1. Universal Design for Learning
Kyrene School District
Special Education Advisory Council (KSEPAC) Presentation
April 3, 2014

2. Objectives of Meeting
To become familiar with UDL and its connection to the academic standards.
To become familiar with the educational resources used in Kyrene to support the academic standards and your child’s learning.
To utilize educational resources to support the learning of your child at home.

3. Arizona Standards and Accessibility for Students
Standards for K-12 Students:
College and Career Ready (CCR)
English Language Arts (ELA) & Mathematics Standards
College and Career Preparedness for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (CCP-SSCD)
Priority areas in English Language Arts (ELA) & Mathematics Standards
Standards for Preschool Age Students:
Early Learning Standards (ELS)
Accessibility is providing an equal opportunity for all to learn in their environment.
The academic standards are the basis for the content that a teacher instructs. When they plan their lessons, they are thinking about the accessibility for their students within the lesson.
Accessibility begins in the planning stages of lessons through UDL
Accessibility needs are considered in assessment and in daily instruction.

4. Table Talk What does accessibility look like for my child: At home?
At School?

5. Origins of Universal Design
ADA
Solution as after thought
Retrofitting necessary
Solutions not aesthetically pleasing
Universal design …”considers the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the beginning”*
* Architect, Ron Mace;

6. What is Universal Design for Learning?
“Access, participation, and progress in the general education curriculum for all learners”*
Create a classroom that will meet the needs of all or most learners
Proactive solutions
Not one-size-fits-all, but more alternatives *

7. Brain Research: How We Learn
3 networks, each with its own purpose:
Recognition networks—the what of learning
Strategic networks—the how of learning
Affective networks—the why of learning
Knowing that these networks exist, brain researchers have identified 3 ways to optimize learning for students in the classroom.

8. UDL in the Classroom: Multiple means of representation
e.g., auditory, visual, physical,
Multiple means of expression
e.g., write a paper, read aloud to class, act out concept, create 3-D representation of a concept
Multiple means of engagement
e.g., technology, group work, watch video, read book

9. Check In
Transition to Educational Resources page

10. Multiple means of representation
UDL in the Classroom:
Multiple means of representation
e.g., auditory, visual, physical
BookFlix
DreamBox
Harcourt

11. Multiple means of expression
UDL in the Classroom:
Multiple means of expression
e.g., write a paper, read aloud to class, act out concept, create 3-D representation of a concept
Read&Write 10
PowerPoint
Inspiration

12. Multiple means of engagement
UDL in the Classroom:
Multiple means of engagement
e.g., technology, group work, watch video, read book
BrainPOP
Harcourt
Discovery Education
Worldbook Online

13. Check In

14. Access to Read&Write School Access Home Access Shortcut on desktop
Texthelp Systems from All Programs
Read&Write 10
Home Access
Student Resources (Educational Resources)
Read&Write
Home computer
Flash drive

16. Text-to-Speech Text-to-speech Screenshot Reader PDF Aloud Translator
Daisy Reader

19. Check In

20. Resources Student Resources Contains logon information
Resource Information for Parents & Students
Summary of program
Link to program webpages
Product tutorials, online resources
Web link
Educational Resources:

21. Resources Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
A Parent Guide to Universal Design for Learning
Center for Universal Design in Education

22. Final Check In