UDL Forward

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST, originally appearing on the Transformative Principal podcast. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here. If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here.

Enjoy this special episode.

Jethro Jones interviews Missy Emler and Mia Chmiel. Missy shares her experiences and insights as a statewide systems coach for UDL in Wisconsin, diving deep into the implementation science framework and the trials process. Mia Chmiel also joins the conversation to discuss practical examples of UDL trials and their impact on student engagement and learning outcomes.

00:00 Introduction to the Special Episode

00:50 Meet Missy Emler

01:18 Reasons for Attending UDL Con

01:52 Implementation Science and UDL in Wisconsin

04:15 Plan, Study, Do, Act Cycles

05:57 Practical Outcomes of UDL Trials

14:50 Mia Chmiel's Role and Insights

26:46 Joining the Wisconsin UDL Community


Creators & Guests

Host
Melissa Emler
she, her, hers WI systems coach for #UDL, #cesa3 spec ed and school improve team “I’m not asking you to change; I’m asking you to learn!”
Host
Mia Chmiel
Associate Director of School Improvement

What is UDL Forward?

Mia Chmiel and Melissa Emler share all the strategies to make Universal Design for Learning easier to implement in your school or district. Learn more and join the community at udlforward.community