In the News

What is MTSS and Why Do We Need It? - McGraw Hill - April 2022
All Things UDL with Katie Novak - Talking Teaching and Learning Podcast - February 2022
Supporting Teacher Demoralization through the UDL Framework - Routledge, February 2022
The Power We Hold - Imagine Learning Interview with Mirko Chardin, February 2022
My EdTech Life Podcast - Episode 99: Universal Design for Learning & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, November 2021
How to Navigate the Holidays Equitably - McGraw Hill, November 2021
A Simple Way for Educators to Get the Feedback They Need - McGraw Hill, November 2021
UDL with Katie Novak - SYS Presents: Adventures in Online Education, October 2021
To Boost Teacher Voice, Start with Rethinking Staff Meetings - K-12 Dive, October 2021
Designing a Better Staff Meeting - Edutopia, September 2021
Inclusionary Practices Project - Transforming student outcomes across Washington state - Hotline, September 2021
Book Review: Innovate Inside the Box - Vision in Practice, July 2021
Highlights from the fourth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute - OCDE Newsroom, July 2021
6 Tips for Setting Up Virtual Professional Learning Sessions - Edutopia, July 2021
Transforming Assessment Culture Through Universal Design for Learning - Routledge, June 2021
5 Essential Strategies for Planning Effective Professional Learning - Edutopia, June 2021
Social justice, Equity, and UDL with Katie Novak and Mirko Chardin - Leading Literacy, Episode 20, May 2021
Universal Design for Learning with Dr. Katie Novak - Run Your Life Podcast, May 2021
If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must - Cult of Pedagogy, March 2021
Universal Design for Learning - The Balance Podcast, March 2021
Think Pare Share: Dr. Katie Novak - Sharpstown Stories Project, March 2021
Common Misconceptions About UDL - Think Inclusive, February 2021
The Impact of UDL on Learning – The Tom Schimmer Podcast, January 2021
UDL in a Flexible Landscape – Innovator’s Mindset Podcast with George Couros, January 2021
Universal Design for Learning as an Instrument of Change – Leading Equity Podcast, December 2020
How to be MORE than an Ally: 5 Steps to Make an Impact in the Path to Equity in Schools – Corwin Connect, December 2020
Teaching Efficacy: Reaching All Learners – Leading Out The Woods Podcast, November 2020
Universally Designed Connection & Reflection – Coaching Through Uncertainty, a Podcast from Future Ready Schools, October 2020
Why Universal Design for Learning? – Region 10 Math Networks/RCOE Instructional Services, October 2020
How to Choose Words that Motivate Students During Online Learning – Edutopia, September 2020
Embracing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Webinar – WGBH Education, August 2020
The Need for Radical Candor in Schools – Radical Candor, August 2020
Minimizing Inequities in Remote Education Through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Reverb, August 2020
Firm Goals, Flexible Means with Katie Novak – Lemonade Learning Podcast, July 2020
Variability Here and Now with Katie Novak – Lemonade Learning Podcast, July 2020
Dr. Katie Novak and Tom Thibodeau – Universal Design for Learning – Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast, June 2020
‘Unlearning’ Key to Meeting All Students’ Needs – Cast Publishing, April 2020
“Remote Learning Roundup: 6 Things for Teachers to Do and Remember During School Closures” – The Inclusion Lab – March 2020
"Parents Get Creative During COVID-19 Isolation" - Yahoo! Life, March 2020
“Teacher Expectations, Universal Design, and Inclusion in Education” – Texas Study of Secondary Education – Fall/Winter 2019
“Equity in Our Schools: A Pretty Little Lie” – Think Inclusive – November 30, 2019
“3 Questions to Kick Start Universal Design for Learning in Your Classroom” – Think Inclusive – November 2019
“The Power of Creation” – Prizmah HaYidion – November 2019
“A Perfect Pairing: UDL and PLCs” – eSchool News – November 6, 2019
“Ed Current: Innovate Inside the Box” – Newsela webinar – October 2019
“Models of Voice and Choice” – NAESP Principal – September/October 2019
“Implementation of Universal Design for Learning” – Principal Leadership, September 2019
“What technology can tell us about students’ cognitive skills, and why that matters” – District Administrator, May 31, 2019
“8 Enlightening Books About Education” – Fupping, April, 2019
“What is UDL? Infographic” – Elearning Infographics, February, 2019
“Road Tested / Learning Should Be a Conversation with Students” – ASCD, Education Update, December 2018
“When Parent Relationships Go South” – AASA, December 2018
“Appreciating student’s differences boosts classroom success, says school leader” – Education Dive, November 2018
“Spotlight on Universal Design for Learning” – School Planning & Management, November 2018
“So you think you understand UDL?” – eSchool News, November 2018
“Creating More Equitable Learning Environments” – The Reformer, October 2018 (available to member only)
“CEOMom Book Club: Let Them Thrive by Katie Novak, EdD” – CEO MOM Magazine, July 2018
“Raise Your Expectations of Your Child” – Boston Parents Paper, April 2018
“Which of the 8 Kinds of Intelligence Does Your Child Have?” – Motherly & Huffington Post, March, 2018
“Personalized Learning is Key to Mass School Success” – Commonwealth Magazine, March 2018
“Why UDL Matters for English Language Learners” – Language Magazine, March, 2018
“What Kids with ADHD Need to Learn: A Recipe from a Mom Who Is Also a School Superintendent” – ADDitude Magazine, February, 2018
“A Scene Shifter: Personalization Under UDL” – AASA, The School Superintendents Association – November, 2015
“How teachers can tap the power of student autonomy when putting new Common Core standards into practice” – Harvard Graduate School of Education, February 2015