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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Curriculum Units

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INTRODUCTION

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a new conceptual framework in education that makes instruction readily accessible for the widest range of learners. UDL is based upon three main principles: 1) Multiple means of representation, 2) Multiple means of expression, & 3) Multiple means of engagement. Through this Joint UDL Project, teams of classroom teachers from general education and special education with the support of principal leadership, university educators with support of university administrators, and RI Department of Education representatives participated in training held at Rhode Island College and conducted by the Sherlock Center and consultants for the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) in January 2008. Twelve universally-designed curriculum units were cooperatively developed as a result of this training. Teachers, university educators, and others are encouraged to use these units as examples and guides for practical implementation of UDL in elementary, middle, secondary, and post-secondary classrooms. For additional information and ideas on UDL, visit the CAST website at http://www.cast.org.

Funding for this initiative was provided by the RI Department of Education, Office of Diverse Learners.

A Joint Project of:
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities @Rhode Island College,
University of Rhode Island and
RI Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Jonathan Dyson (jdyson@ric.edu), Project Coordinator

Elizabeth Dalton (edalton@ric.edu), Summary Writer

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