Open Access Summer Learning Series: Practical Tools and UDL Strategies for Supporting Future Educators
Overview
Join Open Access for a two-part summer webinar series designed for faculty, instructors, supervisors, coaches, and staff who support teacher candidates and future educators. Grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this series explores practical tools, resources, and real-world examples that help educators create inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning environments for all learners. Participants will discover ready-to-use resources that support lesson planning, classroom design, collaboration, and proactive planning for learner variability. The series will also highlight authentic examples of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Accessible Technology (AT), and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) implementation from Open Access Showcase Sites across California. Through interactive discussions, classroom examples, and actionable strategies, attendees will gain practical approaches for preparing future educators to design learning experiences that reduce barriers and increase opportunities for every learner to succeed.
Learning objectives
- Identify practical Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Accessible Technology (AT), and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) resources that support teacher candidates in designing inclusive and accessible learning environments
- Apply strategies and tools that proactively address learner variability when planning instruction, designing classroom environments, and supporting future educators
- Analyze authentic examples of UDL implementation to recognize how inclusive practices can be used to reduce barriers and increase access, engagement, and learning opportunities for all students
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Tools for Inclusive Teaching: Open Access Resources for Future Educators Discover a collection of high-impact Open Access resources that can immediately support teacher candidates as they prepare for the school year. This session highlights practical tools that help educators design inclusive learning experiences, collabo... Webinar | Added on 6/17/2026 | Space available! | Next available date: Fri, 7/31/2026 |
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UDL in Action: Bringing Inclusive Design to Life What does accessibility look like in authentic classroom settings? This session showcases examples of UDL, AT and AAC implementation through classroom photos, videos, and stories from Open Access Showcase Sites. Participants will explore how educator... Webinar | Added on 6/17/2026 | Space available! | Next available date: Fri, 8/14/2026 |