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The schedule below is for Monday, November 12th.

Tuesday, November 13th:
Day two extends day one with a focus on
  • Classroom and Environment Design
  • Design to Improve Executive Function
  • Culturally Responsive Classroom Design
and will be customized based on attendee needs. National facilitators Bryan Dean, Allison Posey, and David Reid, along with regional coaches and national leaders from the UDL-IRN, return to support attendees with the design of implementation plans. The day’s format will be based on:
  • UDL implementation tools and resources for attendees.
  • UDL planning: Work with national and regional leaders to design your team’s action plan.
  • Dedicated consultation/coaching and personalized learning for you and your team.

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Monday, November 12
 

8:00am EST

Registration
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Monday November 12, 2018 8:00am - 8:30am EST
Main Room
  Registration

8:30am EST

Welcome and Introductions
Monday November 12, 2018 8:30am - 9:00am EST
Main Room
  General Session

9:00am EST

Finding Your “Inner Architect”: Space Design for UDL
The Gould Evans Education Design Studio is focused on the behavioral impacts and learning outcomes associated with learning space. We believe strongly in the value of aligning well-designed space to support principles of UDL. Leveraging the collaborative work with the UDL-IRN, our own research, and a broad and ongoing literature review, we’ll share insights across many important variables related to learning environments: How can learning space empower learner agency? How can learning space advance critical workplace competencies and career readiness? How can learning space better support “purposeful”, authentic, real-world learning? How can learning space help free students from stigmas and labels related to their learning ability? The session will conclude with an introduction to a tool kit that can help every educator find their “inner architect”!
Speakers
avatar for David Reid

David Reid

Principal, Gould Evans
David Reid is a Principal at Gould Evans in Kansas City, Missouri. David’s excitement about all things educational is contagious. He excels at helping clients envision a more compelling future condition: broadening their conceptions about the transformative power of great design.David’s drive to create learning envi... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Main Room
  Keynote

9:45am EST

Design for Strategic, Goal-directed Learning
Brain science shows that our frontal lobes do not finish developing until we are in our 20s. Yet, students in our classrooms are expected to be gain mastery over goal setting, progress monitoring, and metacognitive reflection on their own learning. These skills rely on parts of their brain that are still being constructed. What is executive function and why is it so important? In this interactive keynote, we will reflect on neuro-variability in executive function through case examples and brainstorm how Universal Design for Learning can be leveraged to support the design of learning environments that values all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Posey

Allison Posey

Curriculum and Design Specialist, CAST
Allison Posey works at CAST in curriculum design and professional learning of UDL implementation. She coordinates the CAST free webinar series, free resources, and UDL Symposium. Prior to coming to CAST, Allison taught high school and community college genetics, anatomy, biology... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 9:45am - 10:30am EST
Main Room
  Keynote

10:30am EST

Break
Monday November 12, 2018 10:30am - 10:45am EST
TBA
  General Session

10:45am EST

How I Learned to Live with and Design Through My Bias
Educators are a critical factor in facilitating the learning and academic achievement of all students regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, primary language, socioeconomic status, etc. Yet, studies continue to show that educators’ beliefs and attitudes influence expectations of their students.  These beliefs and attitudes are often unconsciously activated. By realizing and identifying these influencers educators begin to address their implicit biases and thereby can intentionally design culturally  inclusive and accessible spaces utilizing the guidelines of UDL. By addressing  intangible barriers educators can positively impact learner resiliency and developmental assets.
Speakers
avatar for Bryan Dean

Bryan Dean

Space Futurist, NorvaNivel
Bryan Dean is a Space Futurist for NorvaNivel where he designs learner centered environments focused on equity and agency. His primary focus is on  equitable learner centered design through the lens of UDL, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, Cultures of Thinking, Learner Experience... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 10:45am - 11:30am EST
Main Room
  Keynote

11:30am EST

What is the UDL-IRN?
Learn more about the UDL-IRN at http://udl-irn.org and Learning Designed at http://learningdesigned.org
Speakers
avatar for Steve Nordmark

Steve Nordmark

COO, UDL-IRN
Steve Nordmark is a consultant and nonprofit leader. Steve serves as the UDL-IRN’s COO, leading the multi-phase, field change initiative – UDL Credentialing and Certification Initiative. Steve is also the founder of Learning Community Insight LLC focused on UDL and Competency-based... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 11:30am - 11:45am EST
Main Room
  General Session

11:45am EST

Lunch
Monday November 12, 2018 11:45am - 12:30pm EST
Main Room
  General Session

12:30pm EST

Design for Strategic, Goal-directed Learning
In this session, we will examine recent brain science around the interaction of executive function, emotion, and cognition. We will discuss how the core UDL theory and guidelines can support the anticipated variability in executive function of our learners. Join us to participate in a UDL design lab challenge that will offer concrete strategies to support executive function so all of our students can be strategic and goal-directed learners.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Posey

Allison Posey

Curriculum and Design Specialist, CAST
Allison Posey works at CAST in curriculum design and professional learning of UDL implementation. She coordinates the CAST free webinar series, free resources, and UDL Symposium. Prior to coming to CAST, Allison taught high school and community college genetics, anatomy, biology... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 103AB
  Breakout Session

12:30pm EST

Designing Classroom Environments for All
Think about spaces that are inviting, welcoming, and functional, like your favorite coffee shop. These spaces set the stage for fortuitous interactions, creative exchange of ideas and intentional collaboration, all qualities we value in our classrooms. Join us for a virtual tour of a third grade classroom. You’ll hear from students and exchange ideas with their classroom teacher. She’ll share the ideas behind her intentionally designed classroom and what worked and what to avoid. You’ll receive practical advice you can use to inspire you as you rethink your space and design your classroom to meet the needs of all students.
Speakers
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Maureen Klein

4th Grade Teacher, Bennie Elementary
4th Grade TeacherBennie Elementary, Allen Park Public Schools

Monday November 12, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 206
  Breakout Session

12:30pm EST

Getting Real with Your Space! Leveraging Environments to Amplify UDL
How does space affect student behaviors and sense of inclusion? How does space affect teachers’ ability to deliver effective UDL practices? Attendees will hear firsthand from a leading UDL practitioner who will share creative ways to approach classroom design and classroom management, all to optimize the learning potential across a wide diversity of learners. The second half of the session will be devoted to an interactive workshop in which attendees will be introduced to the UDL Space Design Idea Kit. Packed full of creative space design ideas, each card in the Idea Kit is cross referenced back to the UDL guidelines to help every UDL practitioner better tailor their learning spaces to the specific needs of their learners. Come engage with this tool kit and take amazing ideas back to your school to better serve all your learners!
Speakers
TL

Tanya Leon

Teacher, Fraser Public Schools
Tanya Leon is a classroom practitioner teaching middle school ELA in Fraser Public Schools in Michigan.
avatar for David Reid

David Reid

Principal, Gould Evans
David Reid is a Principal at Gould Evans in Kansas City, Missouri. David’s excitement about all things educational is contagious. He excels at helping clients envision a more compelling future condition: broadening their conceptions about the transformative power of great design.David’s drive to create learning envi... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 104
  Breakout Session

12:30pm EST

How I Learned to Live with and Design Through My Bias
Understanding our unconscious or implicit biases are important in designing inclusive environments that promote resiliency and move students beyond equity towards agency.  Sounds great but how and where do we begin? This breakout act as a continuation of the keynote session and explores Learner Experience Design through the operational lenses of Culturally Responsive Design and UDL. This breakout will give some practical starting points as well as open courageous conversations focused on design.
Speakers
avatar for Bryan Dean

Bryan Dean

Space Futurist, NorvaNivel
Bryan Dean is a Space Futurist for NorvaNivel where he designs learner centered environments focused on equity and agency. His primary focus is on  equitable learner centered design through the lens of UDL, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, Cultures of Thinking, Learner Experience... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 207 AB
  Breakout Session

12:30pm EST

UDL Foundations
Are you new to UDL? Join us for an introduction to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Participants will leave with an understanding of why UDL is an important complement to your existing instructional practices. We'll explore and discuss CAST's latest UDL guidelines and see them in action in classrooms. You'll leave with a grounding in the UDL principles and access to resources to help you get started designing instruction that supports all learners.
Speakers
avatar for Sue Hardin

Sue Hardin

Assistive Technology Consultant and UDL Coordinator, Macomb ISD
Susan Hardin, OTR, MS, is the Assistive Technology Consultant and UDL Coordinator at Macomb Intermediate School District in Michigan. She designs and conducts professional development opportunities for general and special educators, across grade levels and content areas and speaks... Read More →
avatar for Corinn Hower

Corinn Hower

Assistive Technology Consultant, Muskegon Area ISD
Corinn Hower is an Assistive Technology Consultant for the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District in Muskegon, Michigan. In addition to facilitating professional development and coaching around UDL and AT for districts within her county, Corinn serves as a member of the UDL-IRN... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 202
  Breakout Session

1:30pm EST

Break
Monday November 12, 2018 1:30pm - 1:45pm EST
TBA
  General Session

1:45pm EST

Creating A Culturally Responsive Learning Environment
All of us struggle with cultural bias that can influence our teaching practices. Hear an educator share practical strategies that help you develop cultural competence and an awareness of cultural differences. Learn how to leverage the diverse social and knowledge structures that students bring with them to the classroom. You’ll leave with useful teaching strategies to support your diverse learners.
Speakers
JM

Jay Marks

Consultant, Oakland Schools
Consultant at Oakland Schools

Monday November 12, 2018 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Room 206
  Breakout Session

1:45pm EST

Design for Strategic, Goal-directed Learning
In this session, we will examine recent brain science around the interaction of executive function, emotion, and cognition. We will discuss how the core UDL theory and guidelines can support the anticipated variability in executive function of our learners. Join us to participate in a UDL design lab challenge that will offer concrete strategies to support executive function so all of our students can be strategic and goal-directed learners.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Posey

Allison Posey

Curriculum and Design Specialist, CAST
Allison Posey works at CAST in curriculum design and professional learning of UDL implementation. She coordinates the CAST free webinar series, free resources, and UDL Symposium. Prior to coming to CAST, Allison taught high school and community college genetics, anatomy, biology... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Room 103AB
  Breakout Session

1:45pm EST

Getting Real with Your Space! Leveraging Environments to Amplify UDL
How does space affect student behaviors and sense of inclusion? How does space affect teachers’ ability to deliver effective UDL practices? Attendees will hear firsthand from a leading UDL practitioner who will share creative ways to approach classroom design and classroom management, all to optimize the learning potential across a wide diversity of learners. The second half of the session will be devoted to an interactive workshop in which attendees will be introduced to the UDL Space Design Idea Kit. Packed full of creative space design ideas, each card in the Idea Kit is cross referenced back to the UDL guidelines to help every UDL practitioner better tailor their learning spaces to the specific needs of their learners. Come engage with this tool kit and take amazing ideas back to your school to better serve all your learners!
Speakers
TL

Tanya Leon

Teacher, Fraser Public Schools
Tanya Leon is a classroom practitioner teaching middle school ELA in Fraser Public Schools in Michigan.
avatar for David Reid

David Reid

Principal, Gould Evans
David Reid is a Principal at Gould Evans in Kansas City, Missouri. David’s excitement about all things educational is contagious. He excels at helping clients envision a more compelling future condition: broadening their conceptions about the transformative power of great design.David’s drive to create learning envi... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Room 104
  Breakout Session

1:45pm EST

How I Learned to Live with and Design Through My Bias
Understanding our unconscious or implicit biases are important in designing inclusive environments that promote resiliency and move students beyond equity towards agency.  Sounds great but how and where do we begin? This breakout act as a continuation of the keynote session and explores Learner Experience Design through the operational lenses of Culturally Responsive Design and UDL. This breakout will give some practical starting points as well as open courageous conversations focused on design.
Speakers
avatar for Bryan Dean

Bryan Dean

Space Futurist, NorvaNivel
Bryan Dean is a Space Futurist for NorvaNivel where he designs learner centered environments focused on equity and agency. His primary focus is on  equitable learner centered design through the lens of UDL, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, Cultures of Thinking, Learner Experience... Read More →

Monday November 12, 2018 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Room 207AB
  Breakout Session

1:45pm EST

Instructional Design to Develop Executive Function Skills
“Give a man a fish and he eats for a day.” Teaching him to fish is a much better bet. Two classroom teachers discuss their strategy for helping students set learning goals, design and deploy plans of action, monitor their progress and persist in their efforts to achieve their goals. You’ll hear how they design their instructional practices to foster expert learners.
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Hubbard

Jordan Hubbard

Teacher, Reuther Middle School
Teacher, Reuther Middle School, Rochester Community School
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Eva Koutrouvidas

Teacher, Reuther Middle School
Teacher, Reuther Middle School, Rochester Community School

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Monday November 12, 2018 1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
Room 202
  Breakout Session

2:45pm EST

Share and Network
Monday November 12, 2018 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Main Room
  General Session
 
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