Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a teaching framework practiced by AACPS that strives to include all types of learners by providing more flexibility and less barriers to instruction. Read&Write supports this approach by providing a platform to students that can be tailored to support every individual's learning style and efficiency in learning tasks. This customizable tool can support a wide variety of learners, across age levels, ability levels and learning styles.
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Support a variety of learning "styles"
Promote generalization of learning
Increase access for multilingual students
Provide multiple access methods to demonstrate understanding
Provide alternative ways to express knowledge and ideas
Enhance self-monitoring skills
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Why is UDL Important?
Why is UDL Important?
The goal of AACPS' strategic plan is to ensure that every student meets or exceeds standards as achievement gaps are eliminated. Flexible options for learning are essential to ensuring all learner differences are addressed in instruction. The goal is to allow all students to access curriculum and participate from the start. Appropriate implementation of UDL principles supports student development to become expert learners. When a student develops as an expert learner they can identify how they learn best, develop an intrinsic desire to engage in learning, and be well prepared for a lifetime of discovery!
Enables Equity
Enables Equity
Each learner brings their own background, strengths, and interests. UDL framework plans for learner variability by providing flexible learning goals, materials, and assessments. Through removing barriers to learning, UDL ensures that all students have equitable access to learning opportunities.
Benefits Everyone
Benefits Everyone
Each student is frontloaded with tools and supports to demonstrate learning in ways that work for their individual learning needs.
Research shows that while these tools are essential for learning by students with a range of disabilities, these tools optimize teaching and learning for ALL students based on scientific insights on how humans learn.
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