AATE 2025 National Conference

Looking for ways to make your teaching practice more accessible? Looking to serve diverse populations of varying needs? The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based framework to optimize learning for all learners, encompassing all the facets of our identities that call for individualized learning. According to CAST, the creators of the UDL, “The guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.” With the latest version of the UDL released in July of 2024 the UDL is a dynamic framework that continues to reflect a changing society. Unpack this extensive framework, learn about the nine domains of the UDL and how to engage in each to support learners to become purposeful & reflective, resourceful & authentic, and strategic & action oriented. Participants can expect to leave the session with practical strategies to increase the accessibility of their practice for all learners.