Universal Design for Learning: Explore

This three-week online workshop includes a mix of self-paced learning, asynchronous group discussion, and job-embedded application. Cohort learning is a core part of the HGSE experience. UDL: Explore is designed to create a community of practice for participants to learn with and from each other.

All materials are provided at the start of the program and can be completed at times that best fit a participant’s schedule within the three-week program period. Participants should plan to devote an average of three to five hours per week to classwork.

Participants who complete all individual activities and contribute to group discussions prior to the end of the course period will receive a certificate indicating the completion of fifteen clock hours of instruction. Each week you will:

• Engage with a variety of resources (articles, podcasts, videos) to explore and build new learning around UDL.
• Share your ideas and connect with other educators who are committed to designing inclusive learning environments.
• Self-reflect on ways to further develop your practice through a UDL lens.
• Gain tools and approaches to start to try out aspects of UDL in practice.

• Deepen your knowledge of UDL and develop a strong understanding of how it can be applied across various learning environments, both brick-and-mortar and virtual.
• Learn the principles behind “variability” – the neuroscience associated with UDL that states all individuals learn in unique and different ways.
• Examine UDL “in action” and observe how it is applied in the classroom.

We welcome participants who have a basic understanding of UDL, are eager to deepen their UDL practice, and are motivated to develop into UDL leaders at their schools. Please note that a strong background in UDL is not required.

We strongly advise that teams include a cross-section of stakeholders, including:

• School staff: teachers, paraprofessionals, instructional leaders, principals, grade level leads, curriculum specialists, department leads, coordinators, and other school and classroom-based leaders
• District staff: superintendents, chief academic officers, union leadership, instructional coaches, and other district-based leaders

Participants must register for each offering in the Universal Design for Learning Practitioner Certificate separately. The recommended pathway is to participate in both within the same academic year in order to maintain momentum through the learning and implementation process. However, participants may space their participation across time as best fits their needs and availability.

This program welcomes registrations from both individuals and teams. First-time registrants need to create a Professional Education account to register.

Individuals: Click the “Register” button at the top of this page to log into your Professional Education account and access the registration page. Proceed with the individual form until submission. Invoices will be immediately available upon the submission of the form.

Teams: Designate one participant or an administrative staff member as the Coordinator.

• The Coordinator should click the “Register” button at the top of this page to log into their Professional Education account and access the registration page.
• Proceed with the team form, including providing the name, email address, and job title of each participant in your team.
• The Coordinator can choose to receive a team invoice.
• The invoice will be immediately available upon the submission of the form. Contact us if you are eligible for the group discount.
• Contact us if you need to make any changes to your team after submitting the form.

Professional Education is excited to offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for your successful participation in this program. The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally and internationally recognized unit of measurement for non-credit continuing education programs. As an IACET Accredited Provider, Professional Education offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

Requirements to be eligible to earn CEUs:

• Attend or view all program sessions.
• Complete program evaluation.
• Successfully complete all program requirements.

Upon successfully meeting all requirements outlined above, you will be notified via email that you have A) earned the certificate of completion for the program and B) are now eligible to earn CEUs. This email will contain the link to complete the required reflection assignment if you wish to receive CEUs, along with a submission deadline and time frame for receiving your CEUs. After submitting your reflection assignment, we will notify you via email of your CEU status, and if you have met all requirements, you will be able to download and view your CEU certificate at this point in time.

UDL: Explore is eligible for 1.5 CEU and 15 clock hours.

Note: Professional Education is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes the quality of continuing education and training.

Tuition assistance is available for this program on a need and application basis. Tuition assistance is granted based on participant and institutional needs. Requests for tuition assistance do not affect an applicant's prospects for admission. You may access the tuition assistance application after you have submitted your program application. Tuition assistance applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the final application deadline.