UDL Now!: A Teacher's Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning (Udl Now!) (3RD ed.)

UDL Now!: A Teacher's Guide to Applying Universal Design for Learning  3rd ed. Edition - Paperback Pub Date: May 17, 2022 by Katie Novak  (Author), George Couros (Foreword) In the third edition of UDL Now!, Katie Novak provides practical insights and savvy strategies for helping all learners succeed in a post-pandemic world using the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This powerful guide for educators covers timely topics including: Supporting UDL within multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) UDL in the service of equity Recruiting and engaging learners as UDL partners How UDL and Differentiated Instruction (DI) work together The role of student choice and voice What learning expertise really means Preparing for standardized assessments the UDL way Novak presents examples throughout the book to make the content relevant and digestible. She concludes each chapter with reflection questions to help teachers apply key concepts to their work.UDL Now! is a fun and effective playbook for great teaching. About the Author Katie Novak, EdD, is the founder and director of Novak Education. She is an internationally renowned education consultant, an author, an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former assistant superintendent of schools in Massachusetts. Katie has two decades of experience in teaching and administration, has an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching from Boston University, and has authored or coauthored 10 published books, including Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL, and UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes, Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator's Mindset, and UDL Playbook for School and District Leaders. Katie has provided professional development and implementation consultation on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive practices, multi-tiered systems of support, and equity in education in twenty-seven states and ten countries. She has worked with high-profile clients such as the NASA Science Activation Team, the Gates Foundation, Harvard University, Los Angeles Unified School District, and PBS Learning Media. Katie's work has been highlighted in many publications including Edutopia, the Huffington Post, ASCD Education Update, and AASA's School Administrator. Follow her on Twitter@KatieNovakUDLor visit www.novakeducation.com.George Couros is a leading educator and sought-after speaker in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning. He has worked with schools and organizations around the globe. He is the author of The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, Lead a Culture of Creativity; Because of a Teacher: Stories of the Past to Inspire the Future of Education, and Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator's Mindset. Although George is an innovation leader, he always focuses on what is best for people, from leaders to learners. His belief that meaningful change happens when you first connect to people's hearts is modeled in his writing and speaking. You can connect with George on his website at georgecouros.ca or @gcouros on Twitter or Instagram. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cast, Inc.; 3rd ed. edition (May 17, 2022) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 196 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1930583826 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781930583825 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.4 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.42 x 9 inches