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INSIGHTS & IDEAS

The Education Table Blog

Practical strategies, research, and perspectives from the Novak Education team to help educators strengthen instruction, leadership, and inclusive systems.

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Professional Learning

The Benefits of a Graduate Certificate in UDL

If you're up for a promotion and the interview team asks, "How would you best meet the needs of a diverse group of learners," you don't want to say, "Can I get back to you later?" ...
Katie Novak · July 17, 2023
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Digging
Professional Learning

Digging Into Deeper Learning

The water was gushing from the bathtub faucet as I clumsily attempted to tighten the screw. My wife, once she finished laughing at the geyser in my face, calmly turned off the ...
Chris Bronke · July 9, 2023
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One Hit Wonder PD
Professional Learning

No One-Hit Wonder PD Please

When I first started working as a district administrator, I pondered the results of a statewide survey that asked teachers to reflect on the quality of the professional ...
Katie Novak · October 3, 2021
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Windy road
Professional Learning

How NOT To implement UDL...and still find success

One District’s UDL Journey During Difficult Times The last 60 years have produced an amazing parade of talented and successful musicians. But if you asked a person on the street ...
Mike Fischer · June 27, 2021
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Professional Learning

Stop the PD Snoozefest

Planning Professional Development Using a UDL Lens We have all been there - stuck in a professional development (PD) session where we are ready to walk out (or log out!), texting ...
Katie Novak · March 31, 2021
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