Access for ALL PLC is an interactive training focused on integrating technology within Universal Design for Learning educational framework within an inclusive classroom. Anyone is welcome to participate in the PLC training, if you would like to have a team participate in the PLC with coaching support, please contact Cindy Malone at cmalone@ucpnet.org. See the Access for ALL PLC Description document for more information about the overall structure, goals and objectives, and timeline.
The goal of the session is to understand and apply the representation principle of the Universal Design for Learning Framework. Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information, therefore it is important to offer flexible options to receive content and instruction. Learning and transfer of learning occur when multiple options for representation are available. Universal support tools allow students to make connections within, as well as between, concepts.
Prior to the meeting, explore some of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) concepts we will be discussing during the meeting. Please pick 2 options to read, watch, or listen to from the materials below prior to our PLC meeting to prepare for the discussion and activity.
READ: Seeing (and Hearing) is Believing: Bookshare’s Audio Support Unlocks Door to Reading by Bookshare
READ: Digital Tools for Representation by Cary Torres & Kavita Rao
READ: Evidence Base for Text-To-Speech Supports in a UDL Classroom by Kansas Infinitec
LISTEN/WATCH: Personalizing the Reading Experience by the National AEM Center
LISTEN/WATCH: Multiple Means of Representation with Strategies by UDL for Teachers
LISTEN: WCASS Guide: How to Provide Students with IEPs Access to Their Grade Level Curriculum Through Text to Speech by Wisconsin Administrators Council of Special Services
After participating in the PLC session take a moment to reflect on what resonated with you from the conversation, individually and as a team.
During this year-long Professional Learning event, we will discuss different topics monthly. After each session please share a short audio or video reflection on the Monthly Personal Reflections topic. Also, comment by typing, audio, or video response to 2 other individuals who are not part of your team. The reflections are important for teams to identify learning, share and get support on any barriers or difficulties, and so we can ultimately celebrate our successes.
The Team Liaison will organize the Team Reflection activity after the PLC meeting to reflect on goals, questions, and learning from the PLC meeting. Liaisons please work collaboratively with your PLC teams to complete each month’s discussion questions and post a text, audio, or video reflection on the Monthly Team Reflection topic.
Is your PLC goal around the UDL principle of representation? If so, take the implementation challenge. Work with your students to explore multiple means of representation in your classroom and use the universal support tools provided including Snap&read, Co-Writer or Read&Write. Explore the Representation Choice Board, review other challenges from the past on Flipgrid, or set up a coaching session for support and ideas. Let us know how it went.
Teams can share their challenge in any way they choose by email to cmalone@ucpnet.org, post on Access for All Monthly Challenge Flipgrid topic with videos, images, or a text-based story.
Schedule a one-on-one coaching session with Cindy Malone (her calendly schedule) or Janet Peters (her calendly schedule). Email Cindy cmalone@ucpnet.org or Janet jpeters@ucpnet.org with any questions
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.