In the latest addition to the UDL Now! series, Katie Novak collaborates with four distinguished literacy professionals, Ryan Hinkle, Brianne Parker, Jina Poirier, and Anne Wolff to launch "Universal Design for Learning in English Language Arts: Improving Literacy Instruction Through Inclusive Practices." This timely book provides teachers with the proven strategies to build rich, collaborative, and engaging classrooms.
Universal Design for Learning in English Language Arts answers the burning question, “What does implementing UDL look like in my ELA classroom?” by offering a comprehensive and practical guide for educators looking to elevate their instruction through inclusive practices. By integrating UDL, SEL, character development, and restorative practices , ELA educators will have a clear pathway towards making education more accessible and engaging for all students, regardless of their backgrounds and diverse needs.
In the book, Novak and her co-authors delve deep into literacy - reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language and vocabulary development - but they don't stop there. With a focus on integration, you’ll be able to “do it all” while significantly increasing the outcomes of all learners.
Katie Novak shares: “To my literacy colleagues, I challenge you to dive into this book and try not to feel the pull that reminds us of the fabulous aspects of being an ELA educator.”
The book's key features includes clear strategies for:
Whether you're an experienced educator looking to enhance your ELA instruction or a newcomer wanting to deepen your understanding, this book offers strategies and practices that will help you reach all students effectively.
"Universal Design for Learning in English Language Arts: Improving Literacy Instruction Through Inclusive Practices" is available from November 14, 2023 everywhere books are sold, including Amazon, Kindle, Bookshop.org, CAST. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your English Language Arts classroom into an inclusive environment where all students thrive.
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Katie Novak, Ed.D., is an internationally renowned educational consultant, adjunct instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, best-selling author, and founder of Novak Educational Consulting. With over 20 years of experience in education, Novak has authored 13 best-selling books, including UDL Now!, The Shift to Student-Led, and Equity By Design. With a global reach spanning 33 states and 28 countries, Novak's guidance has significantly shaped educational practices on an international scale. Follow along for updates on social: X - @KatieNovakUDL, LinkedIn
Ryan Hinkle, MA, has been involved with alternative education since 1999. He holds a BA in psychology, a BS in bio writing, and an MA in education. From 2016 to 2022, Ryan served as a teacher with the Orange County Department of Education Education, Alternative, Community, & Correctional Educational Schools and Services (ACCESS) program where he supported staff with the implementation of ELA standards and the promotion of differentiated instruction and UDL. Ryan has now returned to the classroom, where he continues working with at-promise youth.
Brianne Parker, MEd, has 22 years of experience in alternative education and holds a BA in English literature and a MEd in education. She began her career in education as an instructional aide with the Orange County Department of Education, Alternative, Community, & Correctional Educational Schools and Services (ACCESS) program, and has since held the positions of classroom teacher, EL TOSA, program specialist, and assistant principal. She has presented the ACE curriculum along with her colleagues at several local, state, and national conferences. Currently, she is back in the classroom and teaching with the ACCESS program’s Pacific Coast High School.
Jina Poirier, MEd, has a BS in human services, a MEd in education, and 19 years of experience inspiring and engaging at-promise youth. Prior to her current position as Coordinator, Accountability, Assessment, and Academic Interventions with the Orange County Department of Education, Alternative, Community, & Correctional Educational Schools and Services (ACCESS) program, Jina held the positions of classroom teacher and program specialist for EL Services, writing and training teachers on integrated and designated language supports for emergent bilingual students. She is a Trainer of Trainers in Restorative Practices through the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP). Stay in touch with Jina and follow her at LinkedIn @JinaCrimi
Anne Wolff, MEd, began her career in education working as an instructional aide in technology at Huntington Beach High School and Huntington Beach Adult School before joining the Orange County Department of Education in 2015 as Educational Technology User Support Assistant in the Alternative, Community, & Correctional Educational Schools and Services (ACCESS) program. She has presented at conferences and co-authored articles with her fellow ACE team members. She holds a BA in political science, a BS in multimedia design technology, an MS in educational and instructional technology, MA in education inspired teach & learning prelim single subj. cred. and CTE credentials in related fields. Stay in touch with Anne and follow her at LinkedIn and on Twitter/X @annewolff83
Hinkle, Parker, Poirier, and Wolff were some of the initial creators of ACCESS 2 Character Education (ACE) for the Orange County Department of Education ACCESS program, and continue to develop and promote its curriculum.
