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Equity by Design
Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL



August 2020 | 208 pages | Corwin

“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

 
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

 
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

"Many teachers and educators are struggling with the concept that 'teaching is a political act.' Many want to know, “'s that my responsibility to teach about social issues that are often controversial?' Equity by Design will allow educators to be reflective and introspective. It is a practical, realistic and useful guide and workbook."

Paul Forbes
NYC Department of Education

"Social justice should be the pursuit of every school, institution, organization and individual. The authors have demonstrated how UDL (Universal Design for Learning) can be the technique by which social justice is achievable. Their text makes clear that simply having a social justice lens or desire is insufficient; action is what is needed. From culturally responsive teaching, to restorative justice, to the design process, to navigating holidays, Novak and Chardin provide clear rationales, practical strategies, explicit examples, and next step actions for every educator interested in a just society."

Wendy Murawski
California State University Northridge

“Equity by Design is critically relevant for educators of today’s youth, the leaders of our future global society, to understand how our work influences their place in the world.

Lisa Graham
Douglas County School District

"This book offers a powerful and concrete pathway for educators to incorporate social justice in curriculum development, teaching strategies and practices. Readers meet an array of educators who put these ideas into practice and learn many ideas for creating an equitable and inclusive school."

Becki Cohn-Vargas
Educator and Author

"Equity by Design will promote usefulness for teachers and students through its research based foundation and practical applications. It is thought provoking!"

Melanie Sitzer Hedges
West Gate Elementary School

"Equity by Design is a must-read for anyone engaged in educating young people.  It does a phenomenal job of identifying the barriers that many students face, as well as how educators can help students overcome these barriers."

 

Melissa Miller
Randall G. Lynch Middle School

"Now, more than ever, equitable education is of the utmost importance. Equity by Design is a great tool for getting those hard conversations started.

Kelsey Pretzer
East Kentwood High School

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