TELOS Symposium: Access and Equity Through Universal Design for Learning

TELOS Symposium: Access and Equity Through Universal Design for Learning

Monday, April 10, 2017
5:30pm - 8:00pm

CERAS 101 Learning Hall

Student have diverse needs and their differences too often act as barriers to learning. This symposium explores the Universal Design for Learning Framework, a research based set of principles for motivating and engaging diverse learners first defined by Dr. David Rose.

Dr. David Rose, Cofounder of CAST and Harvard Professor
TELOS is excited to present Dr.Rose, a renowned thought leader in the field of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Dr. Rose will unpack the UDL framework, introduce key principals and give insights into its lasting relevance in terms of educational theory and modern practice.

Brian Gadus, Co-founder of the Palo Alto Technology Collaboration Hub (PATCH) and School Assistive Technology Specialist
Mr.Gadus will explore the practical side of UDL, offering rich examples from his work in Palo Alto Unified School District. He will highlight how prevalent technologies can be used in unique ways to broaden access to educational opportunities for students with learning disabilities and other challenges.