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2008 VSA arts Conference

The Contours of Inclusion:
Universal Design for Learning for Arts in Education

VSA arts invites educators for a full-day conference that will explore the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to arts curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The conference will provide multiple opportunities to learn about the principles of UDL and explore the following questions:

  • What do the principles of UDL look like when applied to arts in education?
  • How do the principles of UDL resonate with high-quality arts teaching and learning?
  • What are the implications for students with disabilities?

Hear keynote Dr. Tracey Hall from the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) frame UDL principles and practices. Engage with examples of UDL in workshops and facilitated discussions. Learn to apply UDL to arts curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

Registration Information

When:
September 19, 2008
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where:
Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street SW
Washington, DC
Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2008
Registration Fee, which includes:
continental breakfast,
lunch and beverage service
($40 per person, $20 per student)

Downloads:
Registration form/brochure (PDF Format)
Registration form (Text Format)

Agenda*

8:30-9:00

Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00-10:00

Keynote: Dr. Tracey Hall (CAST)

10:00-10:15

Break

10:15-11:30

Concurrent Sessions

11:30-12:15

Study Groups I

12:15-1:15

Lunch (Legislative Briefing on UDL)

1:15-2:30

Concurrent Sessions

2:30-3:15

Study Groups II

3:15-3:30

Closing Remarks

*All sessions are tentative and subject to change.