2018 UDL-IRN International Summit

As educators, it is our responsibility to inspire students to become experts at learning. With an achievement gap that still exists, we must look at all students and their strengths as agents of much-needed change. In UDL, we have a framework to make that happen. As CAST defines, expert learners are purposeful & motivated, knowledgeable & resourceful, and strategic & goal-oriented. These qualities transcend age, education level, ability, or disability. In a universally designed learning environment, expert learners can be vulnerable in their weaknesses and have courage to try multiple paths until they find options that lead to success.