Making the Common Core Writing Standards Accessible Through Universal Design for Learning

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for writing are promising but are challenging to implement, especially for struggling students. Sally A. Spencer demonstrates the promise of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for making the CCSS writing and language standards accessible to all kids. Educators who utilize these strategies will know:

• How to leverage the strengths of students to optimize writing instruction and ov...