Course description

The connections and tensions between UDL, accessibility, and academic accommodations can be confusing terrains to navigate in post-secondary institutions. These three important areas do overlap in some ways, but also have significant and numerous distinctions that impact processes, practices, and people. In this Masterclass, you will challenge your assumptions and deepen your understanding of how UDL, accessibility, and academic accommodations interconnect, and apply that understanding to your current work practices, policies, and projects.

Is this Masterclass for you?

This Masterclass is a fit for you if your work intersects with UDL, accessibility, and academic accommodations, and you are seeking clear and practical ways to clarify the role of each in your work and your work with others in your organization.

What are the learning outcomes?

Each UDL Masterclass has a combination of shared and personalized learning outcomes. You will design your own personalized learning outcomes in consultation with the facilitator. The shared learning outcomes for this course are:

1. Determine the similarities and differences between UDL, accessibility, and academic accommodations

2. Analyze current practices, policies, processes, or projects that intersect UDL, accessibility and/or academic accommodations

How will you be assessed?

Assessment will be ongoing and focus on providing mastery-oriented feedback that guides you toward individual growth and mastery rather than a predetermined standard. There will be options for self, peer, and facilitator led assessments. The shared and personalized learning outcomes will guide the feedback and assessment.

When does the class run?

More dates coming in Spring 2023!

What should you expect from the learning environment and experience?

You can expect:

• an engaging, personalized, and challenging online learning experience that models UDL

• synchronous direct instruction, expert facilitation, and dialogue-based learning

• asynchronous guided preparation, reflection, and individual progress times

• individual coaching to develop your customized learning goals and assessments

• small class sizes that enhance community and collaboration

• opportunities to apply and integrate your new learning with your own professional projects

• clear and supportive facilitation to make the most of synchronous learning sessions

• specific, meaningful feedback from your facilitator and co-participants

• a certificate upon engaged completion of the class

How can you sign up?

Registration will open when the dates for the 2023 Masterclasses are announced.