Episode Details

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. 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, who host the UDLForward Community. 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

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

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