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Chapter 8 Sections
· Introduction
· Building Locally: Concord Works for District Change
· Making UDL Work in Practice: The Concord Model
· Working for Large Scale Change: National Models and Resources
· Conclusion

 
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Chapter 8: Making Universal Design for Learning a Reality

In this chapter, you will learn useful UDL implementation strategies from a school district that has been implementing UDL since 1995. You will also find out how CAST is collaborating with other organization to bring about larger-scale systemic change.

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Chapter 8 Concept Map
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  • The major components necessary to implement UDL at the local level within a district are technology infrastructure, administrative support, teacher training and support, redefined roles for special and regular education teachers, a new curriculum planning model, parent and community involvement, and creative funding.
  • To be practical on a larger scale, UDL requires systemic changes in the following key arenas: policy, curriculum design, teacher training and preparation, consensus building, and parent involvement.
Chapter 8 Links:

Example Example: Hear about UDL's impact in one classroom.
Example Example: Use of electronic tools and learning materials requires technological infrastructure, including support for teachers. Concord staff discuss these supports.
Example Example: A Concord administrator describes systemic implementation of UDL.
Example Example: Learn about Concord's approach to teacher training.
Example Example: Collaborating to Acheive UDL.
Example Example: Educators talk about incorporating UDL into curriculum planning.
Classroom Template Classroom Template: Use the Creating Systemic Change Template to apply the Concord Model to your district.
Resource Resource: Online information and links from the National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum.
Resource Resource: Visit CAST's Universal Learning Center.
Chapter 8 Sections:

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