Universal Design in Learning: Educating All Learners In and Beyond the Classroom

April 17, 2025 @ 10:00AM — 3:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Westerville Community Center: 350 N Cleveland Ave Westerville, Ohio 43082 Get Directions

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Universal Design in Learning: Educating All Learners In and Beyond the Classroom

Date: Thursday April 17, 2025

Location: Westerville Community Center - Multipurpose Room 3

Time: 10AM to 3PM

Lunch provided for a small fee

Morning Keynote with Dr. Paula Kluth (Presenter Appearing Virtually)
Dwelling in Possibility: The Values, Beliefs, & Habits of Inclusive Schools

This session is inspired by poet, Emily Dickinson, who wrote, “I dwell in possibility.” We will explore the history and current state of inclusive schooling as we apply Dickenson’s reflection. Dr. Kluth will also discuss a vision for the future of this social justice movement and how inclusion practices will help educators succeed in educating, challenging, motivating, and supporting all learners.

Afternoon Session with Dawn Bentley (In Person) explores in depth strategies for accommodating all learners in any setting (classrooms, after school programs, summer programs, library and museum programs and more) through universal design.

Who should attend? K-12 Administrators and Teachers, Educators and staff in Summer programs, After School programs, Arts and Recreation programs, Parents

Deadline for registration is April 11th. For meeting accommodations contact Chrissy Bailey at cbailey@disabilityempowerment.net

Presenter Bios

Dr. Kluth is the founding member and principal consultant for Inclusion Rules LLC. She is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. She is a former K-12 special educator who has served as a classroom teacher, co-teacher, and inclusion facilitator. Paula has also been a university professor and has taught courses on both inclusion and disability studies. Most recently, Paula’s work has centered on helping teachers and administrators educate all students in their schools and classrooms. She also frequently works with families and advocacy groups to support goals related to inclusion. In addition to inclusive education, her professional interests include Universal Design for Learning, co-teaching, and educating students with complex support needs. Paula is the author of more than 15 books. She is the recipient of the PEAK Parent Center’s Ally for Inclusion Award; The PEAL [Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership] Center’s Inclusive Education Champion Award; The National Down Syndrome Congress’s Educator of the Year; The Belle Center of Chicago’s Inclusion Advocate of the Year; and the University of Wisconsin’s “Forward Under 40” Award.

Dawn Bentley attended Miami University and received her bachelor’s in early childhood, early intervention, and special education. Dawn has more than 20 years experience in the field, including opportunities in the classroom, as an early intervention and developmental therapist and consultant, and as a director in the nonprofit sector of the disability field. Dawn began her own consulting firm, CAIRE, LLC (Community Access Inclusion Representation and Equity), in 2021. CAIRE works with local community organizations who have a vested interest in accessibility and inclusion, specifically for people with disabilities. CAIRE offers accessibility audits, consultation services, training opportunities, speaking engagements, and assistance in event planning. Dawn saw the opportunity to educate the community and bring awareness of the disability community to businesses and organizations that have a desire to provide accessible programs, services, and employment opportunities. Dawn is a member of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Toledo and is a founding member of the DEAI Alliance of Northwest Ohio.

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