Universal Design for

Learning

Accessible Learning For All Students

Physical Structure

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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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Classrooms

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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

Assessments

http://www.luminaris.link/blog/category/udl

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

References

Rose, D. H. & Meyer, A. (2002). Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.