NEASC Annual Conference and Showcase 2020
Tuesday, December 1 • 10:00am - 11:00am
One-Size-Fits-All Fits No One - Part 1 [Keynote]

PART 1&2: For centuries, schools worked well for those students who arrived ready to learn. When students struggled, they were often labeled as disabled - yet research is now clear that it's not students, but our systems, that are disabled. Inclusive practices challenge education systems of the past by embracing student variability and eliminating barriers to learning. In this session, we will explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework for inclusive education that empowers all students to become expert learners who are purposeful & motivated, resourceful & knowledgeable, and strategic & goal-directed, regardless of their variability. In this session, participants will have numerous options and choices to dive into the why, the what, and most importantly, the how of UDL, so they can learn to support and challenge all learners academically, behaviorally, and social-emotionally.
Presentation continues after a short break with Part 2 at 11:30-12:30
Speakers:
Katie Novak
Education consultant, Universal Design expert, Novak Educational Consulting