Universal Design for Learning in English Language Arts: Improving Literacy Instruction Through Inclusive Practices

A Guide to Improving Literacy Instruction Through Inclusive Practices
In this latest addition to Katie Novak's UDL Now! series, Novak has teamed up with literacy experts Ryan Hinkle, Brianne Parker, Jina Poirier, and Anne Wolff to offer educators an insightful, practical resource that shows how to integrate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the English Language Arts (ELA) classroom to build rich, collaborative, engaging literacy environments.
By focusing on the established domains of literacy, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language and vocabulary development, this book shows PreK-12 teachers how to engage students of diverse needs and backgrounds and explore the connections between social-emotional learning, character education, and gain a deeper understanding of literacy.
Educators will learn how ELA classrooms provide a unique opportunity to explore the human experience through literature, writing, and communication and discover strategies for selecting texts that appeal to all learners; developing inclusive writing prompts; and offering authentic assessment opportunities. The practices can be used in classrooms PreK-12, in college and careers, and in professional learning.

Katie Novak, EdD, is the founder and director of Novak Education. She is an internationally renowned education consultant, an author, an adjunct instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a former assistant superintendent of schools in Massachusetts. Katie has two decades of experience in teaching and administration, has an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching from Boston University, and has authored or coauthored 13 published books, including Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL, and UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes, Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator's Mindset, and UDL Playbook for School and District Leaders. Katie has provided professional development and implementation consultation on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive practices, multi-tiered systems of support, and equity in education in twenty-seven states and ten countries. She has worked with high-profile clients such as the NASA Science Activation Team, the Gates Foundation, Harvard University, Los Angeles Unified School District, and PBS Learning Media. Katie's work has been highlighted in many publications including Edutopia, the Huffington Post, ASCD Education Update, and AASA's School Administrator. The Shift to Student-Led: Reimagining Classroom Workflows with UDL and Blended Learning Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL