Universal Design for Learning Katie Novak Assistant Superintendent

Universal Design for Learning Katie Novak, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Instruction and HR – Groton – Dunstable School District, MA Rachel Currie-Rubin, Grace Meo, & Allison Posey, CAST Professional Learning Team #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 1

Katie Novak Grace Meo Allison Posey #UDL | @CAST_UDL Rachel Currie. Rubin © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 2

What is UDL? ESSA appropriates the UDL definition found in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008: • “Universal Design for Learning (UDL) means a scientifically valid framework for guiding educational practice that — • (A) provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, in the ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and in the ways students are engaged; and • (B) reduces barriers in instruction, provides appropriate accommodations, supports, and challenges, and maintains high achievement expectations for all students, including students with disabilities and students who are limited English proficient. ”

Universal Design for Learning How familiar are you with UDL? 1 = very familiar 2 = somewhat familiar 3 = new to UDL Enter your response in the chat window. #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 4

UDL in a Nutshell! UDL is a framework for proactively designing and/or delivering lessons/learning and/or delivering events that recognizes learner variability by removing barriers and maximizing learning opportunities for all, guided by the UDL Principles.

3 Networks = 3 UDL Principles #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits NH DOE 6 6

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http: //www. udlcenter. org/sites/udlcenter. org/files/updateguidelines 2_0. pdf Accessibility 8

Making information meaningful http: //www. udlcenter. org/sites/udlcenter. org/files/updateguidelines 2_0. pdf Accessibility 9

Independent, self-directed learning Making information meaningful http: //www. udlcenter. org/sites/udlcenter. org/files/updateguidelines 2_0. pdf Accessibility 10

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Why UDL? Agenda Katie Novak shares a district perspective on the impact of UDL including a review of data Your Turn! Q&A opportunity Options for expression: Post to the chat room, call CAST to share your answer, or tweet #SPDGwebinar #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 12

“Why? ” Starts with the Data Using UDL to build a culture of evidence-based decision making using multiple types of data. • Observe classrooms • View student work • Trail a student #UDL | @CAST_UDL Gather feedback from all stakeholders using multiple means of expression What do the results on standardized and/or common assessment data tell you? © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 13

Why UDL? Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School • Widening gap between all students and students with disabilities • Root cause analysis resulted in identification of lack of equity 75 SGP 65 55 45 35 25 2012 2013 2014 2015 • Results of inclusion and UDL exploration #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 14

Starting with the “WHY? ” What data is available in your area to analyze student progress. What is most helpful? Options: Post your thoughts to the chat room on this webinar. Pick up your phone to call CAST Tweet your thoughts to #SPDGwebinar #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 15

Agenda: How to love your data The Snowman Analogy The face of data Discussion: How could UDL change a district’s perception of data? Education leaders + data = #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 16

Loving Your Data: The Snowman Analogy #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 17

BCSC Loves Data! https: //youtu. be/oc. Uf. P_FZlb 8 #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 18

Which expression best represents your experience with data? 1 2 3 4 #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 19

What do you see? #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 20

Which expression best represents your experience with data? 1 2 3 4 #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 21

Fostering a Data Culture Discussion: How could UDL change a district’s perception of data? Options: Post your thoughts to the chat room on this webinar. Pick up your phone to call CAST Tweet your thoughts to #SPDGwebinar #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 22

Professional Learning the UDL Way? • Moving beyond “sit and get” • Examples of school and district models • PD at the state level #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 23

The Groton-Dunstable PD Model • Started with the why: 10. 9% • Magic of 49 hours and multiple options • Birth of the multi-part series: The process and the impact: 99. 8% • GD PD Catalogue #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 24

Professional Learning State Model #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 25

UDL Implementation

A Layered Hybrid Approach Online communication and remote support Online Learning Team meetings Face to face

UDL Implementation looks like… Reflect and engage in a new trial Team identifies area of challenge/goal Determine student measurement Begin trials and collect student and teacher data Identify teacher measurement Collect baseline Schedule and plan your trials – choose your guideline focus

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What is your take-away? And what are your next steps? Take a moment and post in the chat window or tweet #SPDG webinar #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 30

Questions Set up a phone call email us Rachel Currie-Rubin rcurrie-rubin@cast. org Grace Meo gmeo@cast. org Katie Novak novak 414@gmail. com Allison Posey aposey@cast. org Thank you to all for joining us this afternoon. #UDL | @CAST_UDL © 2015 CAST | Until Learning Has No Limits 31