Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework for education design that is based upon cognitive neuroscientific principles. UDL, developed by CAST, has become one of the most widely, nationally accepted set of guidelines that enable educators to amplify the learning experience and reach the variability of all learners.
- UDL Resources and Tips
- UDL Guidelines 2.2
- UDL Literature
- The Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network (UDL-IRN) is a grassroots organization that supports the scaled implementation and research related to Universal Design for Learning.
- Learning Designed was recently launched as a brand new UDL community with access to high-quality resources and community engagement. Additionally, the site provides educators with an opportunity to receive credentialing for various levels UDL implementation and knowledge.
REACH MS UDL Training Resources
UDL 101Google Classroom
Distance Learning
- Katie Novak- Remote Learning and UDL
- Katie Novak-UDL in the Cloud Resource
- Best Practice for Accessibility
- Designing for Accessibility
- CAST Remote Learning Resources
- Katie Novak- Conducting Virtual PLC’s and Faculty Meetings using UDL
- Tips and Tricks for Creating Virtual School Environments
- School Virtually
- OLC Continuity Planning and Emergency Preparedness Resources
- Resources for K-12 Teachers and Administrators
- Virtual Learning
Assistive Technology
- Covid-19 Resources
- Web Accessibility Principles
- CAST Accessible Materials
- Resources for Access and Distance Education
- Chrome Web Store
- Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems
- AT Act Projects by State
- AT3 Center Blog
- Bookshare
- CAST
- Center for Described and Captioned Media Program
- Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
- Family-to-Family Health Information Centers
- Learning Ally
- National ADA Network
- National Collaborative for Digital Equity
- National Cristina Foundation
- National Family Voices
- National Federation for Families of Children with Mental Health Needs
- Parent Centers by State
- State Leaders in Assistive Technology (SLATE) – gaylbowser@gmail.com
- Schools Virtually
- Understood: Coronavirus: Latest Updates and Tips
- Understood Community
Extensions and Apps for Supporting the Online Reading Experience
- SeeSaw
- Texthelp
- Office Lens
- Thorium Reader
- HelperBird
- Read&Write for Google Chrome
- Deluminate
- Just Read
- Dolphin Easy Reader
- Bookshare
- CISL & CISL Research
- Clusive
UDL Implementation
- Katie Novak- Resources
- George Couros- Resources
- CAST Learning Tools
- UDL-IRN Resources
- UDL-IRN Network and Learn
- Katie Novak- Implementation Timeline
- CAST FREE UDL Resources and Tips
- Continuous Learning and Accommodations
Fidelity
Lesson Design
- Katie Novak- Remote Learning and UDL
- Space Design
- Key Questions for Lesson Planning
- Katie Novak- Lesson Plan Review Template
- Katie Novak – UDL Teacher’s Guide
- UDL Matrix Planning Sheet
- Guidelines at a Glance: Barriers/Solutions
- Lesson Planning with Universal Design for Learning
- Fillable UDL Lesson Planner
Expert Learning
- CAST UDL Guidelines
- CAST Expert Learner Table with descriptors
- UDL Theory and Practice: Chapter 2 is a focus on Expert Learning
- Article that inspired CAST’s characterization of expert learning: “The expert learner: Strategic, self-regulated, and reflective,” by Peggy A. Ertmer and Timothy J. Newby.
- Article: “Expert learning is for all,” by Jose Blackorby and Elizabeth Hartmann
- Article: “Cross-pollinating culturally sustaining pedagogy and universal design for learning: Toward an inclusive pedagogy that accounts for dis/ability,” by Federico R. Waitoller and Kathleen A. King Thorius.
- CAST Tips to Foster Expert Learning
- Expert Learner Profile
MTSS
USM
MDE
Articles/Research
- Inclusive Education
- Accessible Technology
- Designing Inclusive Classrooms
- CAST- Publications and Media
- CAST- Research and Development
- CAST- UDL Research
UDL in Action
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0gtoBCgNS0
- https://www.youtube.com/c/UdlcenterOrg/videos
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJzgQa4fUqL_6_o0JyN9rQ/playlists
- https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSpaldingMethod/videos
- https://www.youtube.com/user/MassachusettsESE/videos
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSBF-1e3Iqh9H2Ddb5c_l3Q
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdxnB1X9QWKsxlL9gco6OA