Learn advanced strategies to identify barriers, design inclusive lessons, and empower students to take ownership of their learning. Join us for a hands-on course that will transform your practice.
Advance your understanding and application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with this level 2 facilitated course designed for educators who already have a foundational knowledge of UDL and are ready to go beyond introductory practices. This course focuses on honing your skills in identifying barriers to learning, designing more inclusive lessons, and refining your teaching strategies to foster deeper learner agency.
You'll explore how to move beyond simply offering choices to students and instead cultivate environments where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning. Through practical exercises, collaborative discussions, and real-world examples, you'll learn how to design lessons that not only meet diverse learner needs but also challenge students to engage more deeply and meaningfully with the learning process
Whether you're looking to enhance your current UDL practices or seeking new ways to support all learners, this course provides the tools and insights needed to elevate your teaching. Join a community of educators committed to creating truly inclusive classrooms where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Dr. Matt Bergman is a self-described "UDL evangelist" committed to empowering educators in K-12 and higher education. His mission is to foster inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning environments where all students can thrive. Matt's expertise translates the UDL principles into practical strategies, particularly through lesson design, technology integration, artificial intelligence, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Dr. Bergman's professional journey spans across K-12 and higher education. Matt has excelled in roles as a middle and high school teacher, K-12 digital learning coach, adjunct professor, instructional designer, consultant, and professional development leader. His expertise has earned him recognition, including the 2015 PAECT Teacher of the Year and serving as a faculty member at Harvard University's UDL Institute. In addition, Dr. Bergman was awarded a 2024 Elizabethtown College Design Studio Fellowship, where he is studying how to apply the concepts of UDL and artificial intelligence to enhance student learning.
Successful completion of an Introduction to UDL course or level 1 knowledge of implementing UDL.
The fee listed above covers your course registration with Novak Educational Consulting, Inc. only. You may also choose to purchase graduate level professional development credits or clock hours (for Washington State teachers). Bulk discounts are available on registration fees for groups of 4 or more. Please contact us for details.
If you receive a grade of C or better, you will receive a completion certificate for 45 hours from Novak Education at the conclusion of the course. Please check in with your school or district to determine if this alone will be sufficient for salary points or advancement. Some states require additional proof of completion such as clock hours, contact hours, or credits. Graduate level professional development credits may be obtained for an additional fee at the time of registration. Please check with your school or district to ensure these will satisfy their requirements prior to enrolling.
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Yes, if you would like to pay via PO, please register and select the option to "Skip online payment to pay later or pay offline" and email lon@novakeducation.com to request an invoice. Please make sure to reference the course you have registered for. Payments or POs are due before first dates of class.
A facilitated course is an instructor-led course that takes place with a core group of students over a set period of time. Each week students will complete an assignment and/or participate in a discussion. Students will receive feedback along the way from the subject matter expert facilitator on how to improve the practical application of their learning. Additionally, students will engage with other students in the course - offering the opportunity to connect with varying levels of educators from around the world.
With a flex-paced course, there is no strict schedule or timeline to follow. You can take the course as quickly or as leisurely as you like based on your schedule. All of the course materials are available at your fingertips from the time of purchase. In order to receive a certificate for the course, you need to complete the course within one year from the time of registration.Indeed! You can run a Novak Education course in your school or district with an in-house facilitator to build your internal capacity. We will provide everything you need to load the course into your own Canvas instance or your Free-for-Teacher account, or give you the content to build the course in a different LMS. Contact lindie@novakeducation.com for pricing and to learn more.
If you are interested in scheduling a course with your group, you can contact us to schedule a 45-hour facilitated online course. Each course is universally designed and instructed by one of our team experts. Each section can accommodate up to 25 educators. Please reach out to lindie@novakeducation to get started.
If you do not have a group for the course - be sure to check out our open enrollment options for facilitated courses or our selection of self-directed courses that are open year-round.
We are focused on helping educators take their learning to the next step. We offer options for graduate credits, continuing education hours, CTLE (NY), Clock Hours (WA). When scheduling professional learning services, we will discuss what works best for meeting the needs of your educators.
Absolutely! You can add on graduate credits during the registration process. If you have already enrolled and would like to add on credits, please contact us.
Indeed! You will have the option to receive your transcript from our university partners. Learn more about our university partners and their corresponding transcript process:
Yes, we are a CTLE-approved sponsor! Once you complete the course, email this form with section 1 completed to education@novakeducation.com. Upon receipt and confirmation of course completion, you will receive a completed form for your records within 1-3 business days.
Yes! We offer clock hours through a partnership with ESD 112. There is an additional standard fee of $3/credit that is paid directly through PDEnroller. More details on how to submit the course for clock hours can be found under the clock hours section of the course welcome module.
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