Universal design principles do not replace the use of accommodations. However, it can reduce the need for specific accommodations for students with disabilities, because of the increased access to content and learning that is created for all students.

This 90-minute Using Universal Design Principles to Create Curricula and Instruction for All Students explains the origin and purpose of universal design principles and the federal guidelines that relate to educating students with disabilities. You learn strategies and steps for implementing universal design principles to improve access to curricula and instruction for all students. Plus, you get applications for creating instruction and assessments using universal design principles.

Chapters include:

1. Universal Design Principles and Federal Guidelines Related to Education
2. Steps and Strategies for Implementing Universal Design Principles
3. Designing Classroom Instruction Using Universal Design Principles
4. Designing Assessments Using Universal Design Principles

After successfully completing this Using Universal Design Principles to Create Curricula and Instruction for All Students, you will be able to:

• Describe the purpose that universal design principles play in education and the federal laws relating to the use of these principles for students with disabilities.
• Make recommendations for implementing universal design principles that improve access to education for all students.
• Assess existing and future curricula and create instruction that uses universal design principles.
• Evaluate district and classroom assessments and design assessments that use universal design principles.