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

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

Thurs. | April 17, 2025 10AM to 3PM

Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 Lunch provided for a small fee

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

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

This session is inspired by the 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.

Presenter Bios

Paula Kluth – Keynote Speaker Paula, a former K-12 educator, 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. Paula has also been a university professor and has taught courses on inclusive education and disability studies. Her professional interests include Universal Design for Learning, co-teaching, and educating students with complex support needs.

Dawn Bentley – Strategies Presenter Dawn has more than 20 years experience in the education field, as an early intervention and developmental therapist and consultant, and as a director in the nonprofit sector of the disability field. Dawn began consulting firm, CAIRE, LLC (Community Access Inclusion Representation and Equity), in 2021, that works with local community organizations who have an interest in accessibility and inclusion. 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.

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