Supporting schools and districts in the
counties of Holmes, Stark, and Wayne.
Vision: Maximizing Partnerships to Elevate Learning
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights on how humans learn. - Center for Applied Special Technology
Universal Design for Learning is not just a framework for curriculum design. It is the expression of a belief that all students are capable of learning and that instruction, when crafted and implemented with this belief in mind, can help all students succeed in inclusive and equitable learning environments. - Katie Novak
The UDL Guidelines
The UDL Guidelines have been updated! The Center for Applied Special Technology first developed the UDL guidelines in 2007. The newest version has been released. CLICK HERE to see The Universal Design for Learning Guidelines 3.0 from CAST.
CLICK HERE to see the changes from version 2.2 to 3.0.
CLICK HERE for an 8-minute video from Katie Novak explaining the new guidelines.
The goal of UDL is learner agency that is purposeful and reflective, resourceful and authentic, strategic and action-oriented.
Learner agency is when students own their learning.
It involves students being active participants in their educational journey. When students have agency, they are more engaged, motivated, and successful.
UDL Resources
Please contact your SST9 UDL consultants if you have any questions or need support with implementing UDL.
Colleen Kornish, M.Ed.
Ohio Improvement Process Lead Consultant, Community Schools
Colleen.Kornish@sst9.org
330-492-8136 Ext. 1342
Michelle Rentsch, M.Ed.
Consultant, Special Education, School Improvement
Michelle.Rentsch@sst9.org
330-492-8136 Ext. 1455
Ohio's Statewide System of Support
Ohio’s State System of Support is in place to assist schools and districts to increase student outcomes and achievement through a continuous improvement process.
This system includes:
-
State Support Teams (SST)
-
Educational Service Centers (ESC)
-
Instruction Technology Centers (ITC)
-
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (DEW).
This system utilizes the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) as a framework to establish systemic collaborative structures designed to support the development and implementation of focused goals and a strategic plan looking at both students' academic and non-academic needs.
ODEW's website has more information.