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This module discusses three strategies: concrete-representational-abstract (CRA), mnemonics, and graphic organizers. These strategies can also be adapted to help a wide range of students learn algebraic concepts. This module includes facilitator notes, PowerPoint slides, handouts, and references. This module is organized as a 3-hour training session; however, it can also be divided into two sessions. The first session includes background information, a discussion of two strategies (CRA instruction and mnemonics), and the lesson planning activity. The lesson planning activity allows participants to plan a lesson using one of the strategies and to implement the lesson in the classroom before reconvening for the second session. The second session allows participants to share their experiences implementing the lesson and gain feedback from colleagues and the presenter. It is followed by a discussion on graphic organizers.
Preparation Checklist (PDF)
PowerPoint Presentation
Tips for Customizing Training Modules (Word)
Facilitators’ Guide (Word)
Handouts (PDF)

This professional development module explores the components of the definition of co-teaching, how co-teaching looks in the classroom, scheduling and planning issues, and the challenge of supervising and evaluating a co-teaching team.

This version is the Co-Teaching Module for Teachers.

Co-Teaching Preparation Checklist (Word)
Frequently Asked Questions (Word)
PowerPoint Presentation for Teachers
Facilitators’ Guide for Teachers (Word)
Handouts for Teacher Module (PDF)

The video is an excerpt from the “Adequate Yearly Access, Participation and Progress Institute” held October 13, 2004 at the Access Center. In this clip, Skip Stahl from CAST explains the framework for UDL and provides an overview of the three main principles of Universal Design for Learning.

This toolkit is designed to support professional development providers and other educators conducting workshops in Universal Design for Learning by providing resources for face-to-face training sessions and ongoing follow-up support.