UDL Coaching: What, Why, and How Patti Ralabate Director of Implementation March 5, 2014

What is UDL Coaching? CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March UDL Model = Content* Cross- discipline Expertise in UDL *Adapted from Killion, J., et al., 2012

Why ‘UDL’ coaching? Goal – address learner variability AND Increase educator effectiveness Improve learner performance CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March

How? CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March Communities - Interest - Learning (PLC) - Practice S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Characteristics of Coaches* Beliefs Teaching expertise Relationship Content expertise Coaching skills Leadership skills Respects variability Expertise in instructional planning & change process Fosters trust & self-reflection UDL expert Applies UDL to coaching Uses data to align coaching with school/system vision/goals CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March *Adapted from Killion, J., et al., 2012

Process of Change CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March Developmental & Chaotic Personal & Variable Takes Time

CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March CAST UDL IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

INTEGRATE Phase III: Develop Expertise and Support Structure EXPLORE Phase I: Investigate UDL Raise Awareness PREPARE Phase II: Assess and Define Action Plan Continue Growth in Community and Refine Processes/Practices SCALE Phase IV: OPTIMIZE Phase V: CAST Professional Learning Services for UDL Implementation Tools, Resources & Services across the phases Interest Survey Facilitated Planning Session Tale of 4 Districts National UDL Center UDL Online Module District Self-Reflection SWOT Assessment PD Needs Assessment UDL Online Courses UDL-LDC Crosswalk District Self-Reflection Educator Knowledge, Practice, Belief Survey PD Needs Assessment UDL Exchange – Lesson Builder UDL Coaching Guide District Self-Reflection Educator Knowledge, Practice, Belief Survey UDL Science Writer CAST UDL Book Builder UDL Studio Tools & Resources Services Tools & Resources Services Institutes/Workshops PLC coaching Webinars Tools & Resources Services Tools & Resources Services PLC coaching Community of Practice Support * Facilitator Training and Facilitator Handbook are provided to UDL Facilitators. UDL Facilitation* UDL Strategy Guide Action Plan UDL Exchange UDL Connect PD Collections On-site PD Facilitated Planning Session On-site workshops Institutes On-site workshops Webinars CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March

CAST District UDL Implementation Strategy Guide supports expert learning throughout the UDL implementation process. Expert UDL implementers are: a)knowledgeable about UDL and systems change b)motivated and goal-directed c)strategic in their planning. ookId/57674/pageId/57931 CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March

Integrates research about individual, organizational & educational change with the UDL framework. Provides educators with a customized series of professional learning opportunities, including professional coaching & facilitation. Connects educators with supports, resources & tools needed throughout the UDL implementation process. The UDL principles are infused throughout. Each phase addresses three focus goal areas aligned with the three UDL principles. Each section offers ideas & resources derived from experience & systems change literature. Each phase highlights Goals, Essential Questions, Reflections/Assessments, Materials, Supports, Tools & Resources. CAST UDL Implementation Strategy Guide Features: CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March

UDL Implementation Strategy Guide CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March

A place to browse and build resources, lessons and collections for UDL implementation CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March

Lessons Learned Billy Burke, Assistant Superintendent, Baltimore County Public Schools CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March

CAST, Maryland UDL Workgroup, March Check out these resources A Tale of Four Districts UDL Implementation: A Process of Change (UDL Series) UDL Exchange CAST Professional Learning Services