Universal Design for Learning
These resources have been selected and annotated by members of the SESC Cadre to accompany trainings and to provide convenient access to the most up-to-date documents, videos, and websites related to UDL.
- Learner Variability Is the Rule, Not the Exception
This article by Barbara Pape provides background on why universal design is so important.
- UDL Infographics
Provides examples for each of the UDL checkpoints
- UDL Wheel
The UDL wheel from CAST features two parts of a wheel that can be easily assembled to give concrete examples of how to apply the UDL principles.
- UDL Use Self-Assessment
A quick self-assessment tool for recording frequency of use for each of the 31 UDL checkpoints.
A short video by Dr. Katie Novak (1:35 minutes)
One teacher, who had difficulties in school, describes how UDL works in his classroom (9 minutes, 14 seconds).
- About Universal Design for Learning
A great starting point to learn about UDL.
- The UDL Guidelines
A collection of resources about the guidelines and how to use them.
- What is Universal Design for Learning?
A quick overview of UDL with options for digging deeper.