In order to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at all levels, a series of "Try Its" (3-4 week periods to implement UDL strategy) were scheduled throughout the year with cohort groups of teachers to increase student engagement and reach more of their  students.    Following each try it period, the cohort team reviewed the resultant data.  After their first year, cohorts regrouped to discuss UDL practices and how they worked in the classroom. In year two, a second cohort was developed to follow the same path. Cohort 1 trained Cohort 2, and answered questions. Members of the two cohorts were then strategically mixed with other staff members to help them understand the UDL work and process.  Read more about these practices in the module. 

Students will create a Google Slide presentation/brochure/report (Universal Design for Learning) about a career that interest themselves other than a professional athlete by following a template that will be shared with each student.

Brochure Template - you will need to simply make a copy: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aDRa7SONP5moA1JZaEVYAQ3YlPvVDnKR4csHINiw1L4/edit?usp=sharing

Google Slide template - you will need to simply make a copy: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AVJlVUkHo16c9C84Mcwe9HivG98mQDkOMiBRX27IpZc/edit?usp=sharing

Google Docs template - you will need to simply make a copy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Euj3eBpgsZ6gr2fq3AOa8VVr4B1tiIDavuf3NFNEUNk/edit?usp=sharing

This module of the course focuses on using the Universal Design for Learning framework to review and revise your curriculum to make it more accessible and inclusive. You will learn about the critical features and concepts of UDL in this module presentation and then you will apply this information to the evaluation and feedback of curriculum documentation. You will also be asked to consider how you would use the UDL framework in your own professional development.

This module of the course focuses on educative assessment. Educative assessment is designed to provide educators and learners with feedback to improve their work. In this module you will learn the UbD-DI principles of authentic assessment and understand how UDL integrates with them. You will then use a protocol to generate valid assessment criteria based on a review of student work samples.

This module of the course focuses on organizing curricular documentation and student learning evidence into a reflective exhibition or narrative that explains student learning and what inclusive educational practice supported that learning. During the module you will use a scoring rubric to help analyze some sample cases and give constructive feedback to improve the educative value of the cases or exhibitions for other educators.

Text from article: The following article presents the core components of the School Library Diversity Model, with the UDL framework serving as the mechanism for facilitating a diverse school library learning environment that is supportive of all learners. An evaluation instrument is included to assess a school library based on the School Library Diversity Model and supportive literature.

The UDL Modules were developed to support educators across Wisconsin in building background knowledge of Universal Design for Learning. Each module was designed with the intent of learning about UDL by experiencing UDL. At the end of each module is a Try-it for learners to apply their learning to their context.

This video provides an example of how educators can provide learners with multiple means of accessing content through LiveBinder.