Leveraging UDL 3.0 to Increase Engagement

As demographics shift in our independent school populations and our students represent more diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning needs than ever before, you may be feeling stuck. As a teacher-leader or administrator, what may have always worked well in the past, is no longer effective. Formerly effective teaching strategies, practices, and systems are no longer serving our communities.
Ready for a shift? UDL 3.0 can serve as a powerful framework for increasing learner engagement and reintroducing a sense of joy for learning. Based on neuroscientific research, Universal Design for Learning shifts the focus away from “fixing” students who differ from a mythical “average” or standard, and calls us to look at accessibility of the overall design so that the learning environment is truly inclusive to all – respecting all of the multiplicities learners bring. With UDL, it isn’t about convincing students to learn our way; it’s about creating spaces that welcome students to learn their way.
Through interactive activities, collaboration, and reflection, you will learn practical strategies for designing with UDL 3.0 that can work in your context.
Join us for an all-day in-person workshop to gain familiarity with UDL and the major shifts associated with the recent 3.0 updates. We will then reconnect for three, 90-minute virtual sessions across the school year to focus on the design process, applying and reflecting on UDL-aligned strategies, and addressing relevant problems of practice.
Participants will:

• Understand the major shifts behind UDL 3.0
• Identify the dispositions, habits, and resources required to cultivate a brave learning space that affirms relationships, builds community, and promotes healthy dialogue in a diverse setting
• Practice designing with UDL 3.0

SCHEDULE

IN-PERSON SESSION: July 25, 2025 | 9:00am - 3:00pm at Riviera Ridge School

VIRTUAL SESSION 1: October 8, 2025 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm

VIRTUAL SESSION 2: January 14, 2026 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm

VIRTUAL SESSION 3: April 15, 2026 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm

AUDIENCE

Teams of teachers, teacher-leaders, and administrators.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for.
Registration may be transferred to a different person up to 7 days before a session. However refunds will not be given, and a session missed for any reason will not be refunded.
Below we have outlined our cancellation and refund policy, which we have in place to ensure the most accurate numbers when we secure well in advance locations, catering, and facilitators. Thank you for understanding.
For our ongoing programs or one-day intensives, refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to 22 days before the scheduled starting date. We are unable to provide refunds for cancellations made 21 days or less prior to the first day of a workshop. A missed session that is part of an ongoing program is non-refundable and non-transferrable. For our summer institutes refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to 30 days before the scheduled starting date. We are unable to provide refunds for cancellations made 29 days or less prior to the first day of a summer institute.
Please contact us by email as soon as you know you cannot attend a workshop. This will allow us time to contact our waitlist and hopefully fill your spot.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Riviera Ridge School, 2130 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, United States