Jennifer Katz, PhD
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    • 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
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Podcasts

Katz, J. (2014). The Three-Block Model of UDL. The Scholarship of Inclusive Education Podcast Series. http://education.concordia.ab.ca/inclusionpodcast/

      SCHOLARLY & PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
                                  

Books
Katz, J. (2018). Ensouling Our Schools. Winnipeg, MB: Portage & Main Press
Katz, J. (2013). Resource Teachers: A Changing Role in the Three Block Model of Universal Design For Learning.  
    Winnipeg, MB: Portage & Main Press
Katz, J. (2012). Teaching to Diversity: The Three-Block Model of Universal Design for Learning. Winnipeg, MB: 
    Portage & Main Press.
 
Book Chapters
Sokal, L., & Katz, J. (2018). Inclusive and Special Education in Canada & The United States. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of
    Education
.
Katz, J. (2017). Toward a vision of inclusive learning communities – It takes THE village. In K. Scorgie and D. Sobsey (Eds.)
    Working With Families for Inclusive Education. Bingley, UK: Emerald press.
Katz, J. (2017). The case of Elvin. In A. Aucoin and K. Calder Stegemann (Eds.) Inclusive Education: Stories of Success and
    Hope in a Canadian Context.
Toronto, ON: Pearson Education.
Sokal, L., & Katz, J. (2017). Social and emotional learning and inclusion in schools. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education.
    DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190264093.013.146 Retrieved from http://education.oxfordre.com/page/recently-published/
Specht, J., & Katz, J. (2014). Perspectives on teaching and diversity. In J. W. Andrews and J. L. Lupart (Eds.)
    Understanding and addressing student diversity in Canadian schools. Toronto, ON: Nelson Education.
 
Conference Proceedings
​Katz, J. (2016). Planting Seeds and Growing Forests.. In J.E. Gardner and D. Hardin (Eds.), Implementing Universal    
     Design for Learning (pp. 26.29). 

Katz, J. (2015). Promoting academic achievement and critical thinking in the UDL classroom. In J.E. Gardner and D.
    Hardin (Eds.), Implementing Universal Design for Learning (pp. 65-68). Retrieved from http://static1.squarespace.com/static  
    /503427d124ac5fb46aa4494b/t/5501ceb3e4b049928d735c3d/1426181811637/Proceedings15.pdf

Specht, J., Freeman, J., Bennett, S., Katz, J., & Aylward, L. (2015). Professional learning for inclusion in Canada. Paper
    presented at the Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress, Lisbon, Portugal.
 
Journal Articles
Katz, J. & Lamoureux, K. (2020). Intersectionality, Indigeneity, and inclusive education: Reimagining business as usual.
    Exceptionality Education International.
Katz, J., Mercer, S., Knight, V., Skinner, S. (2020). Effects of a universal school-based mental health program on the self-
    concept, coping skills, and perceptions of social support of students with developmental disabilities  (Journal of Autism and
    Developmental Disorders
)
Sokal, L., Trudel, L. E., Katz, J., Bradford, B., & Loreman, T. (2020). Innovative practices for preparing Canadian teachers for
    inclusive classrooms, a review. Invited Manuscript for International Journal of Inclusive Education.
Hymel, S., & Katz, J. (2019). Designing classrooms for diversity: Fostering social inclusion. [invited peer commentary on the
    special issue “Promoting inclusive school climate: Multiple approaches to uniting students across groups”] Educational
    Psychologist, 54(4), 331-349..

Katz, J., Mercer, S., & Skinner, S. (2019). Developing self-concept, coping skills, and social support in grades 3–12: A cluster-
    randomized trial of a combined mental health literacy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills program.  School Mental Health,
   12
(2), 323-335. doi:10.1007/s12310-019-09353-x
Katz, J., Sokal, L., Wu, A. (2019). Academic achievement of diverse K-12 learners in Three-Block Model Classrooms.
    International Journal of Inclusive Education, 19(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2019.1613450
Sokal, L., & Katz, J. (2017). Effects of the Three-Block Model of Universal Design for Learning on teachers’ behaviours, efficacy,
    and concerns about inclusive teaching. Teacher Education and Practice, 30(1), 157-176.
Katz, J., & Sokal, L. (2016). Universal design for learning as a bridge to inclusion: A qualitative report of student
    voices. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 12(2), 36-63.
Katz, J. (2016). Effects of the Three-Block Model of UDL on inclusive teaching. Journal of Research in Special Educational
    Needs, 16
(S1), 898-899. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-3802.4_12347
Sokal, L., & Katz, J. (2015). Oh, Canada: Bridges and barriers to inclusion in Canadian schools. Support for Learning, 30(1),
    42-54. doi: 10.1111/1467-9604.12078 
Sokal, L., & Katz, J. (2015). Effects of the Three-Block Model of universal design for learning on early and late middle school
    students’ engagement. Middle Grades Research Journal, 10(2), 65-82.
Specht, J., McGhie-Richmond, D., Loreman, T., Katz, J., Mirenda, P., Bennett, S., Gallagher, T., Young, G., Metsala, J., Aylward,
    L. …. Cloutier, S. (2015). Teaching in inclusive classrooms: efficacy and beliefs of Canadian preservice teachers. International
    Journal of Inclusive Education.
Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2015.1059501
Katz, J. (2014). Implementing the Three-Block Model of Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Effects on teachers’ self-
    efficacy, stress, and job satisfaction in inclusive classrooms K-12. International Journal of Inclusive Education. DOI:
    10.1080/13603116.2014.881569. 
Katz, J. (2013). The Three-Block model of universal design for learning (UDL): Engaging students in inclusive 
     education. Canadian Journal of Education, 36(1), 153-194.
Katz, J. (2012). Reimagining Inclusion. Canadian Association of Principals Journal, Summer, 22-26.
Katz, J. (2012). Making imagination real: Inclusive education and the Three Block Model of Universal Design for 
     Learning. Canadian Association of Principals Journal, Summer, 30-34.
Katz, J., & Epp, B. (2013). Leadership & Inclusion –Leading Inclusive Schools and the Three Block Model of UDL. 
     Canadian Association of Principals Journal, Winter, 8-11.
Katz, J., & Mirenda, P. (2002a). Including students with developmental disabilities in general education classrooms: 
     Educational benefits. International Journal of Special Education, 17, 14–24. Retrieved from
    http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com/
Katz, J., & Mirenda, P. (2002b). Including students with developmental disabilities in general education classrooms: 
     Social benefits. International Journal of Special Education, 17, 25–35. Retrieved from
     http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com/
Katz, J., Mirenda, P., & Auerbach, S. (2002). Instructional Strategies and Educational Outcomes for Students with 
     Developmental Disabilities in Inclusive "Multiple Intelligences" and Typical Inclusive Classrooms. Research & 
     Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 27(4), 227.
Katz, J., & Porath, M. (2011). Teaching to diversity: Creating compassionate learning communities for diverse 
      elementary school communities. International Journal of Special Education, 26(2), 1-13.
Katz, J., Porath, M., Bendu, C., & Epp, B. (2012). Diverse Voices: Middle years students insights into life in inclusive 
     classrooms. Exceptionality Education International, 22(1), 2-16.
Katz, J. & Sokal, L. (2016). Universal design for learning as a bridge to inclusion: A qualitative report of student 
    voices. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 12(2). Retrievable at 
    http://www.wholeschooling.net/Journal_of_Whole_Schooling/IJWSIndex.html
Katz, J., & Sugden, R. (i2013). The Three Block Model of universal design for learning: Implementation in a high 
     school. Canadian Journal of Educational Administration & Policy, 141, 1-28.
​Sokal, L., & Katz, J. (2017). Effects of the Three-Block Model of Universal Design for Learning on teachers’
     instructional practice, efficacy, and concerns about inclusive teaching. Teacher Education and Practice.
   Manuscript in press for special issue.

Sokal, L., & Katz, J. (2015). Oh, Canada: Bridges and barriers to inclusion in Canadian schools. Support for Learning,
   30
(1), 42- 54. doi: 10.1111/1467-9604.12078 
Sokal, L., & Katz, J. (2015). Effects of the Three-Block Model of universal design for learning on early and late middle
    school students’ engagement. Middle Grades Research Journal, 10(2), 65-82.
Specht, J., McGhie-Richmond, D., Loreman, T., Mirenda, P. Bennett, S., Gallagher, T., Young, G., Metsala, J., Aylward,
    L. Katz, J…. Cloutier, S. (2015). Teaching in inclusive classrooms: efficacy and beliefs of Canadian preservice
    teachers. International Journal of Inclusive Education. Retrieved from:
    http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13603116.2015.1059501  


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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
  • Events
  • Publications & Links
    • Links
  • Organization
    • MAUDeL
    • Practitioners
    • Certified Facilitators
  • Store
    • Member Promotions
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • EPSE 317
  • For Certified Facilitators Only
  • The Three Block Model of UDL Video Series