formula. Blah, blah, blah, Gravity, blah, blah, blah, Newton ….. Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

11. What is Universal Design? Meets ALL Needs Equally Meets ALL Needs EquallyUniversal Design is a process that Meets ALL Needs Equally Meets ALL Needs Equally Using your slate or paper hold up one way that you use a universal design item to your benefit.Using your slate or paper hold up one way that you use a universal design item to your benefit. Example: ramps, speaker phone,etc.Example: ramps, speaker phone,etc. Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

12. 90 Minutes of Directed Learning = Zzzzz… ?!?!? Huh? Memorize the formula. Blah, blah, blah, Gravity, blah, blah, blah, Newton ….. Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

14. + UDL Is… Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

15. + Expert Learners Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

17. What is CAST CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning. Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST has earned international recognition for its innovative contributions to educational products, classroom practices, and policies. Its staff includes specialists in education research and policy, neuropsychology, clinical/school psychology, technology, engineering, curriculum development, K-12 professional development, and more www.cast.org Look at the guidelines and discuss with your group – 15 minutes Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

18. Educator’s Check List Activity Individual Activity –Pick which guideline you will examine from the bag –Research the meaning/definition of the guideline you picked –Give an example of how this is used in an educational setting –Have an example prepared of how you have used/or could use this item in your classrooms, for classrooms, or for your job Group Activity –everyone will share their ideas with their group If you want to share with the larger group, please feel free to. Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

19. UDL Principles Multiple means of representation to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge Multiple means of action and expression to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know, and Multiple means of engagement to tap into learners' interests, challenge them appropriately, and motivate them to learn Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

21. 90 Minutes of Directed Learning = Zzzzz… ?!?!? Huh? Memorize the formula. Blah, blah, blah, Gravity, blah, blah, blah, Newton ….. Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

22. Film – Animal School Animal SchoolAnimal School What’s Missing ? Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

23. Menus = Choice Helping our children to learn is best effected if there is an element of choice Using a menu allows for this concept to become a reality Today we are using a menu to learn more about UDL Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

24. Let’s Make A Menu Movie Dare to Differentiate - http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/ Dare to Differentiate http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/ – Called menus /Called choice boards/search Books – the true game You – you can do it SHARING YOUR MENU Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

25. Menus –You Try Menus –You Try  Only giving three choices  Must pick one with your group  20 minutes to create  5 minutes to present . Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

26. Menus = Choice Helping our children to learn is best effected if there is an element of choice Using a menu allows for this concept to become a reality Activity –Choose an activity that you’d like to do –With your group complete one item on the grid –20 minutes preparation. –5 minute presentations –Experts will help Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

28. How Can I …. achieve a learning environment that will accommodate all learners? It takes: –Training –Time for Planning –Team Effort-working with other staff –Understanding and Using Technology –And…….. Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

29. Exit Ticket Write one technique you will be able to use in September Write one fact about the day that you did not know until today Write a goal that you would like to pursue as a result of attending today’s session Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com

30. Thank You Today you have taken the first step to continue to enhance the lives of your students and create an educational experience that includes all modalities of learning. It is my privilege and honor to help facilitate this session, Carol Created by Carol Cherson - chersonsky@aol.com