Universal Design for Learning
Different Learners. Multiple Pathways. One Destination.
UDL helps remove barriers by giving learners different ways to engage, learn and demonstrate what they know.
Learn How It Works →ENGAGEMENT
Why we learn
REPRESENTATION
What we learn
ACTION & EXPRESSION
How we show learning
LEARNING & PARTICIPATION
The Three Principles
Multiple Means of Learning
Engagement
Stimulate interest, minimize threats and distractions, support self-regulation.
Key Strategies
Choice
Relevance
Self-monitoring
Representation
Present information in multiple formats for diverse learners.
Key Strategies
Multiple media
Language supports
Comprehension scaffolds
Action & Expression
Offer multiple ways for learners to demonstrate mastery.
Key Strategies
Varied response tools
Goal-setting
Strategy development
"UDL does not reduce expectations. It removes barriers to reaching them."
Designed for ALL learners
Removes barriers, not standards
Evidence-based since 1984
Built into the SpEd@school ecosystem
SpEdProbe
SpEdTrack
SpEdMonitor
SpEdPrognostics
SpEdPLAY
See How It Works →
"Different pathways. Equal opportunity to learn."