UDL,+DI+and+Accommodations





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 * Universal Design for Learning Lesson Plan** by Dr. Marilyn Shank

=Center for Applied Special Technology=

A nonprofit leader in education, CAST works to improve learning opportunities and outcomes for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning. []

[|www.udlcenter.org]
 * Incredible resource for UDL applied to learning. Go to "Implementation" page, then "UDL Examples & Resources" section.**




 * FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE:**
 * [|UDL "QUICK TIPS"]**




 * Examples of UDL in action……**
 * Multiple Means of Representation:**
 * Assignment/homework is written on the board for students to copy into their agenda
 * Assignment/homework is posted on a class website for all to access
 * Directions for class work are visually displayed to supplement the auditory modality
 * Graphic organizers are used routinely
 * Aim and lesson objectives are posted on the board
 * Outlines of class notes are provided to guide understanding of key ideas
 * Use clear language and repeat key words and ideas
 * Use document cameras and interactive whiteboard slides to model thinking and key concepts


 * Multiple Means of Engagement**
 * Students repeat directions following teacher explanations
 * Have open class discussions, and students add their thinking to the thinking of others
 * Include cooperative learning activities, such as think-pair-share, and [| jigsaw]
 * Allow options of working with peers or working solo
 * Have individual dry erase boards to record and display thinking and responses to questions
 * Strategies such as [|Question-Answer Relationship (QAR)] are used to guide comprehension
 * During shared reading, all students can follow along with individual copies of the text as the teacher reads aloud


 * Multiple Means of Expression**
 * Do [|quick-writes]
 * Use dry erase boards as response cards
 * Provide visual and auditory feedback
 * Students complete graphic organizers
 * Students sketch/write/speak to express their understanding
 * Allow use of spell-check, dictionaries, thesaurus
 * Students discuss thinking with a partner before responding
 * Use checklist/outlines/organizers to check off steps toward task completion

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 * Example of a universally designed lesson**:


 * Universal Design for Learning Planner**


 * [|UDL Planner]**


 * (Go to "UDL Planner with Notes")**



@http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/casestories/cs2/index.cfm?page_id=31
 * Engaging high school students in writing using UDL:**

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 * UDL interactive activity** from:


 * Summary doc of UDL Resources for Writing:**



ttp://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/Writing+tools


 * Differentiating Instruction Checklist :**
 * http://tinyurl.com/DI-checklist**


 * Differentiating by Student Readiness Questionnaire:**
 * http://tinyurl.com/DI-readiness-questionnaire**

** NEW!!! **

 * FDOE - 2015 Accommodations for Florida’s Statewide Student Assessments Manual **


 * This manual updates the Guide to FCAT and FCAT 2.0 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (2010) and the Guide to Accommodations for Computer-Based FCAT, FCAT 2.0, and End of Course (EOC) Assessments (Spring, 2012) previously published by FDOE. **

[|Testing Accommodations 2015]


 * FLDOE Accommodations booklet: **



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 * Testing and Classroom Accommodations Chart (10.2014)**


 * FSA & FCAT Accommodations - FAQ from the State - January 2015 **
 * [|Accommodations - Testing FAQ's] **