UDL

[|UDL and Cast] webpage has UDL toolkits, examples of lessons, community directory, and information on UDL training. When researching information on UDL, CAST comes up in almost every search as either the source of the information or a resource to get information from. If you are going to implement elements of UDL or try and go all the way with UDL CAST should be your first stop.

http://www.doe.state.de.us/programs/specialed/isi/udl.shtml this link is to the DE state department of education. It defines UDL and gives some links to papers and useful tools for teachers.

Benefits include:
 * flexibility in the pace of learning,
 * material can be presented in redundant, reinforcing or alternative formats e.g., speech, print, graphics, etc.,
 * material can be adapted to various learning styles,
 * student can clarify, rehearse and review supporting materials without interrupting the flow of the learning session for classmates,
 * issues of distance, transportation and physical accessibility are reduced,
 * equal participation for students who use augmentative or alternative communication methods, as the method and rate of communication is transparent to fellow classmates,
 * greater opportunities for peer interaction and collaboration, and for student-instructor interaction and assistance

[|IntelliTools Classroom Suite] is a product that combines the concepts of UDL for learning that consists of programs that provide multiple means of expression, representation and engagement to help students that are struggling in some of the major content areas such as reading, writing and math.