In collaboration with the Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools, Teach Learn Thrive presents

Universal Design for Learning

A yearlong professional learning program for teachers of grades K through 5 in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia

The Learning Experience

Your learning experience begins in the fall with an in-person PD workshop and continues from October through May with virtual monthly PLC sessions.

Objectives

This yearlong learning experience will help teachers

  • Understand how to anticipate and plan for a wide variety of learners, so that they all will be engaged and successful in school

  • Experience learning in a UDL environment, practicing strategies they can immediately use in their classrooms

  • Exchange insights and strategies through collaboration with same-level colleagues

In-person Kick-off Workshop

Explore the fundamental concepts of UDL and gain instructional strategies to engage all students in an inclusive learning environment.

PLC Cohorts

Meet virtually each month with colleagues from across the diocese. Structured collaboration will focus on useful resources, idea-sharing and collaborative problem-solving with a UDL focus.

Nuts and Bolts

In-Person PD Workshop

When: Monday, October 7, 2024; 9am - 2pm (Lunch included.)

Where: St. Ann Catholic School, Arlington, Virginia

Who: Any CDA teachers of grades K through 5 or school leaders who support K - 5 instruction

Virtual PLC Cohorts

Who: All enrolled participants will join the PLC matching their teaching role (Grades K/1; 2/3; and 4/5)

Where: Virtually through Zoom

When: Monthly after school, 2:45 - 4:00 pm

Virtual PLC Cohort Meeting Dates

Grades K/1 PLC: Second Tuesday of the month, 2:45 - 4:00 pm October 8, November 12, December 10, January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13

Grades 2/3 PLC: Second Wednesday of the month, 2:45 - 4:00 pm October 9, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14

Grades 4/5 PLC: Second Thursday of the month, 2:45 - 4:00 pm October 10, November 14, December 12, January 16, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 15

Questions? Email sarah@teach-learn-thrive.com

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