Equity By Design

If you believe that every student, without exception, holds the potential for success, this course is for you!

There are many educators who learn about the framework of Universal Design for Learning or UDL and think of it as a blueprint for lesson design. This course has been created to share that UDL is so much more than how to design a lesson. Rather, it is about recognizing that every single learner has amazing assets that will allow them to learn at high levels when provided with grade-level instruction that is accessible, engaging, linguistically appropriate, culturally sustaining, and anti-racist.

Many students face barriers that prevent them from learning at high levels, but with proactive design, we can minimize and eliminate many of those barriers. When we provide students and their families with opportunities to share their voices and make choices about their learning, we can create new and better systems.

We know that educators are trying to eliminate opportunity gaps and elevate and celebrate the brilliance of young scholars. But, the reality is that many learners do not have access to opportunities that allow them to become motivated, purposeful, resourceful, and strategic. It is our hope that by reading the text, and participating in this UDL and Equity course, you will have strategies and resources that will allow you to have a great impact.

Katie Novak, Ed.D. is the Founder and Executive Director of Novak Education. With more than 20 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and 14 published books, Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of inclusive practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support, and universally designed leadership. Novak’s work has impacted educators worldwide as her contributions and collaborations have built upon the foundation for an educational framework that is critical for student success.

Mirko Chardin is the Founding Head of School of the Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge, MA. Mirko’s work has involved all areas of school management and student support. His greatest experience and passion revolves around culturally connected teaching and learning, recruiting and retaining educators of color, restorative practice, and school culture. He delivers keynotes across the nation on equity, social justice, and personal narrative. He is also a race, diversity, and cultural proficiency facilitator and leadership coach for the Aspire Institute at Boston University’s New Wheelock College of Human Development. He is a principal mentor for the Perone-Sizer Creative Leadership Institute, a Trustee at Wheaton College, and an active hip-hop artist.

What to Expect

How the Course Works

Start off each module watching a quick (1-5 minute) video introducing each module.
Dive deeper into the content. Review readings, podcasts, videos and resources - the key is to self-differentiate. Choose what that works best for you and helps you better understand the content and engage with the lesson.
Self-reflect. Take time to reflect on your learnings from the module. You can post to the discussion board, write in a journal, take notes, or re-review your learnings.
Take a short assessment at the conclusion of each module to move on and see what you've learned.
At the end of the course, you will receive a completion certificate for 30 hours from Novak Education. Please check in with your school or district to determine if this alone will be sufficient for salary points or advancement prior to enrolling. Some states require additional proof of completion such as clock hours, ctle hours, contact hours, or credits.

Pricing Options

Our standard and group pricing covers your course registration with Novak Educational Consulting, Inc. only. For questions regarding pricing or to request a purchase order, contact us.

Graduate-Level Credits

In addition to the on-demand course, you have the option of putting your learning into practice and completing a final project. The final project will be a tangible assignment you can use in your current position. With successful completion you will receive an additional certificate for 15 hours and 3 graduate-level credits. Please check with your school or district to ensure these will satisfy their requirements prior to enrolling.

Enroll in the course and final project
If you have already enrolled in the course and are looking to enroll in the final project, register here

Join the 17,000+ educators who've achieved mastery with Novak Education's courses

I loved all of the amazing material we can use from the text online and in the book. I have so many ideas of how to implement UDL into my curriculum now.

I really enjoyed the fact that the modules practiced what they preached. The content was presented to us learners by adhering the principles of UDL and I found it helpful to see an example of it in action as I learned more about the concept itself.

I liked that it was ungraded and pretty "casual" (for lack of a better word). Because there is a lot of choice in the course, I actually found myself wanting to peruse all the resources and complete the readings and work thoroughly. Had it been more forced, I think I would have resented that.

I loved that the course opened up opportunities for tough but important discussions with colleagues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have Question? We are here to help.

How do I access my course?

Self-directed courses are hosted on Thinkific at novakeducation.thinkific.co. At the time you register for the course, you will receive an invitation to join the course from Thinkific. Make sure to check your spam folder if you don't see it! If you have not received your email or if you are having trouble accessing you course, email education@novakeducation.com and we will email you a link to access the course.

Do you accept POs?

Yes, if you would like to pay via PO please email lon@novakeducation.com to request an invoice. Please make sure to reference the course you would like to take. Payments or POs are due before you will be provided with access to the course.

What do you offer for certification/options to meet educator professional learning requirements

We are focused on helping educators take their learning to the next step. We offer options for graduate credits, continuing education hours, CTLE (NY), Clock Hours (WA). When scheduling professional learning services, we will discuss what works best for meeting the needs of your educators.

What is the difference between a facilitated and a self-directed course?

A facilitated course is an instructor-led course that takes place with a core group of students over a set period of time. Each week students will complete an assignment and/or participate in a discussion. Students will receive feedback along the way from the subject matter expert facilitator on how to improve the practical application of their learning. Additionally, students will engage with other students in the course - offering the opportunity to connect with varying levels of educators from around the world.

With a flex-paced, or self-directed course, there is no strict schedule or timeline to follow. You can take the course as quickly or as leisurely as you like based on your schedule. All of the course materials are available at your fingertips from the time of purchase. In order to receive a certificate for the course, you need to complete the course within six months from the time of registration.

Do you offer options for our team to facilitate one of your courses?

Indeed! You can run a Novak Education course in your school or district with an in-house facilitator to build your internal capacity. We will provide everything you need to load the course into your own Canvas instance or your Free-for-Teacher account, or give you the content to build the course in a different LMS. Contact lindie@novakeducation.com for pricing and to learn more.

Are the graduate credits accredited?

Indeed! You will have the option to receive your transcript from our university partner. Gordon College

Are you a CTLE approved sponsor?

Yes, we are a CTLE-approved sponsor! Once you complete the course, email this form with section 1 completed to education@novakeducation.com. Upon receipt and confirmation of course completion, you will receive a completed form for your records within 1-3 business days.

Do you offer Washington Clock Hours?

Yes! We offer clock hours through a partnership with ESD 112. There is an additional standard fee of $3/credit that is paid directly through PDEnroller. More details on how to submit the course for clock hours can be found under the clock hours section of the course welcome module.

At a Glance

OPEN ENROLLMENT, ON-DEMAND

ASYNCHRONOUS

$100 (Group Pricing Available)

30 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS (OPTION FOR A TOTAL OF 45 HOURS WITH COMPLETION OF THE FINAL PROJECT FOR 3 GRAD CREDITS)

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