Inclusive Practitioner's Summit: UDL and Co-Teaching a Winning Combination

Join us for the annual Kansas Infinitec Inclusive Practitioners' Summit. This is an opportunity to learn from Kansas educators who are passionate about inclusion and our inspiring keynote speaker Lee Ann Jung.

Breakout Session: UDL and Co-Teaching a Winning Combination
 

Description

Are you curious about how to maximize student success and engagement in inclusive classrooms? Join us for a dynamic session on "UDL and Co-Teaching: A Winning Combination"! In this session, we will explore the powerful synergy between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and co-teaching, two innovative and research-based approaches to inclusive education. Participants will explore the steps to unit planning, implementation, and evaluation for student impact.  Learn why collaborative, supportive and consistent relationships provide a platform for problem solving.

Speakers:

Lisa Renz,  High School ELA Co-Teacher for Hays Public Schools, USD 489

Kelly Ackerman, High School Special Education Co-Teacher for Hays Public Schools, USD 489

Andrea Wichers, AT Facilitator and UDL Coach for Hays Public Schools, USD 489

Participants will:

1. Explore ways in which Assistive Technology and Universal Technology Support enhance Co-Teaching and UDL 
2. Identify planning and implementation steps to try in their setting