Professional Biography:

"Dr. Katie Novak, an internationally recognized education consultant and expert in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is currently the Assistant Superintendent of the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District in Massachusetts." (from Linkedin)

Season 4: Episode 4, The Time is Right for UDL Now!

Episode Description: In this episode, Kim sits down with Dr. Katie Novak to discuss the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) a framework that embraces all students and acknowledges the potential barriers imposed by our educational practices. Dr. Novak encourages listeners to consider UDL as a buffet in which all learners have the potential to be successful through choice and support. Dr. Novak eloquently states that it is not our students who are disabled, it is our educational system that is disabling. She challenges educators to consider how we can proactively design a lesson or unit so that all students have equal opportunities to learn.