Universal Design for Learning
Universal Design for Learning Project Strand
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) project is a part of TASN's High Quality Instruction in Inclusive Learning Environments. UDL is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. (CAST, Feb. 2022)
What We Do
The UDL project builds capacity for district teams by offering sustainable and high quality professional development including coaching from the UDL coaches, a monthly PLC cohort, UDL book studies, technology integration training, and opportunities to learn from national UDL speakers.
Teams can participate in the interactive Professional Learning Community (PLC), UDL book studies, professional development opportunities and coaching for the commitment year. 2024-2025 cohort registration open now! Please contact Crystal May for more information.
The participating district commits to:
- Create and develop a team committed to learning about and integrating the UDL Framework
- Participate in at least one monthly learning opportunities
- Meet with UDL coaches at least once per quarter
- Gather and report data
- Reflect on growth and share successes
The UDL Project commits to:
- Support teams in setting UDL goals, provide resources, and on site coaching
- Support strategic planning and sustainability for UDL implementation
- Host an interactive professional learning community (PLC) of participants from districts across the state to promote reflection, collaboration and mentorship
- Provide professional learning opportunities such as on site PL, national speakers, Practitioner’s Conference, etc.
- Provide technology consultation and collaboration with the agency technology department
Check out upcoming UDL trainings and events
New to UDL? Here are resources to get started
