Universal Design for Learning

(UDL) in Practice

Terri S. Siders

UDL

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a new approach for teaching, learning, and assessment, that draws on new brain research and new media technologies to respond to individual learner differences.

http://udl.cast.org/ncac/WhatisUDL372.cfm

Technology Infrastructure

• Selecting, installing, & maintaining computers, software, and networks

Digital Content Resources

• Obtaining, creating, storing, maintaining, accessing, and using digital text, images, sounds, & videos

Administrative Support

• Enlisting the support of school and district administrators & why this support is crucial

Teacher Training and Support

• Structuring, scheduling, and maintaining teacher training and support

Redefined Roles for Special and Regular

Educators• Various options for

new collaborative roles for educators

Creative Funding

• Options and ideas for using existing dollars and finding new ones

Collaborative Curriculum Planning

• New ways to think about curriculum planning and design

Parent and Community Involvement

• Enlisting community support and the role of parents and others in the community