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Unlocking Student Engagement through

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Implementation Trials

WiRSA Conference

October 27, 2024

The UDL Implementation Coach project (CFDA# 84.027A) acknowledges the support of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in the development of this material and for the continued support of this federally funded grant project. There are no copyright restrictions on this document; however, please credit the Wisconsin DPI and support of federal funds when copying all or part of this material.

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Presenter

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JoAnn Miller�CESA 8

UDL Systems Coach

jmiller@cesa8.org

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Session Focus

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Expected Outcomes

Understand how UDL trials, supported by technology tools, can enhance instructional practices to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Recognize how teamwork, shared responsibility, and collaboration can drive successful UDL implementation, creating a unified approach that improves instructional practices and learner outcomes.

Learn the value of a web-based data collection and transformation tool in studying the impact of educator practice on student learning.

Develop the ability to independently access the UDL Forward Community and Mentor Toolkit.

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The Transformative Power of UDL Implementation Trials

Trials - Tools - Improved Outcomes

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) aims to make learning accessible and effective for all students by reducing barriers and supporting learner variability.

Teaching everything the same way supports unintentional barriers to learning

In practice, UDL considers the design of learning materials, activities, and assessments to support a wide range of learners.

UDL starts with accessibility and considers multiple options for supporting engagement, understanding, and demonstration of learning.

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Process

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Connections

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PDSA Trial Cycle

SLO and PPG Alignment

Data Collection and Analysis Tool

Academic Focus

Underserved Student Populations

High Quality Instruction

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Students Impacted 2023-2024

176

Students with IEPs

636

Students without IEPs

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EL Students

862 Students

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Impact 2023-2024

8,901 Observations

All Students

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Impact 2023-2024

Students with IEPs

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District Project Partners

2024-2025

Antigo

Baldwin-Woodville

Edgar

Gillett

Lakeland Union

Maple Grove

Neenah

Reedsburg

Three Lakes

Two Rivers

Wausau

Wausaukee

2023-2024

Antigo

Baldwin-Woodville

Denmark

Eau Claire

Niagara

Rhinelander

Sheboygan Falls

Sun Prairie

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Technology Tools

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Building Collective Efficacy Among Educators

Teamwork - Shared Responsibility

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Purpose

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“The purpose of UDL implementation trials is to enable teachers, through team-based PDSA cycles, to develop self and collective efficacy around UDL practices.”

UDL Implementation Trials Mentor Toolkit, Part 1: Introduction to UDL Implementation Trials

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Trials & Educator Efficacy

UDL implementation trials inspire both self and collective efficacy by empowering educators to experiment with strategies that make learning accessible for every student.

As teachers implement and refine UDL practices, they witness firsthand the positive impact on student engagement and learning outcomes, which boosts their confidence and sense of effectiveness.

This shared journey fosters a collective efficacy, as educators support each other through successes and challenges, collaborate to problem-solve, and celebrate incremental progress.

The process builds a strong professional community committed to creating inclusive classrooms and reinforces the belief that together, they can make a meaningful difference in every student’s educational experience.

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Positive Shifts

Mindsets

Practices

Building a Culture of Collective Efficacy

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Agency and purpose drive curiosity and deep learning

Practice Public Learning

Teaching is complex and uncertain work

Use data to make learners’ experience visible

Learning is social and emotional

Supportively challenge ourselves and colleagues

Equity through questioning assumptions

Make sense of goals collectively

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Implementation Insights

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Effective Data Collection and Analysis

Data-Driven Decision Making

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myImpact & Data Analysis

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Turn and Talk

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How could this process be useful in implementing any priority in your district?

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Exploring the UDL Forward Community

Platform - Implementation Trials Mentor Toolkit

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UDL Forward Community

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Celebrating Successes

Answering Questions

Sharing Resources

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UDL Forward Community

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https://udlforward.community/

Sign In

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Mentor Toolkit

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UDL Implementation Trials Mentor Toolkit

https://udlforward.community/

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Toolkit Organization

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Toolkit Organization

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Clicking for the Pop-Out

Consistent Colors

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Final Thoughts

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Questions

Key Takeaways

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Contact

JoAnn Miller: jmiller@cesa8.org

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