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Monday, July 30
 

7:00am EDT

Registration Main Hallway, 2nd Floor

8:00am EDT

Morning Refreshments Available Milstein Hallway, 2nd Floor (Outside of the Main Classroom)

8:45am EDT

Symposium Welcome Session Milstein Main ClassroomJennifer Levine

9:15am EDT

Keynote: Ability and Opportunity in the Rearview Mirror: Two Insider Perspectives on Inclusive Education Milstein Main ClassroomEmma Van der Klift • Norman Kunc

10:15am EDT

Morning Stretch Milstein Hallway, 2nd Floor (Outside of the Main Classroom)

10:30am EDT

Two-in-one: Empowering Learners through Transition-Focused Education & AEMing for Student Empowerment with Digital Technologies WCC 2019 Milstein West ACynthia Curry • Luis Perez Applications of UDL: From classroom to lecture hall WCC 3018Deborah A. Chapin • Laura R. Ficarra Creating a Culture for UDL WCC 2009Ron Davis UDL to support your core values about learning WCC 2012Allison Posey Introduction to Universal Design for Learning: Addressing the Variability of All Learners Milstein Main ClassroomNiel Albero

11:30am EDT

How and When to Teach UDL to Pre-Service Educators WCC 2019 Milstein West ASusan Shapiro UDL and Professional Noticing: Waking up to Mindful Teaching and Learning WCC 3018Martha Miller Decker, Ed.D. Rich cultures of thinking in a Universally Designed Environment WCC 2009Megan Marie Van Fossan • Erica Kolat New Students; New Questions: Supporting the Classroom Teacher in an Inclusive School WCC 2012Emma Van der Klift • Norman Kunc

12:30pm EDT

Poster Session: Re-thinking Teaching Tech: a Blended Google Apps Unit Main Hallway, 2nd FloorStephanie Draayer Poster Session: UDL in Africa Main Hallway, 2nd FloorAaron Agah • Elvis Agah • Daniel Osae Djan Poster Session: Using Canvas LMS to Create Expert Learners Main Hallway, 2nd FloorThomas Oetjen • Mark Thompson Lunch Milstein Hallway, 2nd Floor (Outside of the Main Classroom) Poster Session: Become a College STAR: Implementing UDL In Higher Education Main Hallway, 2nd FloorRuben Watson Poster Session: Categorizing Emotions - From Theory to Student Perspectives Main Hallway, 2nd FloorGarron Hillaire Poster Session: Engaging Faculty to Empower Learners Main Hallway, 2nd FloorCarolee Clyne • Cheryl Emerson • Catherine Whalen Poster Session: Increasing Awareness of UDL at Messiah College Main Hallway, 2nd FloorRocky Allinger • Cindi Kerns Poster Session: UDL: Empowering Learners through Language Main Hallway, 2nd FloorDr. Susan Granquist-Steinhauer • Laura Klima Poster Session: Using UDL to Co-Prepare Secondary and Special Educators Main Hallway, 2nd FloorDr. Megan Mackey • Joan Nicoll-Senft Poster Session: Accessing Middle School Social Studies Content Using UDL Main Hallway, 2nd FloorDr. Megan Mackey Poster Session: Empowering students for Independent Learning Main Hallway, 2nd FloorHeather Cowap Salemme, MS Poster Session: Mapping One's Digital and Diverse Learning Mindset Main Hallway, 2nd FloorWendy Passer Poster Session: Personalized Learning in the K-5 Classroom Main Hallway, 2nd FloorSandy Jonason • Rachel Miller • Jessica Skolnick Poster Session: Universal Design for Learning in Finland's Teacher Education and "New" Curriculum Main Hallway, 2nd FloorMartha Miller Decker, Ed.D. Poster Session: Leveraging STEM Competencies for Opportunity Youth Career Engagement Main Hallway, 2nd FloorAlison Driscoll • Tracey Hall • Sam Johnston • Emma L. Starr • Cara Wojcik Poster Session: The Challenges and Success in Learning Universal Design Principles. Main Hallway, 2nd FloorMaitha Abdullah Binjaweer Poster Session: The implementation of UDL: A case study Main Hallway, 2nd FloorDr. Megan Sénéchal Poster Session: Tracing UDL Pathways in Non-Traditional High-Efficiency Schools Main Hallway, 2nd FloorAsma Batool Poster Session: Incorporating UDL Principles into Graduate Nursing Education Main Hallway, 2nd FloorJill Parker • Natacha Pierre

2:00pm EDT

ACCESS-ABILITY: When Community Engagement is not Enough WCC 2019 Milstein West ANancy Koch • Sara Stetson Two-in-one: Learning Like a Mutant & Visual Evidence in History and Empowering Change WCC 3018Dr. Robert Cowherd • Tom Hanicak Two-in-one: Student engagement in university: A UDL Pilot Project & UDL in Higher Education: Lessons from the UDL Innovation Studio at Stanford Milstein Main ClassroomSoung Bae • Anna Barrafato • Nicole Ofiesh How to Go From "0 to Pilot" in 1 Year WCC 2009Jennifer Pusateri UDL to support adult learners! WCC 2012Elizabeth Berquist • Billy Burke • Nancy Grasmick • Kathy Kelbaugh • Nikki Norris

3:00pm EDT

Designing Accessible and Inclusive Learning Environments with UDL WCC 3018Hillary Goldtheait-Fowles • Audrey O'Clair Professional Learning by Design: Empowering Educators through Iterative Co-Design WCC 2009Jenna Gravel • Tracey Hall • Kristin Robinson • Emma L. Starr From Empowered Learners to Empowered Workers: A Roundtable on Workforce Development Milstein Main ClassroomSam Johnston • Luis Perez From Paint Night to the Classroom: Breaking Barriers WCC 2012Kasia Derbiszewska Student Empowerment Dynamic Duo: UDL & Arts Integration WCC 2019 Milstein West ALisa Carey • Kate Seidl

4:00pm EDT

Networking Reception Milstein Hallway, 2nd Floor (Outside of the Main Classroom)
 
Tuesday, July 31
 

7:45am EDT

Morning Refreshments Available Milstein Hallway, 2nd Floor (Outside of the Main Classroom)

8:15am EDT

Morning Welcome Milstein Main ClassroomJennifer Levine

8:30am EDT

Keynote: Putting Real Power Behind Empowerment Milstein Main ClassroomJoni Degner

9:30am EDT

Morning Stretch Milstein Hallway, 2nd Floor (Outside of the Main Classroom)

9:45am EDT

Black Panther Power for ALL Milstein East C (Section of Main Classroom)James-Etta Goodloe, Ed.D. Two-in-one: Accessible Preparation, Accessible Implementation: The Role of UDL in Educator Preparation & Designing Induction That Matters Through UDL WCC 2012Bryan Dean • Heather Duncan Building an Innovation Learning Ecosystem WCC 3018Greg Amend • Frank Edelblut • Mary Lane Executive Function and Expert Learning: Profiles of Empowered Learners WCC 2019 Milstein West BAlexis Reid Making Space for Student Voice WCC 2019 Milstein West ASue Cusack • Jacy Edelman

10:40am EDT

Finding Organization: A Bottom-Up Approach to Executive Function WCC 3018Kimberly Stewart Journey Mapping in Education: Using storytelling and visualization to empower all learners Milstein East C (Section of Main Classroom)Kim Ducharme • Patti Ganley • Kevin Kent • Cassandra Sell The UDL Progression Rubric: The Ultimate Tool For UDL Improvement WCC 2012Dr. Katie Novak • Dr. Kristan Rodriguez Two-in-one: Understanding Multiple Emotional Perspectives in Open World Learning & The Accessibility of Online Courses in Open World Learning WCC 2019 Milstein West BGarron Hillaire • Francisco Iniesto

11:30am EDT

Poster Session: Re-thinking Teaching Tech: a Blended Google Apps Unit Main Hallway, 2nd FloorStephanie Draayer Poster Session: UDL in Africa Main Hallway, 2nd FloorAaron Agah • Elvis Agah • Daniel Osae Djan Poster Session: Using Canvas LMS to Create Expert Learners Main Hallway, 2nd FloorThomas Oetjen • Mark Thompson Lunch Milstein Hallway, 2nd Floor (Outside of the Main Classroom) Poster Session: Become a College STAR: Implementing UDL In Higher Education Main Hallway, 2nd FloorRuben Watson Poster Session: Categorizing Emotions - From Theory to Student Perspectives Main Hallway, 2nd FloorGarron Hillaire Poster Session: Engaging Faculty to Empower Learners Main Hallway, 2nd FloorCarolee Clyne • Cheryl Emerson • Catherine Whalen Poster Session: Increasing Awareness of UDL at Messiah College Main Hallway, 2nd FloorRocky Allinger • Cindi Kerns Poster Session: UDL: Empowering Learners through Language Main Hallway, 2nd FloorDr. Susan Granquist-Steinhauer • Laura Klima Poster Session: Using UDL to Co-Prepare Secondary and Special Educators Main Hallway, 2nd FloorDr. Megan Mackey • Joan Nicoll-Senft Poster Session: Accessing Middle School Social Studies Content Using UDL Main Hallway, 2nd FloorDr. Megan Mackey Poster Session: Empowering students for Independent Learning Main Hallway, 2nd FloorHeather Cowap Salemme, MS Poster Session: Mapping One's Digital and Diverse Learning Mindset Main Hallway, 2nd FloorWendy Passer Poster Session: Personalized Learning in the K-5 Classroom Main Hallway, 2nd FloorSandy Jonason • Rachel Miller • Jessica Skolnick Poster Session: Universal Design for Learning in Finland's Teacher Education and "New" Curriculum Main Hallway, 2nd FloorMartha Miller Decker, Ed.D. Poster Session: The Challenges and Success in Learning Universal Design Principles. Main Hallway, 2nd FloorMaitha Abdullah Binjaweer Poster Session: The implementation of UDL: A case study Main Hallway, 2nd FloorDr. Megan Sénéchal Poster Session: Tracing UDL Pathways in Non-Traditional High-Efficiency Schools Main Hallway, 2nd FloorAsma Batool Poster Session: Incorporating UDL Principles into Graduate Nursing Education Main Hallway, 2nd FloorJill Parker • Natacha Pierre

1:00pm EDT

Empowering Faculty to Empower Learners through UDL Training WCC 3018Nancy Carr • Christopher Hromalik • William Myhill Two-in-one: UDL in Africa & Race, Art and Empowerment at an Appalachian University Milstein Main ClassroomAaron Agah • Elvis Agah • Lillian Nave • Daniel Osae Djan Stories of transformation through collaboration - A New Zealand perspective WCC 2019 Milstein West BLinda Ojala Two-in-one: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students: Designing for Variability & Promoting Understanding Across and Beyond Named Languages WCC 2012Maria Cioè-Peña • Louis Olander • Kavita Rao UDL and rigor: An empowering combination WCC 2019 Milstein West ALoui Lord Nelson

2:00pm EDT

Secret Boss Training: Engage Campus Leaders about UDL WCC 2012Thomas J Tobin Two-in-one: Better opportunities for adults with disabilities through UDL & Understanding Stigma and Stereotype Threat in Connection to Workplace Inclusion Milstein Main ClassroomBoris Alvarez • Sam Johnston • Luis Perez • Victor Zapata Two-in-one: UDL: How one district began implementation of the framework & Walk the Talk: Applying UDL at All Levels WCC 3018Laurene Beto • Karyn Grace • Sung Park Empowering Students Through Developmental Relationships WCC 2019 Milstein West BJoni Degner Using UDL to build resilience in school leaders WCC 2019 Milstein West AElizabeth Berquist

3:00pm EDT

Transforming Higher Education through UDL: An International Perspective WCC 2019 Milstein West ASean Bracken • Frederic Fovet • Richard Jackson • Abigail Moriarty • Dr. Katie Novak • Kavita Rao Leveraging STEM Competencies for Opportunity Youth Career Engagement WCC 2019 Milstein West BAlison Driscoll • Tracey Hall • Sam Johnston • Emma L. Starr Two-in-one: Self-Awareness: The First Step to Self-Regulation & The Idea of Knowing Who You Are Through Reflection & Connection Milstein Main ClassroomJames-Etta Goodloe, Ed.D. • Nancy Weinstein Two-in-one: UDL in Urban Schools: Reducing Barriers by Increasing Mutual Respect & Promise, Underutilization, and Empowerment: UDL in Urban Contexts WCC 2012Andratesha Fritzgerald • Louis Olander Two-in-one: Empowering Students with E-Learning & Lessons Learned in Engaging & Empowering eLearners WCC 3018Elizabeth Nicholas • Dara Ryder

4:00pm EDT

UDL Credentialing and Certification Intitiative Milstein Main ClassroomJames Basham • Allison Posey
 
Wednesday, August 1
 

7:45am EDT

Morning Refreshments Available Milstein Hallway, 2nd Floor (Outside of the Main Classroom)

8:15am EDT

Morning Announcements Milstein Main ClassroomJennifer Levine

8:30am EDT

Keynote: Don’t Get Schooled Milstein Main ClassroomJason Marshall

9:00am EDT

Keynote: Take Action to Empower Learners Milstein Main ClassroomAllison Posey

9:30am EDT

Empowering Future Educators: UDL, CRT, and Mindset WCC 2019 Milstein West AMary Budzilowicz • Amber Gentile UDL as Groundwork for Access and Inclusion Strategy Development in Postsecondary Classrooms WCC 3018Carol Marchetti • Sara Schley The Power of the Word: Empowering Dialogic Learners Milstein East C (Section of Main Classroom)Elizabeth Stein Two-in-one: The Power to Change : Identifying the Actual Barriers & UDL: The Language of Learner Variability WCC 2019 Milstein West BNiel Albero • Steve Smith Yes, With UDL You Are An Artist! WCC 3019Liz Byron

10:30am EDT

Moving Beyond Survival to Empowerment: What is Your WHY? WCC 2019 Milstein West ADavid Flores • Jason Marshall • Connie Rivera The Need for UDL in Inclusive Education WCC 2019 Milstein West BTom Robbins • Steve Smith “I feel like I am the new Aesop!” Leveraging UDL to empower students as writers WCC 3036Jenna Gravel Two-in-one: Empowering Learners to Problem Solve through Cognitive Process & Making Challenging Mathematics Material Accessible to All Students WCC 3019Kristi-Lynn Craig • Adam Deleidi • Melinda (Mindy) Eichhorn • Katharine Visci Two-in-one: Using Students' Passions to Shape School Events & Using UDL to Engage Students and Enhance Learning WCC 3018Setal Ghodiwala • Christine Gray • Julie Joseph • Kristina Menissian You like UDL? You like maker spaces? You like music? You like design thinking? You like a little competition? Then this could be for you Milstein Main ClassroomDr. Jose Blackorby

11:30am EDT

Closing Keynote: Empowering Teachers to Empower Learners Milstein Main ClassroomDr. Katie Novak
 
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