S2 Ep 6: Universal Design for Learning: Building Access & Opportunities for all Students

Equity, Disproportionality and Design

English - February 28, 2024 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB
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Jennifer Boettger is a Statewide Lead in the Open Access UDL project. The Open Access Project is funded by the California Department of Education and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence as a content Lead within California's Collaborative for Educational Excellence.

Biography:

Jennifer Boettger is a Statewide Lead in the Open Access UDL project. In the role, Jennifer works diligently to improve educational outcomes for all students by providing organizational support through her work promoting the UDL Framework and aligning initiatives that focus on creating an equitable learning environment that values culture, diversity, and community. She joined the Open Access team to lead the training and coaching efforts in UDL, which is her passion. Jennifer is passionate about UDL Implementation…supporting site teams in learning about UDL and building the culture and practices necessary to change systems.

She is a seasoned educator, working in various roles within general and special education (Secondary English Teacher, from traditional high school, AP coursework and alternative education; Educational Specialist K-12; Instructional Coach). Her experience includes being a program specialist, statewide and national conference presenter, and UDL coach. She believes that variability is an asset to any educational setting.

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⁠Open Access