Universal Design for Learning (UDL): The key to improved student outcomes - A virtual workshop

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): The key to improved student outcomes - A virtual workshop

Sunday, November 3, 2024

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

30 minute lunch break

$30 Support Staff (non-licensed)

$50 NASA Members

$75 Non-NASA Members

Alia M. Latorre

Project Facilitator for the Office of Professional Learning in the Clark County School District

Alia M. Latorre is an award winning teacher and fourth generation educator who is passionate about universal design. She has worked in schools for over 14 years as a classroom educator, teacher leader, and district trainer. She  holds a Master’s degree in special education, California and Nevada teaching credentials, and is currently completing a terminal degree. She has developed and provided professional learning for school districts, presented at state level conferences, and has spoken at international symposiums. Alia’s ultimate goal is to inspire educators and noneducators alike to disrupt inequitable systems by reimagining them through the lens of universal design.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) aims to enhance teaching and learning for everyone by setting clear rigorous goals, anticipating barriers, and proactively designing to minimize those barriers. UDL is integrated into various federal K-12 and higher education policies and serves as the basis for inclusive, identity-affirming education. By aligning with UDL principles, educators can increase student access and agency, fostering greater engagement and improving outcomes. Join this workshop ready to collaborate and fully participate. By the end of the session, all participants will have developed a UDL-aligned action or lesson plan and gained numerous resources to help implement UDL across educational settings.

OUTCOMES

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Understand the K-12 and higher education federal policies that support UDL.
• Explain how UDL provides the foundation for student inclusion, engagement, and improved outcomes.
• Identify and utilize helpful UDL resources that support the district-adopted curriculum and Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS).
• Create a UDL-aligned action or lesson plan aimed at improving student outcomes.

ALL are welcome, including anyone in a non-administrative position!

NASA IS NOT A UNION. NASA is Nevada's PreK-12 Professional Development Organization for ALL Nevada Educators!

Participants will earn .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward license renewal!

This workshop ALSO counts for step advancement in Clark and most Nevada School Districts!

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In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for license renewal AND ALSO 2.5 CUs - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS EARN BOTH!

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for license renewal OR 2.5 hours toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

All participants earn license renewal credit by taking this event!

Washoe County participants may receive salary advancement- please look in MyPGS 1-2 weeks after NASA posts this offering to see if inservice credits are offered.

If so, Washoe County School District (WCSD) participants are required to register in MyPGS and submit an artifact (which will be specified) on how they will implement this professional learning to increase student achievement before a certificate is issued.