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