UDL Assignment
Transcript of UDL Assignment
Exterior
One-story building
Accessible parking lots
Wide paths, pavements, and doors
Ramps at each entrance
Automatic doors that can be accessed through a button
Interior
Wide doors
Large, obstruction-free hallways
Alarm and bell systems with flashing lights
Signs with multiple modes of communication (i.e. Braille, picture representations, etc.)
Handle bars in bathrooms
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Classes will be divided by grade level
Each class will be staffed by two teachers – a special education and general education teacher, co-teaching models will be utilized
Student-Teacher ratio - 12:1, a maximum of 24 students in a class
Versatile furniture and seating arrangements to accommodate student needs
No desks, table groups consisting of 4 or 6 students to promote group and partner collaboration
All classes will have designated learning areas, areas may vary from class to class depending on student needs
Personnel
http://castprofessionallearning.org/project/lesson-planning-with-
udl-prepare-and-integrate-udl-into-practice/
All campus personnel will be trained in basic UDL principles
Teaching Staff will receive intensive training in UDL and how to effectively incorporate co-teaching models and technology in the classroom
Designated planning and collaboration time for teaching staff 2 times a week, teacher duties will be waived during this time
Strong support system for teachers on UDL principles and/or technology throughout the year
Plenty of opportunities for professional development
Curriculum &
Instruction
http://blogs.pstcc.edu/mobilefellows/2015/03/27/project-
update-tools-for-accessible-mobile-engagement-in-stem/
All students will have access to grade level curriculum
Teachers will identify and set clear goals for the class as a whole as well as each individual student
Lessons will be incorporate multiple means of presentation, representations, and engagement
Data on student’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas of need will drive instruction
Teachers will actively work towards promoting student independence
Technology
http://www.coetail.com/luciejeanmercier/2013/10/26/the-relevant-
classroom-for-digital-native-children-will-it-be-for-everyone/
Each classroom will have a wide array of technology available for use
Technology in each classroom will include but is not limited to:
Interactive Whiteboard
Elmo
Projector
Computers
iPads (for each student)
Text-to-speech software and speech-to-text software
Multimedia presentations
Digital text
Calculators
Flexible, individualized assessments based on student needs will be utilized
Assessment methods used will include but are not limited to:
Paper-pencil test
Oral presentations
Portfolios
Project-based learning
Multi-media presentations
Drawings/illustrations
Observations
Anecdotal notes