Frankly, UDL is a Big Dill: Designing for All Learners

In today’s K-12 environment, tech leaders are balancing tight budgets, fast-evolving tools, and increasingly diverse learner needs. In this fast-paced, interactive session, we’ll share how one district’s edtech team has worked to design a full-service menu of supports—ranging from AI integration and inclusive hardware to just-in-time professional learning—all grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility best practices. From bite-sized wins to full-course innovation, we’ll explore real-world examples of scalable strategies that any district can adapt—no matter their size, staffing, or constraints. Participants will leave with ready-to-use ideas for designing tech systems and PD that support all learners and educators.

Participants will:
Gain strategies to align edtech purchasing, training, and support with district goals for access and innovation.
Leave with a customizable planning template to identify gaps and next steps in their own districts
Identify design strategies, tools, and resources to support learner variability

This session will be interactive for attendees to learn and reflect on how UDL can make a positive impact on their students. Participants will walk away with resources and ideas developed by a district who has had UDL at the forefront for over 15 years. They will be empowered to think differently about how they support all students and how their choices can make an impact on learning.