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//Universal Design For Learning: A Framework for Addressing Variability //workshop at John Humbird Elementary. This two-day workshop presented the concepts and principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and provided participants with tools, strategies, and principles for designing lessons and units of study that meet the diverse needs of today’s students. Universal Design for Learning helps meet the challenge of diversity by suggesting flexible instructional materials, techniques, and strategies that empower educators to meet these varied needs.

Participants :
 * Learned about the principles and concepts of Universal Design for Learning and application to classroom practice.
 * Acquired practical, classroom-based and school-based applications to address the variability of learners in today's classrooms.
 * Explored and apply the UDL framework to design lessons and units of study and collaborate with colleagues and other educators in hands-on activities to support lesson development.

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 * Our Workshop Agenda**

Melissa Hartman works for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia as a Special Education Supervisor and Transition Coodinator for secondary schools. Melissa currently has 24 years of experience in the field of education. She has worked with children with and without disabilities from elementary through high school. Melissa's areas of expertise include UDL, transition, special education, and technology.
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Melissa can be contacted at melissa.hartman@lcps.org

Michelle Arneson works for Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency in Iowa as a School Improvement/Professional Development Consultant. She has over 19 years of experience in education, including teaching experience in a variety of settings K-8. Michelle's areas of expertise include technology integration, literacy, professional development,school improvement and collaborative teaching.

Feel free to contact Michelle at marneson@aea8.k12.ia.us

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