Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a set of principles for curriculum development that gives all individuals equal opportunities to learn.

Resources

• Overview of Universal Design for Learning - http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/whatisudl
  • An introduction to Universal Design for Learning.
• UDL Principles Graphic Organizer - http://www.tlc-mtss.com/assets/updateguidelines2_0.pdf
  • The principles of universal design for learning.
• UDL Principles - http://at-udl.com/tutorials/udl_principles/
  • An online tutorial on the principles of universal design for learning.
• ICEL & UDL Resource - http://icel.businesscatalyst.com/index.html
  • Ideas for adding flexibility to the instruction, curriculum, environment, and learner supports.

Data Sources – Below are tools you can use to collect data on educational materials and classroom instruction.

• Survey Tool for Rating Educational Materials
  • http://www.tlc-mtss.com/assets/rating-table-resources-survey.pd
• UDL Classroom Look Fors: Beginning Level
  • http://www.tlc-mtss.com/assets/udl-look-fors-beginning.pdf
• UDL Classroom Look Fors: Expert Level
  • http://www.tlc-mtss.com/assets/udl-look-fors-expert-learner.pdf
• Survey Tool for Rating District-wide Curriculum Supports
  • http://www.tlc-mtss.com/assets/curriculum-self-assessment-tool.pdf