How do we remove learning barriers and provide all students with the opportunity to succeed? Written for both general and special education K-12 educators, What Really Works with Universal Design for Learning is the how-to guide for using Universal Design Learning (UDL) to help every student be successful. UDL is the design and delivery of curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Calling on a wide-range of expertise, this resource features. An unprecedented breadth of topics, including content areas, pedagogical issues, and other critical topics Reproducible research-based, field-tested tools Practices for developing shared leadership.

Introduction -- What really works for content areas -- UDL and literacy : setting the stage for language success -- UDL and mathematics : making algebra accessible -- UDL and social studies : applying project-based learning -- UDL and science : integrating STEM -- UDL and the performing arts : inspiring creativity -- What really works for behavior -- UDL and executive functioning : unlocking the capacity for learning -- UDL and positive behavior supports : making classroom management positive -- UDL and adaptive behavior : addressing conceptual, social, and practical skills -- What really works for instruction -- UDL and co-teaching : establishing the perfect union -- UDL and assistive technology : utilizing technology beyond mere accessibility -- UDL and implementation fidelity : providing consistency within flexibility -- What really works for special populations -- UDL and advancement : unblocking the traffic jam -- UDL and early childhood : giving young children choices too -- UDL and students with emotional/behavioral disorders : promoting self-managers -- What really works beyond the classroom -- UDL and administrators : leading the charge -- UDL and home school collaboration : partnering for empowerment -- UDL and policy : considering legal implications -- A conclusion to UBL : taking baby steps to change.