Spring+Follow+Up+Module

Universal Design for Learning

MSDE is pleased to provide to the participants of the 2011 Educator Effectiveness Academies information regarding the spring follow-up module. We have designed this module so that it serves as a follow-up to last summer’s academies. The course module focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles that we have created for academy participants is both informative and useful. This course module will take approximately 4 hours to complete including time a participant might spend discussing information with colleagues. As with the fall follow-up, this course module does not have to be completed in a single session and can be broken into smaller segments as appropriate.

As part of our exploration of UDL principles, we have created videos for all three content areas—Reading/English Language Arts, Mathematics, and STEM—where content specialists explain how UDL principles were used in developing model lessons as part of our On-Line, Curriculum Toolkit. We encourage participants to view all three content presentations, as each one focuses on a different instructional level and provides information that a teacher of any subject area will find useful. We also invite any participants who will be new to the 2012 academies to use this module as well. Familiarity with UDL principles will enhance the value of this summer’s academy for any participant.

Some LEAs have previously engaged staff members in professional development activities related to UDL, while other LEAs have only scratched the surface. This course module can be a useful professional development tool in schools just beginning exploration of UDL principles.

Participants can begin the course module by clicking on the following link:

[|http://www.udl-rttt.mdonlinegrants.org]
You will be prompted to create a user name (your email address) and a password. Any participant who forgets their password will be allowed to register multiple times using different passwords.