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Universal Design for Learning and Inclusive

Practices:

A Classroom View

Mary R. Jamison, NCBTNEA IDEA Resource Cadre

NEA IDEA Special Education Resource Cadre

Universal design (UD) principles

Not one size fits all

Design from beginning; not add on later

Increase access opportunities for everyone

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Stages of implementation

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My role? Design

GoalsMethodsMaterialsAssessmentsfrom the outset to meet the needs of ALL

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What can I do?

Be a Learner

Be a Collaborator

Be a Teacher Leader

Be a Catalyst

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What do I need?

Vision Administrati

ve supportProfessional

developmentTime!!!

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What can you do now?

Demand universally-designed products!!!

Incorporate UDL and inclusive practices into your instruction

Share your UDL-designed and inclusive plans with others

Advocate for inclusive policies and curriculum adoption policies that require incorporation of UDL principles