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=Universal Design for Learning Workshop =

Universal Design for Learning Workshop //Universal Design For Learning: A Framework for Addressing Variability //workshop at John Humbird Elementary. This two-day workshop presented the concepts and principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and provided participants with tools, strategies, and principles for designing lessons and units of study that meet the diverse needs of today’s students. Universal Design for Learning helps meet the challenge of diversity by suggesting flexible instructional materials, techniques, and strategies that empower educators to meet these varied needs.

Participants :
 * Learned about the principles and concepts of Universal Design for Learning and application to classroom practice.
 * Acquired practical, classroom-based and school-based applications to address the variability of learners in today's classrooms.
 * Explored and apply the UDL framework to design lessons and units of study and collaborate with colleagues and other educators in hands-on activities to support lesson development.

**Participation Options**
[|Collaborative Notes] [|Live Chat]

**Meet Your Learning Facilitators**
Michelle Arneson is currently employed at Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency, in Iowa as a School Improvement/Professional Development Consultant. She completed her Education Specialist degree at the University of South Dakota in PreK-12 Administration and Special Education Administration. She has over 19 years of experience in education, including teaching experience in a variety of settings K-8. Her areas of expertise include technology integration, literacy, professional development,school improvement and collaborative teaching.

As a member of the CAST UDL faculty cadre, Michelle has providing UDL training and consultation to educators across the country from Maryland to California. Michelle is also an adjuct faculty member at Morningside College and Buena Vista College. In addition, to her work with teachers, Michelle also provides leadership coaching to local school district administrators, leadership teams and school boards.

Feel free to contact Michelle at marneson@aea8.k12.ia.us

George Van Horn is currently the Director of Special Education for the Bartholomew Special Services Cooperative in Columbus, Indiana and a member of the CAST UDL faculty cadre. Both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees were completed at the University of Dayton. In addition, he completed a Doctor of Education degree from Indiana University with a concentration in the areas of school administration and special education.

George has been a teacher of students with emotional disabilities, as well as serving as a principal, school superintendent and director of special education. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC), Manhattan College in New York and Northern Illinois University. Additionally, he consults with school districts throughout the country in the areas of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and inclusion.

George can be contacted at vanhorng@bcsc.k12.in.us

**To Learn More About UDL**
[|CAST Home Page] [|The National Center on UDL]

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