Description:

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that focuses on removing barriers and supporting flexible learning environments so that all students have equal opportunities to learn and express their understanding. This session will explain the three core principles of Universal Design for Learning, along with the goal of each principle. Examples will be provided to demonstrate how the UDL framework can be utilized to address the unique needs of individual students with disabilities. Understanding the basics of UDL helps parents be informed partners in the IEP process and work with schools to meet their child’s needs in the least restrictive environment.

Presenter:

Rose Kilmurray has a nineteen-year career in education as a special education teacher, administrator, and education consultant. Rose holds a BS in Special Education (UW–Eau Claire), an MS with an emphasis on literacy (UW–Stout), and an Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability (UW–Stevens Point). She trains and presents on topics including Universal Design for Learning, special education systems, accessible education materials, reading instruction, and social emotional learning. Rose currently works as an education consultant for the Department of Public Instruction and serves as the DPI liaison to the Wisconsin Council for Exceptional Children.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

Understand where to find local policies and procedures along with DPI attendance resource

Identify steps to take when a student has barriers to attendance

Explain how to address attendance concerns through the IEP process