Jennifer Katz, PhD
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A National Vision

2/26/2013

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Returning from New Brunswick, and returning soon to Alberta and BC, it is clear to me that across his country teachers are all wanting the same thing, and being challenged by the same thing - inclusion. Globally, inclusion has been policy now for many years. The Salamanca statement was signed by 92 nations almost two decades ago. As is often the case, however, policy preceded training. It's appropriate to tell teachers that this is the direction in which we are going - but then training in "the how" must be provided, and this is where governments and universities across this nation have fallen down. I meet very little resistance to the concept of inclusive education these days (occasionally, but rarely), it is the how of meeting competing pressures to meet the needs of diverse learners and improve achievement outcomes that teachers are struggling to reconcile. I believe UDL can provide the framework that both supports inclusive education and improves student engagement and achievement for ALL learners. Thank you to the teachers and educational leaders of New Brunswick who welcomed me to their province, asked thoughtful questions, and expressed genuine caring for their students!
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    I am an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia in Inclusive Education, and the developer of the Three Block Model of Universal Design for Learning.

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  • Home
    • Dr. Jennifer Katz
  • The Three Block Model of UDL
    • Block One: SEL, Mental Health, & Trauma >
      • Respecting Diversity Program: Videos
    • Block Two: Inclusive Instructional Practice >
      • UDL & Gifted Education
      • Gallery of Kids Work Samples
    • Block Three: Systems & Structures >
      • RTI & UDL
      • UDL For Parents
    • The Research
    • UDL Videos & Podcasts
    • Indigenous Education & the Three Block Model of UDL >
      • Ensouling Our Schools
  • Services
    • Residencies
    • Professional Development Workshops
    • Educational Consulting
  • Resources
  • Video Series: Inclusive Classrooms
    • Series 1 - Equity, Diversity, Justice & Inclusion
    • Series 2 - UDL & The Three Block Model
    • Series 3 - SEL, Neuroscience, Belonging & Self-Regulation
    • Series 4 - Mental Health, Trauma, & Dealing with Challenging Behavior
    • Series 5 - Inclusive Instructional Practice
    • Series 6 - Starting the Year
    • Series 7 - Universally Designed Literacy instruction
    • Series 8 - Universally Designed Numeracy Instruction and Assessment
    • Series 9 - UDL & INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
    • Series 10 - Inclusion in High School
  • Video Series: Supporting Struggling Learners
    • Series 11 - Tiered Service Delivery Models
    • Series 12 - PARADIGM SHIFT IN SUPPORTING STRUGGLING LEARNERS
    • Series 13: INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES IN TIER 1 INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM PRACTICE
    • Series 14: Tier 2 in Inclusive Education
    • Series 15: Tier 3 in Inclusive education
  • Video Series: Leadership For Inclusion
    • Series 16: Working With Families
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