🌟 Fact Friday: Designing for Every Learner – UDL in Action 🌟 Every learner is unique, and so should be our approach to teaching. Open Access recently hosted a UDL Immersion Training for educators in Placer County, focusing on how to design lessons that work for the full range

🌟 Last week, Open Access had the privilege of presenting AAC Foundations at the San Joaquin County Office of Education! This hands-on training brought together educational teams to build a shared understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Together, we

🌟 Fact Friday! New Blog Post Alert 🌟 Did you know? Every classroom already includes a range of communication styles, and some students use Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) to share their voices. Supporting AAC users isn’t just about tools. It’s about designing

🌟Tip Tuesday: Building Districtwide UDL Systems 🌟 What an incredible day with the Rescue Union School District! Our Open Access Team had the joy of sharing foundational UDL concepts, from understanding learner variability and environmental barriers to exploring the

🌟 October Open Access Newsletter is Here! 🌟 This month’s issue is packed with inspiration and resources you won’t want to miss: ✅ Message from Principal Wilson Hear how Natomas Star Academy, an Open Access UDL Showcase Site, is transforming learning through Universal Design

🌟 Showcase Spotlight: Natomas Star Academy! 🌟 The Open Access team had an incredible time visiting one of our UDL Showcase Sites, Natomas Star Academy, and we’re still energized by the powerful, inclusive learning we witnessed! One of the biggest takeaways? The school’s

🌟 UDL/AT Immersion in San Benito County! 🌟 Open Access was honored to partner with the San Benito County Office of Education to facilitate a UDL/AT Immersion, bringing together educators and service providers to explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Assistive

✨ Real Voices, Real Impact ✨ UDL Consideration 4.1: Vary and honor the methods for response, navigation, and movement “Routines are the way that I make sure that I am building in accessibility, and once you've got those routines, it's pretty effortless. One example of a

🌟 CONNECT & ACCESS 🌟 Join the Conversation! Open Access invites you to our Monthly Roundtable Discussions with members of California’s Statewide System of Support. These sessions bring together leaders from across the state to share real-world strategies that help districts

🌟 We were thrilled to be part of the 3rd CalECSE Symposium: “Reaching New Heights” featuring the inspiring keynote speakers of Dr. Shelley Moore, a global leader in inclusive education and the voice behind https://t.co/HDb5wLdsii and Dr. Rebecca Branstetter, a school

🌟 Visiting Redwood Prep was nothing short of inspiring! 🌟 Our UDL Content Lead spent the day collaborating with teachers, problem-solving, listening to their hopes for the year, and engaging in a Chalk Talk to celebrate schoolwide strengths and name areas for growth.

Our next Inclusive Learning Circle is just ONE WEEK AWAY, and you won’t want to miss it! Topic: Assistive Technology Powered by Artificial Intelligence When: Monthly on Zoom – 3:00–4:00 PM PT Cost: FREE Why join? ✅ Learn practical, ready-to-use strategies ✅ Explore UDL, AT,

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Open Access is excited to release Episode 3 of UDL Unlocked: Unlocking One Consideration at a Time! In this episode, we dive into Consideration 4.1 under the Action & Expression Principle: Vary and honor the methods for response, navigation, and

Thank you for presenting at our conference @PCOE_OPENACCESS ! We knew you would be well received by our attendees! With a #PresumeCompetence belief, it is crucial that we build #SelfAdvocacy skills in ALL our students! Thank for Empowering Youth to Take the Lead! @followers

Are your students looking to understand the fundamentals of #AI? Share our course, 'Discover AI in Daily Life' to help students learn the basics and explore how tools like #AutoDraw & #GoogleTranslate work with AI. Start building digital skills today 👉 https://t.co/b0VGydJmlF

🍂 As the days become shorter and the warmth of candles brightens our spaces, we are reminded that curiosity paves the way for every learner's journey. 🍂 Universal Design for Learning inspires us to create opportunities that spark curiosity, foster exploration, and nurture

📢 Fact Friday: In Case You Missed It: Unlocking Student Engagement: Math and UDL-Aligned Strategies Learning Event! Catch the recordings from our recent sessions featuring Placer County Office of Education and Open Access! ▶️ Session One: https://t.co/bLPqpsMEKg ▶️ Session

🚨 Open Access presented yesterday at the Bridge to the Future 6 Institute! 🚨 Huge thanks to everyone who joined our session and to the California Transition Alliance for hosting an incredible event. In collaboration with the Diagnostic Center, Northern California, we shared:

🌟 New Blog Post Alert! 🌟 How can partnerships transform schools and classrooms for every learner? Our latest blog, The Power of Partnership: Creating Collective Impact for Every Learner, highlights how collaboration across California is driving innovative practices, expanding