Spring Seminar: Universal Design for Learning—Designing Classrooms for All Learners

“Universal Design for Learning (UDL) suggests that it’s not the students who need to adapt to fit the system, but rather that the system should be designed so that it can be made to fit each student’s learning needs. UDL presents an evidence-based framework that teachers can use to meet the needs of the variety of learners in their classroom.” – Jennifer Pusateri

Join us in person or online for our Spring Seminar series on Friday, February 22, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00pm ET to learn more about “Universal Design for Learning: Designing Classrooms for All Learners.”

Learn more from experts Jennifer Pusateri, David Beach, Allison Posey, and Jennifer Levine. The seminar will be held at the UK Coldstream Research Campus Human Development Institute Training Room 1525 Bull Lea Road, Lexington KY. A link to the live video stream of the seminar will be sent to registrants.

Click here to register for the seminar. For help registering, contact walt.bower@uky.edu.

Presenters:

Jennifer Pusateri, Universal Design Consultant, Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, University of Kentucky
David Beach, Director, Disability Resource Center, University of Kentucky
Allison Posey, Curriculum and Design Specialist, CAST
Jennifer Levine, Director of Professional Learning, CAST

Overview:

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach for teaching that aims to meet the needs of ALL learners by providing flexible and varied methods of instruction and assessment. Join UDL and accessibility experts for this seminar to learn more about how UDL can impact all students by addressing learner variability in every classroom.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Develop a basic understanding of the origins and principles of UDL.
  2. Learn about the benefits and best practices of UDL implementation at the K-12 and post-
    secondary levels.
  3. Explore UDL’s connections to brain research.
  4. Learn how parents, professionals and educators can advocate for the implementation of UDL in their local area.

This program is presented in conjunction with the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. CRC credit hours are pending for Rehabilitation Counseling. CEUs are also pending for Early Care & Education and Effective Instructional Leadership (EILA).

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