Lesson Planning Template for Universal Design

This document is a guide that outlines a lesson planning template designed for educators implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles. It includes sections for standards identification, assessment strategies, and activity design, emphasizing the importance of understanding what students should know and be able to do. The template encourages educators to list relevant standards and learning progressions, and to consider various means of action and expression to assess student success. It also details a gradual release of responsibility model, which includes phases such as 'I Do It', 'We Do It', 'You Do It Together', and 'You Do It Alone'. Additionally, the guide addresses the elements of UDL by suggesting multiple means of representation and engagement, and it provides strategies for ensuring productive struggle in learning environments. Overall, the document serves as a structured resource for educators to enhance lesson planning through UDL frameworks.