Unlocking Learner Potential Through UDL: Reflections from UDL-CON 2025
At the 2025 UDL-CON International Summit, Meagan Alderton (DC Special Education Cooperative), Nakita Packer (Bridges Public Charter School), and Ruth Templeton (CAST) facilitated “UDL in Action: Unlocking Learner Potential Through Systemic Design,” a session highlighting how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can drive systemic change and foster equity in schools. The presentation centered on the […]
Demonstration Classrooms Drive Growth for Students with Disabilities
In 2018, the Co-op launched its Demonstration Classrooms program, working with partner schools to create high quality classrooms showcasing best practices in supporting students with disabilities. Since their inception, these classrooms have driven growth for students with disabilities while serving as “reimagined professional development” for educators across DC. It’s no secret that traditional schooling has […]