BCTF Researcher Charlie Naylor published this paper in January 2013 in reaction to a presentation by Bill Standeven and Rod Allen from the Ministry on the government's new directions in Special Education which include a focus on UDL/RTI. Charlie, who worked with the BC UDL project on action research strategies, laments the demise of the BC UDL Project and endorses UDL strongly. (see page 4).
This course strives to be universally designed. For each week you will be
given options for how you would prefer to experience the content (called
Content Acquistion Options) and produce an activity that demonstrates
that you understand the concepts (called Expression
Options).
Alberta website has great resources on UDL, RTI, Differentiation, Leadership and Inclusion, Positive Behaviour Support, etc. Includes videos and materials from an Alberta UDL Institute in 2011 with David Rose and Grace Meo.
Maureen LaFleche spotted this great resource and here's what she has to say about it "Check out CK-12.org. It is a website that provides open-source content and technology tools to help teachers provide learning opportunities for students globally. Free access to high-quality, customizable educational content in multiple modalities suited to multiple student learning styles and levels, will allow teachers, students and others to innovate and experiment with new models of learning. CK-12 helps students and teachers alike by enabling rapid customization and experimentation of teaching and learning styles. Text can be read at two different levels - grade level and basic. You can download books and activities as pdf, epub or mobi." I have checked out several of the units and they look excellent for middle and high school.
I have worked in the field of Assistive Technology for SET-BC (Special Education Technology of BC) for the past 20 years. I was the provincial coordinator of BC's Universal Design for Learning Project.