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The purpose of this paper is to explore the development of universal design and to consider its application to large scale assessments.

Thompson, S.J., Johnstone, C.J., & Thurlow, M.L. (2002). Universal design applied to large-scale assessments (NCEO Synthesis Report 44). Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, National Center on Educational Outcomes.

CITEd was created to support state and local education agency leadership to enhance the use of technology to support students. The site contains a variety of research links and other resources on UDL.

Meo, G. (2008). Curriculum planning for all learners: applying universal design for learning (UDL) to a high school reading comprehension program. Preventing School Failure, 52(2)/ Winter 2008, 21-30.Retrieved October 17, 2010 from

Lieber, J., Horn, E., Palmer, S., & Fleming, K. (2008). Access to the general education curriculum for preschoolers with disabilities: Children's school success. Exceptionality, 16(1), 18-32.Retrieved October 17, 2010 from

Kentucky Department of Education, Pathway to Achievement: Universal Design for Learning (UDL),

Jimenez, T.C., Graf, V.L., & Rose, E. (2007). Gaining Access to General Education: The promise of universal design for learning. Issues in Teacher Education, 16(2), 41-54.

Johnstone, C. J., Thompson, S. J., Miller, N. A., & Thurlow, M. L. (2008). Universal design and multi-method approaches to item review. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 27(1), 25-36.

Info and tools to support instruction for diverse college students.

OSEP Ideas That Work, U.S. Office of Special Education Programs, Provides links to research and resources on UDL.

UDL is referred to in the National Education Technology Plan.

The AIM Center works with key stakeholders to support the implementation of NIMAS and effective uses of accessible instructional materials (AIM).

The NCAC was estabished with the support of the US Dept of Ed's Office of Special Ed Programs to improve access, participation and progress within the general curriculum for students with disabilities through Universal Design for LEarning, advanced teaching practices, ed policy and consensus building. The NCAC site offers a wealth of resources including case stories, literature reviews, and examples of best classroom practices.

From the National Center for Learning Disabilities

From CAST--Links to the research supporting each of the UDL Guidelinjes