This workshop focuses on what educators need to know to effectively reach and engage all students. Beginning with education law and policy that calls for universal design for learning, participants will learn how universally designed instruction addresses the learning needs of a wide range of students, including English language learners, students with disabilities, and other students who have a difficult time grasping content and demonstrating learning on tests. Session activities include interactive lesson plan development and assessment of student learning with universal design instructional strategies. Participants will leave the session with foundational knowledge of universal design as a framework for education, with knowledge of how it benefits a diverse range of learners, and with practical tips and strategies for developing, implementing, and evaluating instruction that is designed to meet the learning needs of all students.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Helping Every Student Succeed