Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
1:15 PM - 2:05 PM
Location Name
RL SE Mezzanine: CAST UDL-CON
Name
Teacher and Student Voices on UDL and Inclusive Practices
Description

This session highlights teacher and student voices from an international study exploring how school systems can be redesigned toward inclusive education using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive technologies. The study is a collaborative partnership among researchers in Lithuania, Norway, Ukraine, and the United States. Data collection includes focus groups with educators to explore their perspectives on implementing UDL and inclusive practices as well as focus groups with kindergarten through middle school students to explore their schooling experiences. Initial findings are uncovering educators’ emphasis on specific approaches that build inclusive environments and the importance of school cultures that nurture collaboration, feedback, and reflection. Findings are also revealing students’ perceptions of the value of community, learner agency, and joy. Throughout the session, participants will be supported to make connections to their own contexts and experiences.

Session Type
Traditional Workshop
Track
Equity & Inclusion
Secondary Track
Instructional Practice and Coaching
Primary Audience
Elementary/Middle School
Secondary Audience
General Educators
Fall Conference Strands
Educate
MA DLCS Strands
Digital Tools and Collaboration