UDL Unlocked: One Consideration at a Time

Welcome to the UDL Unlocked Podcast!

In each episode, we dive into one key consideration from the UDL Guidelines and bring it to life through real stories from the classroom. Join us as we sit down with educators who share how they're putting UDL into action to create more inclusive and engaging learning environments.

This episode highlights Consideration 7.1: Optimize Choice and Autonomy.

For more information about Firm Goals, Flexible Means, check out this great article from Dr. Katie Novak.

For more information about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), which is discussed in this episode, check out this article from Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University

For more information about Trauma Informed Care, which is discussed in this episode, explore this resource about Integrating Trauma Informed Care Into PBIS on campus.

For more information about the UDL Guidelines, see the CAST website: ⁠https://www.cast.org/ ⁠

Explore the Open Access Website and find our UDL, AT, and AAC Toolkits, our Interactive UDL Companion, and lots more resources! ⁠https://www.openaccess-ca.org/ ⁠

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Welcome to the UDL Unlocked Podcast!

In each episode, we dive into one key consideration from the UDL Guidelines and bring it to life through real stories from the classroom. Join us as we sit down with educators who share how they're putting UDL into action to create more inclusive and engaging learning environments.

This episode highlights Consideration 4.1: Vary and honor the methods for response, navigation, and movement.

For more information about the UDL Guidelines, see the CAST website: https://www.cast.org/

Explore the Open Access Website and find our UDL, AT, and AAC Toolkits, our Interactive UDL Companion, and lots more resources! https://www.openaccess-ca.org/

View episode transcript

Welcome to the UDL Unlocked Podcast!

In each episode, we dive into one key consideration from the UDL Guidelines and bring it to life through real stories from the classroom. Join us as we sit down with educators who share how they're putting UDL into action to create more inclusive and engaging learning environments.

This episode highlights Consideration 1.2: Support multiple ways to perceive information because every learner benefits from having choices in how they access and make sense of content.

For more information about the UDL Guidelines, see the CAST website: https://www.cast.org/

Explore the Open Access Website and find our UDL, AT, and AAC Toolkits, our Interactive UDL Companion, and lots more resources! https://www.openaccess-ca.org/

Referenced in this episode:

• UDL In Action: Check out this YouTube link where you can see the video that inspired our guest, Mecaela Salinas, to increase the access for her English Language Learners: https://youtu.be/WpKFvoOXH5s?si=pnZPH0uZ9Ehxa-TA

• Flocabulary: https://www.flocabulary.com/

• UFli: https://www.ventrislearning.com/uflifoundations/

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Welcome to the UDL Unlocked Podcast!

In each episode, we dive into one key consideration from the UDL Guidelines and bring it to life through real stories from the classroom. Join us as we sit down with educators who share how they’re putting UDL into action to create more inclusive and engaging learning environments.

This episode highlights Consideration 8.4: Foster Belonging and Community because when students feel seen, valued, and connected, learners thrive.

For more information about the UDL Guidelines, see the CAST Website: https://www.cast.org/

Explore the Open Access Website and find our UDL, AT and AAC Toolkits, our Interactive UDL Companion, and lots more resources! https://www.openaccess-ca.org/

Referenced in this episode:

• Our Class Family by Shannon Olson. Follow this link to a read aloud on YouTube to get a preview before deciding to purchase or borrow from the library: https://youtu.be/MZ4xyzJqBig? si=8sPmHnO2zO6zBw6u

• Today's First Five, where you'll find daily content for your Morning Meetings! : https://www.edtomorrow.com/today

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