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= UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING (UDL) =



January, 2011

 * Audience:** Staff of 30 high school teachers, working together in departments ( english, math, social studies, science, the arts, world languages, health/phys. ed.)
 * Timelime:** 30 minutes

Pre-Training Activities:
Prior to this workshop, go to the CAST UDL Curriculum Self-Check. Create an account and complete the self-check on a lesson you have done in your class in the Methods, Materials, and Assessment categories. We will look at your results during the workshop.

Go to the CAST Lesson Builder and create an account.


 * Overview**

Today's workshop will familiarize you with the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). You will learn about the origins of UDL, the components of UDL, and how UDL can benefit you in your classroom. You will be asked to closely examine your own teaching style and how you are meeting the needs of your students. By the end of the workshop you will have the necessary tools to work in you grade teams to plan UDL lessons.

During Workshop: You should be working in your departments for this workshop.
//**Introduction:**// **(5 minutes)** View the introductory presentation on UDL. Click on the arrow below the presentation to scroll through the presentation.

In your departments, each member review their summaries of your self-check in the areas of Methods, Materials, and Assessment. Dicsuss your common strengths and weaknesses in these three areas. Complete the graphic organizer as a group to examine your needs as a department.
 * Activity 1: (10 minutes)**

Divide your group into 2 teams.Go to the CAST UDL Lesson Builder. Using the lesson plan template, one team will write a traditional sample lesson plan. The other team will create a UDL lesson on the same topic. The UDL lesson should include at least two resources from the National Center on UDL's website. Be prepared to share your lessons at our next Professional Development.
 * Activity 2: (15 minutes)**


 * Assessment:** Please complete the workshop evaluation.