Special Professional Learning Opportunity
Registration is now open for Katie Novak's professional learning workshops at Grant Wood AEA! Two sessions are available to all educators. Participants can register for both or just one of these sessions.
Session 1 — A Unified Journey for Educators and Leaders
In this interactive session, your team will not only learn to implement UDL principles in the classroom instruction but also discover strategies for differentiating instruction to meet individual learner needs. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into crafting individualized support sessions and creating more engaging, inclusive professional learning and faculty meetings. The focus is on practical, hands-on application, ensuring that each participant, regardless of their role, leaves with actionable tools.
- Date: January 22, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: GWAEA, 4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
Registration deadline: Jan. 18, 2025
Session 2 — Advanced Leadership Strategies in UDL and MTSS
After a dynamic first day focused on collaborative learning and practical application of UDL principles, Day 2 is designed specifically for leaders to deepen their expertise in leading and supporting the integration of UDL within MTSS. In this advanced session, leaders will explore the nuances of driving change and sustaining progress in their educational settings. The focus will be on equipping leaders with the skills and strategies necessary to effectively guide their teams through the complexities of integrating UDL with MTSS. This includes understanding both the technical and adaptive aspects of this transformative process.
- Participants do NOT need to register for Session 1 to participate in Session 2.
- Date: January 23, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Location: GWAEA, 4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, 52404
Registration deadline: Jan. 18, 2025
Guest Instructor — Katie Novak
Katie Novak, Ed.D., is a renowned education consultant, author, and graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania with over 20 years of experience in teaching and administration. She specializes in inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), presenting workshops worldwide. Novak has authored 14 books, including UDL Now!, Innovate Inside the Box (with George Couros), and Equity by Design (with Mirko Chardin).