Maryland is one of the first states to incorporate UDL principles into state educational regulations. This resource describes Maryland’s path to statewide UDL implementation and provides specific examples for states and other nations that want to explore the feasibility of incorporating UDL in education. It also focuses on the actions taken by the Maryland State Department of Education to build an understanding of UDL and prepare educational leadership to implement the UDL framework within Maryland districts. It includes a description of the initial Maryland UDL task force activities and a UDL self-assessment tool designed for local school systems to reflect on the progress of UDL implementation.

Australia has embarked on the development of a curriculum for all students using a three-dimensional design. A challenge has been how to provide curriculum access for students with extensive needs. This resource will demonstrate how the application of principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the development of the Australian Curriculum has resulted in a framework that allows teachers the flexibility to personalize learning for all students.

True UDL implementation requires activities that lead to culture change; it is much more than an instructional bag of tricks or a collection of strategies. The implementation process differs across school cultures, and yet, in all cases the PLC model has been the driver of progress for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). 

Higher Ed. faculty and students relate their experience with UDL in this brief closed caption video.  

School district web site featuring school-wide UDL implementation resources. Links to UDL Look-Fors and Learning Walks, an instructional round approach to assessing UDL implementation.  

The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. in central Indiana, adopted the UDL framework for curriculum and instruction.  George Van Horn, the disctrict's Director of Special Education describes the impact UDL implementation had on student performance on the state standardized assessment, graduation rates and enrollment rates for Advanced Placement courses.

"Universal Design for Learning:  What Is It and Where Does It Fit In My Classroom" is designed to help educators 1) develop understanding of UDL as an overarching framework for inclusive instructional design 2) identify the principles of Universal Design for Learning 3) identify ways UDL can provide access to the general ed curriculum 4) implement strategies based on UDL principles to infuse digital materials versus traditional curricula 5)  develop an action plan

Superintendent Berman's reflections on the principles of UDL, and their application in the classroom.  He makes a strong case for honoring diverse learning styles and designing curriculum that meets the needs of all students.   "Rather than seeing inability or disability in our students, we recognize natural variability."  Sheldon Berman

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These stand-alone videos introduce the principles of UDL, and depict examples of UDL classroom implementation including with students with visual and hearing impairment.  Also, Dr. David Rose, a founder of UDL, describes the three UDL principles and what they mean for classroom practice. 

Administrators, educators and students share their perspective on the benefits of UDL implementation in this Alberta school district. The video provides practical examples of UDL implementation along with student and teacher response to the inclusive learning opportunities designed.