About
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Huddle exists to strengthen coherence across the region and COEs by connecting UDL implementation practices, measurement strategies, and capacity-building efforts through reflection, data use, and shared learning. It is open to any COE leaders engaged in UDL implementation and support across the CCFAC region. Participants can expect the huddle to offer a collaborative space involving the following:
Reflection and data sharing to ground conversations in authentic practice.
Regional and county updates highlighting progress and lessons learned in UDL implementation.
Spotlights on multilingual learners and dually identified students to elevate equity-focused design.
Resource sharing to spread effective tools, strategies, and supports.
Collaborative problem-solving to build coherence and strengthen inclusive systems across the network.
Equity Imperative
The UDL Huddle aims to ensure that every learner—especially those historically marginalized or underserved—has access to meaningful, challenging, and affirming learning experiences. They commit to using UDL as a lever for equity by examining data, disrupting barriers, and aligning systems so that inclusion is not dependent on circumstance, but embedded in design.
Meetings
The CIDA Huddle typically meets every other month. 2026–27 meeting schedule/cadence TBD.
Contact
Folks interested in joining the UDL Huddle should contact Fred Cochran (jacochran@sjcoe.net) and Heather Fujita (hfujita@placercoe.net).
Resources
CCFAC COEs use the following promo codes:
CCFAC1 Colusa
CCFAC2 Sutter
CCFAC3 Yuba
CCFAC4 Nevada
CCFAC5 Sierra
CCFAC6 Yolo
CCFAC7 Placer
CCFAC8 Sacramento
CCFAC9 El Dorado
CCFAC10 San Joaquin
CCFAC11 Amador
CCFAC12 Alpine
CCFAC13 Calaveras
CCFAC14 Tuolumne
The CCFAC UDL Huddle plays an important role in the why, what and how of implementing UDL throughout the CCFAC consortium. The Huddle collaborates with CCFAC County Offices of Education and CA Systems of Support and leaders to design and provide tools to support various entry levels of UDL implementation.
In our dynamic region, we take pride in our commitment to fostering inclusive practices in education. As leaders in the field of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), we are excited to share the impact of several grant initiatives that propel our mission forward. These grants not only support the implementation of inclusive practices but also provide valuable opportunities for free professional development.