Course Description
Course Description: This course gives educators the opportunity to design and implement engaging, station-based lessons grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants will explore strategies for differentiating instruction, fostering student agency, and creating inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of every learner. Through practical applications, lesson design, and reflective practice, educators will leave with ready-to-use station-based learning plans that align with UDL frameworks.
Audience: K-12 Educators with a Bachelors Degree
Session Information
Instructors
Curtis Taylor, M.S.
Curtis Taylor, M.S.
Curtis Taylor has been a 5th and 6th grade teacher at Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury, Vermont for the past 13 years. He earned his Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics through the Vermont Mathematics Initiative at the University of Vermont. He holds endorsements in K-6 Elementary Education and 7-12 Mathematics. Curtis is passionate about implementing practices in the math classroom that encourage students to think critically through collaborative problem solving. He has worked on district level math leadership teams and facilitated professional development at the district level. He enjoys spending time with his family, running, skiing or mountain biking on local trails.
Additional Content Area
Course Goals:
• Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to design inclusive, student-centered instruction.
• Plan and facilitate station-based learning to promote engagement, differentiation, and active participation.
• Integrate multiple means of representation, action/expression, and engagement to meet diverse learner needs.
• Foster student agency and collaboration through structured, purposeful station activities.
• Reflect on and refine instructional practices to improve accessibility, equity, and learning outcomes.