What Really Works With Universal Design for Learning

"This book is beautifully designed and organized. Educators will want to have it next to them as they plan their UDL-influenced lessons and environments. It is full of innovative, realistic, and reliable ideas for any educator, and it exemplifies that UDL is a framework that benefits all content areas, all contexts, and all educators."

"Universal Design for Learning is a framework that can be overwhelming to even the most seasoned educators. The actionable practices and ready-to-implement strategies described in this work are just what educators need—and are asking for— to help them amplify their application of it. By highlighting what works in a variety of contexts, the authors and their collaborators have ensured that there are entry points for anyone interested in learning more about UDL implementation."

"What Really Works With Universal Design for Learning deserves a place on every educator’s desk. This is your UDL multi-vitamin—insightfully addressing the big questions around content, behavior, and instruction. Whether you’re beginning your UDL journey or refining your UDL practices, the usable knowledge and practical strategies will give your implementation instant traction and sustained inspiration."

Wendy W. Murawski, Ph.D., MBA, MEd, EdS, is the Executive Director and Eisner Endowed Chair for the Center for Teaching and Learning at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she is also a Full Professor in the Department of Special Education and the Director of SIMPACT Immersive Learning. Dr. Murawski is the national Past President of the Teacher Education Division (TED) of CEC and an internationally known speaker and author, presenting in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. Her research focuses on co-teaching and inclusive practices nationally and internationally. She has published extensively around inclusive education, co-teaching, collaboration, and Universal Design for Learning, to include 18 books and numerous chapters, blogs, and peer-reviewed articles. She is the CEO of 2Teach Global (www.2TeachLLC.com), an educational consulting company dedicated to promoting inclusive education around the world. In her personal life, Wendy enjoys traveling with her husband, learning languages, reading, drinking merlot, seeing movies, going to Book Club, visiting her college-bound son Kiernan, and pretending she is going to work out.

Kathy Lynn Scott, PhD, is the Center Administrative Analyst for the Center for Teaching and Learning at California State University, Northridge. Kathy was trained as an old school darkroom photographer, but she fell in love with all things to do with education. After conducting research on art education and adult education in England and coordinating research on learning disabilities in New Jersey, Kathy jumped from coast to coast, finding a new home with the CTL where she gets to do a little bit of everything related to education. When not acting as the glue for the CTL (as Wendy calls her), shes happiest just relaxing at home, learning to cook new dishes, watching Jeopardy!, and shouting out the (not always correct) answers.

Preface About the Editors About the Contributors UDL: An Introduction From Pizza Parlor to the World - Katie Novak SECTION I. WHAT REALLY WORKS WITH CONTENT AREAS Chapter 1: UDL and Literacy: Providing Options for Language Success - Ruby L. Owiny, Anne Brawand, Janet Josephson Chapter 2: UDL and Mathematics: Making Algebra Accessible - Sarah A. Nagro, Jaime True Daley, Cathy R. Gaspard Chapter 3: UDL and Social Studies: Applying Project-Based Learning - Philip E. Bernhardt Chapter 4: UDL and Science: Integrating STEM - Barbara Serianni, Carolyn Rethwisch Chapter 5: UDL and the Performing Arts: Inspiring Creativity - Rebecca M. Ashton, Tamarah M. Ashton SECTION II. WHAT REALLY WORKS WITH BEHAVIOR Chapter 6: UDL and Executive Functioning: Unlocking the Capacity for Learning - Jennifer D. Walker, Victoria Russell Chapter 7: UDL and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: Making Classroom Management Positive - Brittany L. Hott, Kathleen M. Randolph, Amelia Martin Chapter 8: UDL and Adaptive Behavior: Addressing Conceptual, Social, and Practical Skills - Caitlyn A. Bukaty, Lauren A. Delisio SECTION III. WHAT REALLY WORKS WITH INSTRUCTION Chapter 9: UDL and Co-Teaching: Establishing the Perfect Union - Wendy W. Murawski, Leila Ansari Ricci Chapter 10: UDL and Assistive Technology: Utilizing Technology Beyond Mere Accessibility - Lauren A. Delisio, Caitlyn A. Bukaty Chapter 11: UDL and Implementation Fidelity: Providing Consistency Within Flexibility - Kimberly M. Johnson, Kyena E. Cornelius SECTION IV. WHAT REALLY WORKS WITH SPECIAL POPULATIONS Chapter 12: UDL for Advancement: Unblocking the Traffic Jam - Claire E. Hughes Chapter 13: UDL and Early Childhood: Giving Young Children Choices Too - Zhen Chai, Ching-I Chen Chapter 14: UDL and Students With Emotional/Behavioral Disorders: Promoting Self-Managers - Kimberly M. Johnson, Kyena E. Cornelius SECTION V. WHAT REALLY WORKS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Chapter 15: UDL and Administrators: Leading the Charge - Amy Kramer Chapter 16. UDL and Home School Collaboration: Partnering for Empowerment - Tesha Fritzgerald Chapter 17: UDL and Policy: Considering Legal Implications - Jacqueline Rodriguez Chapter 18: UDL and Change: Taking Baby Steps to Success - Wendy W. Murawski, Katie Novak Index