Date: 02/15/2024 Time: 4:00-5:00 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Description
Design and Deliver Planning and Teaching Using Universal Design for Learning is a book that explores the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how it can be applied in planning and delivering effective instruction in various educational settings. The book provides a comprehensive overview of UDL and its principles, and offers practical guidance on how to implement UDL in curriculum planning, lesson design, and instructional delivery. The book is an invaluable resource for educators who are committed to creating inclusive learning environments that meet the diverse needs of all learners. Join educators and specialists to dive into this excellent guide to practically implementing UDL.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will be able to describe the key principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explain how they can be applied in the planning and delivery of instruction, using examples from the book and their own teaching contexts.
2. Participants will be able to analyze their current instructional practices and identify areas where UDL principles can be integrated to better support diverse learners. They will develop action plans to implement UDL strategies in their own teaching practice.
3. Participants will be able to evaluate the impact of UDL strategies on student learning and engagement, using data and feedback from students. They will reflect on their own learning and identify areas for further growth in using UDL to design and deliver instruction.
Presenters
Tracy Dabs, Coordinator of Technology & Innovation, Burlington-Edison School District
Katie Dorr, Technology Integration Specialist, Mount Vernon School District
Arie Werder, Educational Technology Specialist & Assistive Tech Support, Burlington-Edison School District
Kristin Leslie, ATP, MAT, OTR/L
Kristin Leslie is the Director of the Special Education Technology Center (SETC), a statewide program supporting educators and parents of special education students, ages 3 to 22, in Washington State. With over 26 years of experience as an occupational therapist, Kristin has presented statewide and nationally on topics such as alternative access to AAC, built-in accessibility features, Accessible Educational Material, and Universal Design for Learning. In her current role, she collaborates with school districts to integrate assistive technology, artificial intelligence, and culturally responsive practices within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Under her leadership, SETC addresses systemic barriers to learning, focusing on students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. As she partners with state and national leaders to transform education, Kristin values creativity and flexibility, recognizing that there are multiple pathways to fostering authentically inclusive learning environments.
Contact
Email Sue Wright at the SETC office
Zoom Link
Clock hours for this webinar and others in this series are available from ESD105 for a small fee. The following Professional Development Enroller link provides more information about clock hours: https://www.pdenroller.org/cwu/catalog/165361