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Increasing Equity in Education through Stage-based Implementation of Universal Design for Learning in a Multi-Tiered System of Support

What is this resource?

This online brief explains how four important system design initiatives frequently promoted by state and local education agencies for school improvement can be implemented through an intentional systematic approach. The brief suggests how a coordinated Stage-based Implementation process with embedded, systems level critical Equity Inquiries at every stage can enable schools to establish Universal Design for Learning (UDL)principles and guidelines within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for a designed experience in instructional decision making. 

Why is it valuable?

When system design initiatives and foundational components are united, rather than siloed, their implementation makes sense to the people involved (that is, they are coherent) and the initiative-overload burden on educators is reduced. 

Authors: SWIFT, CAST, NIRN, GLEC

Ideal Audience: Local Education Agency, School Faculty and Staff, Administrators