Universal Design for Learning: Improving Outcomes for Students In the Boston Public Schools April 29, 2014

Go to: to access resourceshttp://bit.ly/1gUuTfe Create a UDL Connect account athttp://community.udlcenter.org/ and join our BPS group to initiate and engage in discussions | #UDL CAST©2104

Identify how BPS can integrate UD into current educational practices Establish common language around UDL Clarify and prioritize our ideas Determine action steps for moving forward CAST 2014 | #UDL CAST©2104

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UDL…Misperceptions: UDL… Provides high standards for all and promotes student responsibility. Is about watering down the curriculum. Recognizes that learner variability is the rule. Is just for students with special needs. Is a proactive way to plan for the variability of all learners. Is the same as differentiated instruction. Provides choice and options that are flexible, varied, and scaffolded, as appropriate. Requires technology. | #UDL CAST©2104

Goal setting Consider Variability-UDL Select Assessment Select Methods/ Materials/Media Implement/TeachReflect 10 Based on | #UDL CAST©2104

| #UDL CAST©2104 Develop action steps for moving forward with UDL.

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14 investigate UDL as a framework for curriculum design & decision making raise awareness determine interest & | #UDL CAST©2104

| #UDL CAST©2104 define a vision, measurable outcomes and action plan. create climate that accepts variability as the norm conduct a self-reflection to examine district policies, processes & practices, strategic personnel & organizational structures

| #UDL CAST©2104 develop educator expertise create processes & resources to support integrating UDL with existing practices create procedures & protocols for review & evaluation

| #UDL CAST©2104 enhance effective processes & organizational supports expand practices throughout the system promote a community of practice

| #UDL CAST©2104 predict & plan for change embed processes - allow for innovation - maximize continuous improvement cultivate a UDL culture

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108,376 students ( enrollment) 55.6% minority enrollment ( ) 4.2% English language learner ( ) 45.9% eligible for free/reduced price meals ( ) 173 schools, programs, and centers 18,783 employees, including 8,792 classroom teachers 2012 – a new superintendent was hired NOTE: MDE adopted regulations in June 2012 that requires all districts to use UDL in development of the curriculum and selection of materials by | #UDL CAST©2104

| #UDL CAST©2104 mid-1990’s Awareness (Special Education) Present Implementation All Students Implementation: 5 – 7 years (Fixsen, D. et al 2005)

| #UDL CAST©2104 mid-1990’s Awareness (Special Education) Present Implementation All Students Implementation: 5 – 7 years (Fixsen, D. et al 2005) Moving beyond PD Dir. Of PD, BCPS

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26 Role of Coach UDL Facilitator Resources for Teachers Resources for Moving beyond Awareness MS Principal, BCPS Climate for | #UDL CAST©2104

27 The needs of the district should form the drivers for UDL implementation. UDL needs to be embedded in the thought process at every level of decision making, from district level to student level. Create time for professional development, UDL planning and purposeful sharing. Build PLCs by giving teachers leadership roles. Research best practices for establishing and supporting PLCs. An embedded UDL coach on site to support educators is essential to successfully implementing UDL. They should be embedded in the community at each school to model, answer questions, find resources and support teachers. This was critical to the success of the PLCs. Give enough time for the UDL implementation initiative to grow. It takes time to integrate UDL thinking into instructional practice. “Let teachers grow, take baby steps and take risks.

How can the BPS integrate UDL into educational practices in order to improve outcomes for all learners and support all educators? | #UDL CAST©2104

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Define your Goal Create Action Steps | #UDL CAST©2104

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