Universal Design for Learning and Other Inclusive Practices

Rooted in the idea that students learn differently, universal design for learning (UDL) is a teaching and learning model where educators provide multiple ways for all students to be included and engage in classroom material. Profiled districts rely on several other methods to include high needs students in general education classrooms, including co-teaching models, alternative degree programs, and Membership-Participation-Learning teams. Schools can introduce UDL with comprehensive training sessions and provide continued professional development opportunities for teachers and school administrators.

This research explores the UDL implementation process and related teacher professional development opportunities at four profiled districts. The report also discusses other methods for including students with disabilities, including co-teaching models, alternative degree programs, and membership-participation-learning teams.