Design for Each and Every Learner: Universal Design for Learning Modules

The following publicly available and open access resources were used to create the UDL Modules for the TIES Center. TIES and CAST would like to thank the organizations and individuals who authored, designed, and created these resources.

TIES Center

• TIES Center. (2021). TIES Center Core Values. University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://tiescenter.org/about/core-values

• TIES Center Core Values

• Hartmann, E. S., & Blackorby, J. (2018). Expert Learning is For All. Impact, 31(2). https://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/312/Expert-Learning/#Expert-Learning

• Expert Learning is for All article (4 page “How To” article)

• Posey, A., & Hartmann, E. (2020). Universal Design for Learning: Intentional Design for All. University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/building-engagement-with-distance-learning/dl26-universal-design-for-learning-intentional-design-for-all

• UDL: Start with the goal (3 pages)

• TIES Center. (2019). Inclusive Strategies. In TIES Center (Ed.), TIES Lessons for All: 5-15-45. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/5-15-45/resources/list-of-inclusive-strategies

• Inclusive Strategies (approximately 8 pages)

• Reyes, E. N., Wakeman, S., & Bowman, J. (2020). The Use of Graphic Organizers in Inclusive Classrooms for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (TIPS Series: Tip #10). University of Minnesota: TIES Center. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/foundations-of-inclusion-tips/graphic-organizers-in-inclusive-classrooms-for-students-with-significant-cognitive-disabilities

• Accessible graphic organizers (5 pages)

• Sabia, R., Thurlow, M. L., & Lazarus, S. S. (2020). Developing IEPs that support inclusive education for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities (Brief #3). University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://tiescenter.org/resource/SW/MycVdjRAOIkwndgsCWDQ

• Developing IEPs that support students with SCD (8 page PDF)

• Kearns, J., Kleinert, J., & Erickson, K. (2017). Strategies for supporting AAC use in inclusive general education classrooms. Impact, 31(2). https://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/312/Supporting-AAC-Use/#Supporting-AAC-Use

• Strategies for AAC in inclusive classes (~1 page, 5 strategies)

• Browder, D. M. (2015). Standards-based individualized education programs (IEPs) for students who participate in AA-AAS (NCSC Brief #5). University of Minnesota, National Center and State Collaborative. http://www.ncscpartners.org/Media/Default/PDFs/Resources/NCSCBrief5.pdf

• Standards based IEPs (9 pages)

• Reyes, E. N., Wakeman, S., & Thurlow, M. (2020). Grading for students with significant cognitive disabilities in inclusive classrooms (TIPS Series: Tip #11). University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/foundations-of-inclusion-tips/grading-for-students-with-significant-cognitive-disabilities-in-inclusive-classrooms

• Grading Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms (~3 pages)

• Reyes, E. N., Wakeman, S., & Clausen, A. (2020). Turn and talk (TIPS Series: Tip #15). University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/foundations-of-inclusion-tips/turn-and-talk-in-the-inclusive-classroom

• Turn and Talk in the Inclusive Classroom

• Reyes, E. N., & Wakeman, S. (2020). Making inferences in the inclusive classroom (TIPS Series: Tip #16). University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/foundations-of-inclusion-tips/making-inferences-in-the-inclusive-classroom

• Making Inferences in the Inclusive Classroom

• Reyes, E. N., Wakeman, S., & Bowman, J. (2020). The use of graphic organizers in inclusive classrooms for students with significant cognitive disabilities (TIPS Series: Tip #10). University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/foundations-of-inclusion-tips/graphic-organizers-in-inclusive-classrooms-for-students-with-significant-cognitive-disabilities

• Graphic Organizers

• Clausen, A., Liu, K., Reyes, E. N., & Wakeman, S. (2019). Homework in the inclusive classroom (TIPS Series: Tip #7). University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/foundations-of-inclusion-tips/homework-in-the-inclusive-classroom

• Homework in the Inclusive Classroom

• Taub, D., Hartmann, E., & Posey, A. (2020). The 5-15-45 Tool: Grab a Partners and Let’s Collaborate! University of Minnesota, TIES. https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/building-engagement-with-distance-learning/dl24-the5-15-45-tool-grab-a-partner-and-lets-collaborate

• The 5-15-45 Tool

• Sabia, R., & Thurlow, M. L. (2021). Grading my child with significant cognitive disabilities in an inclusive classroom (Brief #6). University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://files.tiescenter.org/files/HjRGg_Gkit/tiesbrief6

• Grading My Child with Significant Cognitive Disabilities 

• Ties Center. (2021). 5C process: Planning for instruction both at school and distance learning. University of Minnesota, TIES Center. https://tiescenter.org/inclusive-instruction/5c-process

• 5C-process

CAST

• CAST. (2011, October 7). Introduction to UDL [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbGkL06EU90

• Introduction to UDL from co-founder David Rose (2 min) 

• CAST. (n.d.). UDL at a glance [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDvKnY0g6e4

• UDL at a Glance (5 min)

• CAST. (n.d.). The goal of UDL: Becoming expert learners. CAST. https://www.learningdesigned.org/resource/goal-udl-becoming-expert-learners

• UDL Expert Learner Descriptors

• Meyer, A., Rose, D. H., & Gordon, D. (2014). Expert Learning. In Universal design for learning: Theory and practice (pp. 15–28). CAST. http://udltp.cast.org/reading?5&pageNum=15

• UDL Theory and Practice (free online version), chapter 2: Expert Learning (14 pages)

• CAST. (2019, December 18). UDL & Expert Learning [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RIrjRHsPh0&list=PLIF3m0HAU307sFbqDBA1yQskcrM3sc8Vc&index=9

• Expert Learning (~1 hour)

• CAST. (2018). UDL and the learning brain. CAST. https://www.cast.org/products-services/resources/2018/udl-learning-brain-neuroscience

• UDL and the Learning Brain (2 pages)

• CAST. (2018). UDL tips for developing learning goals. CAST. https://www.cast.org/binaries/content/assets/common/publications/downloads/cast-udltipsfordevelopinglearninggoals-20200920-a11y.pdf

• UDL Tips for Developing Goals (5 pages)

• Sabia, R., Lee, A., & Quenemoen, R. (2014). UDL and students with significant cognitive disabilities: Ensuring all means all. UDL-IRN Summit, Johns Hopkins University. https://www.learningdesigned.org/sites/default/files/Sabia_Lee_Quenemoen2014.pdf

• UDL and Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (7 pages)

• CAST. (n.d.). UDL tips for designing learning experiences. CAST. https://www.cast.org/binaries/content/assets/common/publications/downloads/cast-udltipsfordesigninglearningexperiences-20200920-a11y.pdf

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• CAST Tips to design a UDL Learning Experience (~3 pages)

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (n.d.). UDL Guidelines Structure . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVTm8vQRvNc

• Introduction to the UDL Guidelines from CAST’s co-founder David Rose (2 min)

• CAST. (2018). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. CAST. http://udlguidelines.cast.org

About the UDL Guidelines (approximately 2 pages)

• CAST. (n.d.). Frequently asked questions. CAST. https://udlguidelines.cast.org/more/frequently-asked-questions

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the UDL Guidelines (approximately 5 pages)

• CAST. (n.d.). Downloads [Website with a list of downloads.]. https://udlguidelines.cast.org/more/downloads

• download a version of CAST’s UDL Guidelines . There are versions (1 page graphic organizer)

• CAST. (n.d.). How are UDL guidelines, framework, and knowledge statements connected? . CAST. https://www.learningdesigned.org/sites/default/files/Overview%20of%20UDL%20Guidelines%2C%20Framework%2C%20and%20Knowledge%20Statements.pdf

• UDL framework and UDL Guidelines align (~1 page article)

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials . (n.d.). Designing for accessibility with POUR. CAST. https://aem.cast.org/create/designing-accessibility-pour

• UDL Theory and Practice (free online version), chapter 6 : What is a UDL Curriculum (16 pages)
• The POUR principles (this includes a website and video)

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (2018, February 26). Designing for accessibility with POUR [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzzlJQXmJIw

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (n.d.). Online learning series on accessible materials & technologies [Introduction]. CAST. https://aem.cast.org/learning-series/online-learning-series-accessible-materials-technologies

• AEM Center modules

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (n.d.). Module 1: Introducing accessible materials & technologies [Module]. https://aem.cast.org/learning-series/module-1-introducing-accessible-materials-technologies

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (n.d.). Module 2: Creating accessible digital documents [Module]. https://aem.cast.org/learning-series/module-2-creating-accessible-digital-documents

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (n.d.). Module 3: Locating captioned videos & creating your own [Module]. https://aem.cast.org/learning-series/module-3-locating-captioned-videos-creating

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (n.d.-a). Module 4: Selecting accessible digital materials & technologies [Module]. https://aem.cast.org/learning-series/module-4-selecting-accessible-digital-materials-technologies
• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (n.d.-b). Module 5: Providing accessible formats for PreK–12 learners [Module]. https://aem.cast.org/learning-series/module-5-providing-accessible-formats-of-materials-for-prek-12-learners

• CAST. (2019). UDL core foundation: Knowledge statement cards. CAST. https://www.learningdesigned.org/resource/udl-core-foundation-knowledge-statement-cards

• UDL Theory and practice book (free online), chapter 4 The UDL Framework .
• UDL Core Knowledge Statements

• CAST. (n.d.). UDL lesson planning guide. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FpFw8ACqZ_zpCIPvkeDhtoGD2_xo3n9XqI-SCEooM90/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

• CAST’s UDL-aligned credentials
• CAST’s UDL Assessment videos
• UDL Lesson planning guide

• CAST. (2020). UDL tips for developing learning goals. https://www.cast.org/binaries/content/assets/common/publications/downloads/cast-udltipsfordevelopinglearninggoals-20200920-a11y.pdf

• TIPS on developing learning goals (1 page)

• Carl, D., Zabala, J., & Karger, J. (2018). Accessible educational materials and technologies in the IEP. National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED601683.pdf

• Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) in the IEP (17 pages)

• CAST. (2020). UDL tips for assessment. https://www.cast.org/products-services/resources/2020/udl-tips-assessments

• TIPS for developing assessments (5 pages)

• CAST. (2021). UDL assessment video modules [Video playlist]. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIF3m0HAU305DkOThHc5A7S2O4WlnE1fP

• UDL perspective on assessment (multiple videos for all grade levels)

• CAST. (2021a). Assessments for grades 3–5 [Video]. https://youtu.be/R8S-GhQ57oE
• CAST. (2021b). Assessments for grades 6–8 [Video]. https://youtu.be/col3DbdgyZ0
• CAST. (2021c). Assessments for grades 9–12 [Video]. https://youtu.be/1S-XMqQwq60
• CAST. (2021d). Evaluating assessments [Video]. https://youtu.be/mKEIQBiANyQ
• CAST. (2021). Intro to assessments [Video]. https://youtu.be/akMRUeEkIQw
• (2021). Assessments for grades K–2 [Video]. https://youtu.be/Xp8uheMHrW8

• Posey, A. (2020). Equity isn’t a product. It’s a process. Medium. https://medium.com/udl-center/equity-isnt-a-product-it-s-a-process-861959ec74fa

• Equity isn’t a product. It’s a process.

• Meyer, A., Rose, D., & Gordon, D. (2013). Chapter 5: A framework for UDL implementation. In Universal Design for Learning: Theory & Practice. CAST Incoprorated. http://udltp.cast.org/reading;jsessionid=97A699AE1527481763F88ECF9CAF5A18?0&loc=chapter4.xml_l1969801#

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• UDL Now ,
• UDL Theory and practice book (free online), chapter 4, The UDL Framework

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (n.d.). FAQ: Need for accessible format. https://aem.cast.org/acquire/faq-need-accessible-formats

• FAQ on making accessible formats

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). UDL implementation: A tale of four districts [Video playlist]. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR6ytVuE7QqQ8sZIIObluQCQ3r8qV_s87

• 14 videos from educator teams who have implemented UDL at a school level

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, June 23). Implementing with a UDL coach [Video]. https://youtu.be/mb_tIcsfVfU

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). Changing district mindsets [Video]. https://youtu.be/xPy1-zjo1mA

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (n.d.). Impact of UDL [Video]. https://youtu.be/G4Bv_dbwMdA

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (n.d.). Final considerations [Video]. https://youtu.be/Jm8fw63Oqdk

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). Learning outcomes with UDL [Video]. https://youtu.be/cCp0VI6AtXk

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). Kristen Rodriguez on the impact of UDL [Video]. https://youtu.be/CK1h-k7m3Ns

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2014, June 23). William Burke on professional development [Video]. https://youtu.be/bnLPZ_5uqD8

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). Michael Hodnicki on UDL as the fabric of Cecil County [Video]. https://youtu.be/ogRMLS3WmdA

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). Bill Jensen on modeling UDL [Video]. https://youtu.be/nQT6Uqud5Uo

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2014, June 23). Nichole Norris on supporting Professional Learning Communities [Video]. https://youtu.be/cLdHo2Q0uC4

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). William Burke on developing Professional Learning Communities [Video]. https://youtu.be/S5odXsadY3U

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). Bill Jensen on students learning about UDL [Video]. https://youtu.be/H75rxq8h-ks

• National Center on Universal Design for Learning. (2013, March 12). Loui Lord Nelson on UDL in teacher evaluation [Video]. https://youtu.be/rEvymuMvuxQ

• National Center on Accessible Educational Materials. (n.d.). What’s your role? . https://aem.cast.org/get-started/by-role

• Accessible Educational Materials: get started

• Rose, D., Ralabate, P., & Meo, C. (2018). The five phases of the UDL implementation process: Tools to guide your journey. https://www.learningdesigned.org/resource/phases-udl-implementation-process-tools

• UDL phases of implementation (2 pages)

• CAST. (n.d.). UDL and assessment. UDL on Campus. http://udloncampus.cast.org/page/assessment_udl

• UDL on Campus: UDL and Assessment

• Nelson, L. L., & Basham, J. (2014). A blueprint for UDL: Considering the design of implementation. UDL-IRN. https://www.learningdesigned.org/sites/default/files/Nelson_Basham_2014.pdf

• A Blueprint for UDL: Considering the Design of Implementation (~1 page)

• CAST. (2016). Top 5 UDL tips for learning environments. CAST. https://www.cast.org/binaries/content/assets/common/publications/downloads/cast-5-learning-environs-2016.pdf

• 5 UDL Tips for Learning Environments

• CAST. (2021, March 31). UDL implementation stories from state leaders [Video]. https://youtu.be/JaZ-8lKLLb4

• UDL Implementation: Stories from states leaders (~1 hour)

• CAST. (2018, October 3). UDL stories from the field [Video]. https://youtu.be/spv1G_WSObE

• UDL stories from the field , features 3 schools (~1 hour)

• Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network . (2018, January 21). UDL talk: Culturally responsive teaching and the UDL connection [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFfqgxTCSG4

• Video aligning UDL and CRT (~20 min)

• CAST. (2020, October 21). Sharing stories: Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning with Andratesha Fritzgerald [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuDeI5m26-g

• UDL and Antiracism webinar (~1 hour)

• CAST. (2019, June 3). UDL for language learners [Video]. https://youtu.be/v_pWILyGA4A

• UDL for Language Learners (~1 hour)

• CAST. (2018, June 14). Stories from the field: Visual arts and UDL [Video]. https://youtu.be/HQmg-3SBnu0

• UDL stories from art teachers (~1 hour)

• CAST. (2021). The UDL school implementation & certification criteria guide. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1230M_XWoa3ZJhxki0YVPoWaYCKFmvGq797VdWQbkSM8/edit#heading=h.jrn5zjj871v3

• The UDL School Implementation and Certification Guide (~8 pages)

• CAST. (2013). UDL intersections. Universal Design for Learning and Universal Design. https://www.azed.gov/sites/default/files/2018/02/UDL-DI%20BRIEFfinal.pdf?id=5a8c6d123217e109445ce3bd

• UDL and DI (1 page)

Understood

• Morin, A. (n.d.). What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/treatments-approaches/educational-strategies/universal-design-for-learning-what-it-is-and-how-it-works

• What is UDL (2 pages)

• Understood. (n.d.). The difference between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and traditional education. Undeerstood. https://www.understood.org/articles/en/the-difference-between-universal-design-for-learning-udl-and-traditional-education

• UDL and Traditional Instruction (2 pages)

• Posey, A. (n.d.). Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A teacher’s guide. Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/universal-design-for-learning/understanding-universal-design-for-learning

• UDL: A Teacher’s Guide (2 pages)

• Posey, A. (n.d.). How to break down barriers to learning with UDL. Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/universal-design-for-learning/how-to-break-down-barriers-to-learning-with-udl

• Using UDL to break down barriers (2 pages)

• CAST. (n.d.). 5 examples of Universal Design for Learning in the classroom. Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/treatments-approaches/educational-strategies/5-examples-of-universal-design-for-learning-in-the-classroom

• 5 Examples of UDL in the classroom

• Posey, A. (n.d.). Lesson planning with Universal Design for Learning. Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/for-educators/universal-design-for-learning/lesson-planning-with-universal-design-for-learning-udl

• Lesson Designing with UDL

OSEP, Ideas that Work

• Office of Special Education Programs. [IDEAs That Work Resources]. . (2017, March 29). From Bach to Lady Gaga music lessons for special education [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFKyTPqOHGo

• From Bach to Lady Gaga: Music Lessons for Special Education (~80 min)

International Journal of Whole Schooling

• Hartmann, E. (2015). Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and learners with severe support needs. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 11(1), 54–67. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1061020.pdf

• UDL and Students with Severe Support Needs (14 pages)

• Henderson, B. (2006). Champions of inclusion: Making the extraordinary ordinary. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 3(1). https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ847470.pdf

• Champions of Inclusion (6 pages)

Harvard Graduate School of Education

• Harvard Graduate School of Education. [Harvard Graduate School of Education]. (2014, October 8). The end of average: Todd Rose’s ‘8 for 8] [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GcJi4eaSeY

• End of Average (~8 min)

• Hough, L. (2015). Beyond Average. Ed. Harvard Ed. Magazine. https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/ed/15/08/beyond-average

• Beyond Average (2 pages)

Novak Education

• Novak, K. (2020, November 30). Harnessing variability to improve the success rate of all students. https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/student-variability

The Value of Student Variability (1 page)

• Smith, Z. (2020, September 6). How I learned to foster relationships through UDL and SDI. https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/my-rookie-mistake-in-special-education

• The Dinner Party Analogy (1 page)
• Foster relationships and UDL (1 page)

• Novak, K. (2017). UDL vs DI: The dinner party analogy. Novak Education. https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/udl-vs-di-dinner-party-analogy

• UDL and Differentiated Instruction (1 page)

• Novak, K. (2020). 6 myths about Universal Design for Learning. Novak Education. https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/6-myths-about-universal-design-for-learning

• 6 Myths about UDL (2 pages)

• Novak, K. (2021). What is MTSS and why do we need it? Novak Education. . https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/what-is-mtss-and-why-do-we-need-it

• What is MTSS and Why do we Need It (~2 pages)

Dan Habib

• Habib, D. (2012, June 26). Thasya [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zWp2KkOr68

• Thasya (~13 min video)

Goalbook

• Goalbook. (n.d.). Different paths up the same mountain: A 5-step process for designing instruction. Goalbook. https://goalbookapp.com/different-paths-up-the-same-mountain-a-5-step-instructional-design-process/

• Different Paths up the Same Mountain by Goalbook ( 4 pages)

• Goalbook. (n.d.). UDL-aligned strategies. Goalbook. https://goalbookapp.com/toolkit/v/strategies

• Strategies and tools that align with the 9 UDL Guidelines

National Center on Deafblindness

• National Center on Deaf-Blindness . (2021, January 13). Deaf-blind strategies: Accessing general education curriculum (2020) [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_CdEvdd_GA

• Deaf-Blind Strategies: Accessing General Education Curriculum (21 minutes, watch minute 42:00-1:02:00) with accompanying slides

• Bowman, J., & Ghere, G. (n.d.). Accessing grade level general education curriculum [Powerpoint]. https://www.nationaldb.org/media/doc/Accessing_Grade_Level_General_Education_Curriculum.pptx

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC-CRSH)

• SSHRC-CRSH . (2016, April 4). Shelley Moore: Transforming inclusive education [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYtUlU8MjlY

• UDL and Bowling (~5 min video)

ACCESS to Postsecondary Education through Universal Design for Learning: Colorado State University

• The Access Project. (n.d.). Module: From UD to UDL. Colorado State University, Department of Occupational Therapy, The ACCESS Project. http://accessproject.colostate.edu/udl/modules/udl_introduction/mod_udl_concise_intro.php?display=pg_4

• Universal Design to UDL (1 page)

Think Inclusive: Official Blog of MCIE

• Kingson, K. (2021, February 23). Common misconceptions about UDL with Katie Novak [Podcast and transcript]. Think Inclusive: The Official Blog of MCIE. https://www.thinkinclusive.us/common-misconceptions-about-udl-with-katie-novak/

• Common Misconceptions about UDL with Katie Novak (27 minutes)

• Novak, K., & Van Rees, S. (2019, November 12). 3 questions to kickstart Universal Design for Learning in your classroom. Think Inclusive: The Official Blog of MCIE. https://www.thinkinclusive.us/3-questions-to-kickstart-universal-design-for-learning-in-your-classroom/

• 3 Questions to Kickstart UDL in Your Classroom

The UDL Approach Blog and UDL in 15 Podcasts

• UDL Research in 15 Minutes Podcast. (n.d.). Episode 3 - Kathy Howery [Podcast]. https://theudlapproach.com/podcasts/udl-research-in-15-minutes/episode-3-kathy-howery/

• UDL experiences by inclusive educators (~15 min)

• Nelson, L. L. (2021, June 4). UDL in 15 minutes with Timmary Leary: Helping educators implement UDL. The UDL Approach. https://theudlapproach.com/blog/udl-in-15-minutes-podcast-with-timmary-leary/

• Helping Educators Implement UDL (2 pages)

Self Determination at The University of Kansas

• Shogren, K. A., Raley, S. K., Burke, K. M., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2019). The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction teacher’s guide. Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities.

• Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (66 pages)

Five Moore Minutes

• Five More Minutes. (2019, April 1). Backwards design: A great way to move forward! [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLKHaNo98Ts

• Backwards Design (5 min video)

• Five Moore Minutes. (2019, May 6). See ya later S.M.A.R.T. goals! [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OrntS8NrUY

• See Ya Later SMART Goals (5 min video)

Reading Rockets

• Ralabate, P. K. (2011). Universal Design for Learning: Meeting the needs of all students. The ASHA Leader. https://www.readingrockets.org/article/universal-design-learning-meeting-needs-all-students

• UDL, meeting the needs of all students (1 page)

National Down Syndrome Society

• Sabia, R. (n.d.). Universal Design for Learning: Meaningful access to the general ed curriculum for all students [Powerpoint]. http://dsaco.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/UniversalDesign-forLearning.pdf

• UDL theory, framework, and guidelines (40 pages)

Association for Talent Development Blog

• Bartlett, M., & Ehrlich, S. (2020). UDL + design thinking = designing for all learners. Association for Talent Development. https://www.td.org/insights/udl-design-thinking-designing-for-all-learners

• UDL + Design thinking = design for all (1 page)

OCALI

• OCALI. (2018, January 18). Emily Rubin [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpynZ86usJo

• Social Emotional Engagement Within a Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom (1 hour video)

• OCALI. (2018, May 8). The marriage of UDL and PBIS: A framework to support the whole child [Video]. https://www.ocali.org/project/the-marriage-of-udl-pbis

• UDL and PBIS (26 min video)

• Cunconan-Lahr, R., & Gentille Green, B. (2021, April 27). Guest post: UDL startups for the least restrictive environment (LRE) process. Brookes Inclusion Lab. https://blog.brookespublishing.com/udl-startups-for-the-least-restrictive-environment-lre-process/

• UDL StartUps for Least Restrictive Environments (2 pages)

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

• Denham, A. (n.d.). Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support middle school students with significant cognitive disabilities in learning science [Powerpoint].

• PowerPoint by Anne Denham on using UDL to teach standards aligned instruction to students with significant cognitive disabilities

eSchoolnews.com

• Ganias, M., & Novak, K. (2019, November 6). A perfect pairing: UDL and PLCs. eSchool News. https://www.eschoolnews.com/2019/11/06/a-perfect-pairing-udl-and-plcs/2/

• A Perfect Pairing: UDL and PLCs (~1 page)

ASCD

• Fritzgerald, A. (2021). Honor as power: The practical keys to antiracist teaching. ASCD Express, 16(14). https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/honor-as-power-the-practical-keys-to-antiracist-teaching

• Honor as Power: Practical keys to antiracist teaching (~2 pages)

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Berquits, E. (2014). Crosswalk between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the Danielson Framework for Teaching (FfT). https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/tpep/frameworks/danielson/danielson_udl_crosswalk.pdf

• UDL and Danielson framework

Korea TESOL

• KoreaTESOL. (2020, December 21). Caroline Torres & Kavita Rao - Universal Design for Learning & digital tools for language learners [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnp19nixcY0

• UDL and Digital Tools for Language Learners: Presentation (~23 min)

Rachel Lambert

• Lambert, R. (2021, September 22). UDL Math! https://mathematizing4all.com/2021/09/22/udl-math/