Overview
How do you make connections to spread the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) message and support statewide UDL implementation? The Special Education Technology Center in Washington State has created innovative strategies, supports and trainings to connect school districts and educators across our state. Our goal is to empower leaders and educators in the classroom to embrace UDL and step forward from wherever they are onto a path toward inclusion. This session will be interactive with practical examples, tips and tools we have learned on our UDL journey as well as reflection and discussion time to draw on the rich experience of our participants.
Content Disclosure: This session is focused on implementation case studies and resources developed by the Special Education Technology Center (SETC) in Washington State. There will be limited or no information provided about similar projects or case studies.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least one professional development strategy to support educators with UDL implementation.
- Describe two innovative ideas to share with your district or agency in support of UDL implementation.
- Develop a personal goal in the area of UDL implementation and practice.
Primary & Secondary Strands
Education & Learning: Early Intervention – 12/Higher Education; Leadership
Target Audience
- Accessibility Professional
- Administrators
- AT Specialists
- Consultants/Trainers
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Disability Services
- Educators
- Faculty/Instructors - Higher Education
- Family Members
- Instructional Technologist
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Special Education Educators
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired
- Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Visual Impairment Specialists
Experience Level
Introductory
Primary Life Cycle Addressed
All
Session Delivery Format
Recorded presentation
Course Schedule
This course was recorded for the ATIA 2022 Virtual Event
Continuing Education Credits
For Satisfactory Completion and Continuing Education information, please visit: ATIA Learning Center CEUs
This course is offered for the following CE Provider Credits:
ACVREP; AOTA; IACET
For: 0.10 CEU Units or 1.0 CEU Hours.
This course was approved by CRCC for CRC CEUs and was included in the ATIA CRC AT in Education & Higher Education Series (2023-2024). This series offering was available from March 7, 2023, through March 6, 2024.
ASHA CE Information: Recorded Session
Start date of ASHA CEUs offering: July 15, 2022. This course was offered for 0.05 ASHA CEUs. (Introductory level.)
End date of ASHA CEUs offering: April 30, 2023.
Speaker/s:
Rose Racicot, MS, OTR/L
Special Education Technology Center, Assistive Technology Specialist
Biography
Rose Racicot, MS, OTR/L is an OT and Assistive Technology Specialist in Bellevue School District and at Special Education Technology Center at CWU with 34 years of experience. Her passion is to help school districts and educators implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to create inclusive classrooms for all students to succeed. Rose facilitates learning experiences on UDL, literacy support software, educational iPad apps and accessibility features across platforms at the local, state and national level both in-person and through remote learning. She is excited to return as a presenter to ATIA in January 2022.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
I am a temp hourly employee of the Special Education Technology Center at Central Washington University who is sponsoring this presentation and helping pay for my attendance at ATIA. I am also an employee of the Bellevue School District. I receive no royalties or honorariums.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: Yes
I am a member of the Washington Occupational Therapy Association and have been a presenter at their annual conference using similar material.
Kristin Leslie, ATP, MAT, OTR/L
Central Washington University, Director, Special Education Technology Center, CWU
Biography
Kristin Leslie is the director of the Special Education Technology Center (SETC) at Central Washington University in Washington State. Her background is in occupational therapy and assistive technology (AT). She has worked in special education for 23 years. Her leadership role at SETC includes providing consultation to administrators, educators, and parents on AT procedures and best practices. For the past 15 years, she has presented in Washington state and nationally on the implementation of assistive technology tools and strategies for children with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Salary from employment with the Special Education Technology Center
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No
Linda Doehle, AT Specialist
Special Education Technology Center, Washington, AT Specialist
Biography
Linda Doehle started her career as a software engineer after completing her degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics at Whitworth College. She brought her technical skills to the field of assistive technology while working as an Assistive Technology Specialist for the Yakima School District. Linda holds an AT Specialist Certificate and enjoys being able to use her technology skills in helping students optimize their abilities through the use of assistive technology. Linda has been with the Special Education Technology Center for eight years and has presented webinars and classes at national and statewide conferences.
Relevant Financial Relationship: Yes
Linda Doehle receives a salary from the Special Education Technology Center which is funded by a grant from the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and administered through Central Washington University. She is employed as an Assistive Technology Specialist.
Relevant Non-Financial Relationship: No