Inspire and motivate teams and leaders to create a better environment for all!
30-minute planning session with the speaker
Up to 1,000 seats on Zoom/Unlimited in person
45-90 minute live session
Optional Q&A
KN1
UDL Now!
Embrace Inclusion, Ignite Potential
In our rapidly evolving educational landscape, it is imperative that we champion inclusivity and proactively plan learning experiences that allow all students to reach their highest potential. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers an innovative and empowering framework for educators to create learning environments that accommodate the unique needs, strengths, and backgrounds of all students. Join us for an inspiring keynote that will ignite your passion for meeting the needs of all learners and guide you through an exploration of the transformative power of UDL.
Objectives
Understand why UDL is important through the lens of variability, firm goals & expert learning
Be motivated and equipped to advocate for and promote UDL in their educational environments
Understand how elevating student voice can help you to begin to create more flexible and responsive opportunities for students to learn
Every student, without exception, holds the potential for success. Regardless of their background or personal identity, each learner deserves an equitable chance to thrive. We're on a mission to create inclusive learning environments where every student's unique attributes are recognized as assets, not barriers. In this session, we will challenge the status quo by urging you to confront your implicit biases, explore the dynamics of power and privilege, and see diversity as the cornerstone of progress. As we dive into Universal Design for Learning (UDL), you'll discover the power of this revolutionary approach to education. UDL is not just a strategy; it's a catalyst for change. It's about unlocking the potential within each student and creating a future where equity and inclusivity reign supreme.
Objectives
Be able to explain the difference between “equal” and “equitable”
Understand the concepts of implicit and explicit biases and how they affect our teaching
Learn to design learning experiences that honor each student and provide them with opportunities to learn using best practices of Universal Design for Learning
Education is about so much more than being “book smart.” To succeed in the 21st century, students must know how to communicate, collaborate, problem solve, and think critically. To help learners develop these skills, we must nurture the whole child academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. In this keynote, we will explore the transformative harmony of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), creating a holistic approach that empowers every learner.
Objectives
Be able to explain the connections between UDL and SEL
Empower educators to embrace and implement a holistic educational approach by integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Feel inspired to provide learning opportunities that support the whole child
MTSS isn't something you do, but rather a system you build to best meet the needs of all learners. #MTSSIsNotAVerb During this keynote, we will dive into the big picture of MTSS and then zoom in on the drivers necessary to create a more inclusive and equitable system. Come and be inspired as you learn about the science of implementation, the importance of first best instruction with Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and the power of creating systems that support all students so they can thrive. This session will plant seeds so you are better prepared to create strategic plans that impact learners from preschool to adulthood in ways that are innovative, inclusive, and impactful.
Objectives
Understand WHY MTSS is necessary for improving outcomes for learners
Be able to define HOW UDL fits within a multi-tiered system
Be inspired to make changes to better support the needs of a diverse staff and student body
Sometimes we do things in a certain way simply out of habit. But breaking habits is necessary to advance our teaching practices in an ever-changing educational landscape. In order to evolve so that we can support every student, we first need to unlearn. The process of unlearning can be uncomfortable, like getting a new phone, but this discomfort is necessary for growth. We must change our mindsets to change the larger system. In this session, we will explore common mindsets and unpack and unlearn them so we can challenge our existing beliefs and move forward toward implementation of Universal Design for Learning.
Objectives
Understand the concept of unlearning and the effect it can have on your professional practice
Know how to investigate variability, goals, techniques, engagement, and expert learning from an unlearning point of view
