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Universal Design for Learning and Math
All students can be creative mathematical thinkers and sensemakers. When we build on students’ thinking, we create the conditions for deep understanding of mathematics. We can design math classrooms to support student thinking for all when we: Prioritize engagement in mathematical thinking Support multimodal instruction on core ideas Develop metacognition and strategic thinking In this course series you will learn how you can use Universal Design for Learning to make these shifts in your classroom.
AT Resource Flipkit
The AT Resource FlipKit was developed to support educators in finding tools and strategies which support access for students. If you are considering trying or implementing a new tool, please check with your district to ensure the specific product or resource meets your district's student privacy requirements. Use the filters on this website to explore specific strategies and tools that can help eliminate barriers to learning which exist within the learning environment.
Open Access Collection
Open Access is committed to fostering accessible, inclusive, and high-functioning educational systems that support meaningful participation and success for all learners. Grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and evidence-based practices, these collections of resources are designed to help educators, administrators, and school teams build capacity for systemic implementation of inclusive practices across learning environments. Together, the resources support schools in reducing barriers to learning while promoting engagement, communication, learner agency, and equitable access to rigorous instruction. The collections include supports related to Augmentative ...
The UDL Principle: Engagement
This session introduces educators to the Engagement principle of Universal Design for Learning by highlighting why engagement is central to effective and inclusive instruction. Viewers are guided through high-impact strategies for fostering student motivation, belonging, and classroom community. The session also features a teacher sharing her experience implementing Community Circles, offering a practical look at how intentional relationship-building routines can strengthen student connection, participation, and overall engagement.
UDL & Learner Agency
This session covers the topic of Universal Design for Learning and Learner Agency. Topics include identifying key characteristics of learner agency through personal reflection and collaborative exploration; understanding how the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) support the development of learner agency across diverse learning environments; and exploring real-world examples of learner agency in classroom practice to envision practical strategies that promote ownership, voice, and choice.
UDL & Learner Variability
This session covers Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Learner Variability and provides information on learner variability by reflecting on our own variability. During this session, Open Access examines the latest UDL 3.0 updates that emphasize learner variability and provides practical strategies to design learning environments that support variability.
UDL & Removing Barriers
This session covers Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how remove barriers for learners. It also provides information on the UDL 3.0 Guidelines and best practices for addressing barriers in the classroom.
UDL Resource Flipkit
A curated collection of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) tools, templates, examples, and supports designed to help educators explore, plan, and implement UDL across learning environments. This Flipkit brings together practical resources that guide reflection, inspire lesson design, and provide ready-to-use materials that support flexible, inclusive instruction for all learners.
Interactive UDL Companion
The Interactive UDL Companion is a dynamic tool that helps educators apply Universal Design for Learning in practice. By offering concrete strategies and examples across engagement, representation, and action and expression, it supports intentional lesson design that addresses diverse learner needs and promotes inclusive, flexible instruction.
UDL Guidelines
The UDL Guidelines provide a practical, research-based framework for designing learning experiences that work for all learners. By helping educators anticipate variability, remove barriers, and build in flexible options for engagement, representation, and expression, these resources support more inclusive, accessible, and effective instruction—along with tools to plan, reflect, and continuously improve.