Date: 03/13/2023 Time: 07:00-07:30 Location: internet Type: Webinar
Description
SETC staff members will lead a book study on Dr. Paula Kluth’s book, Universal Design Daily. This book gives practical ideas for how to incorporate Universal Design to build your inclusive classroom without being overwhelmed. The book is broken up into three sections and the final section is broken up into three parts. During this evening book study we hope to encourage conversation and exploration with each 30 minute session and hope that participants will find time between each session to try some of the tips. Together, with your expertise and excitement, we will be putting the ideas into practice as we go through the book study. FREE books will be provided by Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession for Washington State educators while supplies last!
Sessions:
3/06 7:00-7:30 pm Book Study Universal Design Daily: Section I – ABC’s of UDL
3/13 7:00-7:30 pm Book Study Universal Design Daily: Section II – PD of UDL
3/20 7:00-7:30 pm Book Study Universal Design Daily: Section III – Engagement
3/27 7:00-7:30 pm Book Study Universal Design Daily: Session IV – Teaching & Learning with UDL: Action & Expression and Representation
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
● Learn/review the foundational ideas/principles of Universal Design for Learning
● Learn tools/tips for creating inclusive classrooms utilizing the UDL framework
● Learn tips for increasing student choice within classroom learning experiences
● Learn ideas for collaboration to help all students be successful learners
Presenters
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.
Sarah Kinsella, MA CCC-SLP
Sarah Kinsella is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supporting students with complex communication needs. She holds a Master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and has worked in the public school setting for 11 years. She also served as the district Assistive Technology Specialist for 7 years, working with multidisciplinary teams and families to support students with a variety of Assistive Technology and AAC needs. She is passionate about her field and thankful for the students with whom she works as they help her learn and grow along the way.
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