UDL School Implementation and Certification Criteria

A Flexible Roadmap for UDL Implementation

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The Universal Design for Learning School Implementation and Certification Criteria (UDL-SICC) provides  a roadmap for effective schoolwide UDL implementation.  Like UDL, the criteria are data-driven, support continuous improvement, and provide multiple pathways for schools to progress through the stages of implementation. Whether your team is just getting started or has experienced many years of successful UDL implementation, the UDL-SICC is a robust tool for guiding decisions and supporting ongoing development.

The criteria were developed using insights from implementation, improvement and learning science research, and informed by ongoing input and feedback from experienced UDL leaders throughout the field of education. While the full certification process is not yet available, the UDL-SICC criteria and related tools are ready to use to support your school’s UDL implementation efforts. 

The goal of the UDL-SICC is to:

  • provide a flexible roadmap for achieving effective, schoolwide UDL implementation, and 
  • provide multiple pathways to UDL school certification.

Visit Learning Designed to learn more about the UDL School Implementation and Certification Criteria.

"After using the self-assessment as a district team, we saw that each of our schools needed growth in a particular area. This was a great tool to get that conversation and thought process moving."
Mike NiksonInstructional Technology Coordinator, Sheboygan Falls School District
"Having the criteria to reflect on was very valuable. We really had to think about where we are, what we are doing really well, and what we weren’t."
Laurie MartinSocial Studies Department Chair, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
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