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Equity by Design

Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL

By: Mirko Chardin, Katie R. Novak

When it comes to the hard work of reconstructing our schools into places where every student has the opportunity to succeed, Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak are absolutely convinced that teachers should serve as our primary architects. And by “teachers” they mean legions of teachers working in close collaboration. After all, it’s teachers who design students’ learning experiences, who build student relationships . . .  who ultimately have the power to change the trajectory of our students’ lives.

Equity by Design is intended to serve as a blueprint for teachers to alter the all-too-predictable outcomes for our historically under-served students. A first of its kind resource, the book makes the critical link between social justice and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) so that we can equip students (and teachers, too) with the will, skill, and collective capacity to enact positive change.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Concrete strategies for designing and delivering a culturally responsive, sustainable, and equitable framework for all students
  • Rich examples, case studies, and implementation spotlights of educators, students (including Parkland survivors), and programs that have embraced a social justice imperative
  • Evidence-based application of best practices for UDL to create more inclusive and equitable classrooms
  • A flexible format to facilitate use with individual teachers, teacher teams, and as the basis for whole-school implementation

“Every student,” Mirko and Katie insist, “deserves the opportunity to be successful regardless of their zip code, the color of their skin, the language they speak, their sexual and/or gender identity, and whether or not they have a disability.” Consider Equity by Design a critical first step forward in providing that all-important opportunity.

“Our calling is to drop our egos, commit to removing barri­ers, and treat our learners with the unequivocal respect and dignity they deserve.”

~Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak

Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781544380247
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2020
  • Page Count: 208
  • Publication date: August 06, 2020

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“Our calling is to drop our egos, commit to removing barri­ers, and treat our learners with the unequivocal respect and dignity they deserve.”

--Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak 

When it comes to the hard work of reconstructing our schools into places where every student has the opportunity to succeed, Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak are absolutely convinced that teachers should serve as our primary architects. And by “teachers” they mean legions of teachers working in close collaboration. After all, it’s teachers who design students’ learning experiences, who build student relationships . . .  who ultimately have the power to change the trajectory of our students’ lives.

Equity by Design is intended to serve as a blueprint for teachers to alter the all-too-predictable outcomes for our historically under-served students. A first of its kind resource, the book makes the critical link between social justice and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) so that we can equip students (and teachers, too) with the will, skill, and collective capacity to enact positive change.

Inside you’ll find:

  • Concrete strategies for designing and delivering a culturally responsive, sustainable, and equitable framework for all students
  • Rich examples, case studies, and implementation spotlights of educators, students (including Parkland survivors), and programs that have embraced a social justice imperative
  • Evidence-based application of best practices for UDL to create more inclusive and equitable classrooms
  • A flexible format to facilitate use with individual teachers, teacher teams, and as the basis for whole-school implementation

“Every student,” Mirko and Katie insist, “deserves the opportunity to be successful regardless of their zip code, the color of their skin, the language they speak, their sexual and/or gender identity, and whether or not they have a disability.” Consider Equity by Design a critical first step forward in providing that all-important opportunity.

Also From Corwin:

  • Hammond/Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain: 9781483308012
  • Moore/The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys: 9781506351681
  • France/Reclaiming Professional Learning: 9781544360669
Author(s)

Author(s)

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Mirko Chardin

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 & 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 is an active hip-hop artist.



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Katie R. Novak

Katie Novak, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned education consultant as well as a practicing leader in education in Massachusetts. With 17 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and seven published books, Katie designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and universally designed leadership.



Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Prologue


Acknowledgments


About the Authors


CHAPTER 1 • Universal Design as an Instrument of Change

     The Power and Promise of Universal Design for Learning

     Connecting UDL and Social Justice

     Concrete Examples and Strategies

     Implementation Spotlight by Dr. Linda Nathan and Ms. Carmen Torres

     Implementation Spotlight by Ian Wilkins

CHAPTER 2 • Laying the Groundwork for Social Justice in Our Classrooms and Learning Communities

     Concept Stabilization: Defining Social Justice in Your Context

     Concept Calibration: Now That We’ve Defined It, What Does It Look Like?

     Implementation Spotlight by Alice Cohen

     Identity Development: Who Are We, and What Do We Believe?

     Implementation Spotlight by Brian Wright

     Implementation Spotlight by Robert Porter

Implementation Sportlight by Samantha Feinberg

     Equity Audit

     Take Action and Next Steps

     Implementation Spotlight by Michael S. Martin

CHAPTER 3 • Social Justice Through Collaboration and Community

     Intentional Learning Communities

     Implementation Spotlight by Kari Thierer

     Evidence-Based Intentional Learning

     Going Beyond Access

     Cogen Dialogues

     Implementation Spotlight by Pamela Chu-Sheriff

     Optimizing Student Voice

CHAPTER 4 • Personalized Learning for Equity

     The Design Process

     Implementation Spotlight by Angeline UyHam and Khari Milner

     Universal Design as Design Thinking

     The Power of Student Voice

     Implementation Spotlight by Andratesha Fritzgerald

     Supporting Executive Function Through UDL

     Implementation Spotlight by Amanda Hughes

CHAPTER 5 • Identity, Mirrors, and Funds of Knowledge

     Implementation Spotlight by Arthur Lipkin, EdD

     Embracing Funds of Knowledge

     Funds of Knowledge Activities

     Implementation Spotlight by Joni Degner

     Facilitating Conversations That Peek Into Mirrors and Windows

     Implementation Spotlight by Tammie Reynolds

     Exploring Identity and Diversity Through Writing

     Implementation Spotlight by Christina Farese

CHAPTER 6 • Cultural Responsiveness and Equity

     UDL as a Framework for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning

     Sustaining Culture Through Relationships

     Implementation Spotlight by Juan Gallardo

     Sustaining Culture Through Community

     Implementation Spotlight by Kristie Jackson

     Implementation Spotlight by Angel Tucker

     Implementation Spotlight by Samantha Feinberg

     Culturally Responsive Curriculum Design

     Implementation Spotlight by Lissette Castillo Agyeman

     How to Navigate Holidays in an Equitable Way

     Implementation Spotlight by Mona M. Abo-Zena and Christina Brown

CHAPTER 7 • Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices

     Restorative Practice to Uphold High Expectations

     Restorative Practice Continuum

     Implementation Spotlight by Talisa Sullivan

     Restorative Practice in Action

     Implementation Spotlight by Adina Davidson and Annie Leavitt

     Implementation Spotlight by Dr. Sarah Couplet

CHAPTER 8 • A Student’s Journey

     The Early Years

     Encounters With Authority

Appendix A


Appendix B: UDL Progression Rubric


References


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