This book contains 10 chapters that describe the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Educators from the US explain professional learning using the Universal Design for Learning framework, including using a conceptual change-based instructional model to design more targeted instruction about the framework, coaching strategies, and designing online professional learning opportunities using the framework, followed by descriptions of implementation at the school, district, state, and regional level, through specific examples, with discussion of co-teaching and adopting legislation focused on UDL. Distributed in the US by Independent Publishers Group. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
This is the first book to consider scaled-up implementation of Universal Design for Learning in schools, districts, and even states. In this collections of case stories, veteran educators and administrators share their stories, tips, and lessons learned from implementing UDL in a variety of settings. Elizabeth Berquist, a leading voice in the burgeoning UDL field, edits and contributes to the collection. In addition to specific strategies for scaling up UDL, the book provides ideas for improving teacher professional development and classroom practice.
