1. Universal Design for
Learning and Literacy

2. Universal Design for Learning is
the concept that curriculum
should include alternatives for
instruction, engagement and
expression. UDL is a format that
promotes meaningful
differentiated instruction

3. Mandates flexibility in all parts of the
curriculum
Supports the teacher in creating and
delivering the flexible curriculum
Maximizes opportunity and learning for all
students

4. Multiple means of representation
Multiple means of expression
Multiple means of engagement

5. Learners have the opportunity
to acquire information and
knowledge in a variety of ways

6. Learners can utilize multiple
ways to motivate and
challenge themselves

7. Learners have the opportunity
to demonstrate what they have
learned in a variety of ways

8. Any technology (high or low)
that removes barriers to
learning, access and
expression

9. Prewriting-Outlining and
Mapping Software
•Inspiration
•Draft: Builder
•Visual Thesaurus

10. Word Prediction Software
•Co-Writer
•Read-Write Gold

11. Speech Recognition Software
•Dragon
•Dictate
•Via Voice
•Read-Write Gold

12. Assistive Tech are tools that
one uses in order to create and
a curriculum based on UDL
principles