**The Equity Training Pathway is organized through and focused on Universal Design for Learning. The UDL guidelines are currently undergoing key updates to reflect their dedication to promoting equity. The Designing for Equity and Access for ALL Learners pathway training is therefore on hold in order to prepare for and reflect the upcoming changes from the Center for Applied Special Technologies who publishes the UDL guidelines. However, there are still key resources available below, and we are pleased to announce the release of two new iLearn courses Introduction to Universal Design for Learning and What is DEIAB and What Does it Mean to Me?.
Equity pathway
This pathway is designed for all practitioners to infuse equity into their practice through Universal Design for Learning. The resources and assignments can apply to instructors, administrators, career navigators, and beyond so please utilize this opportunity to grow in your specific practice. Please watch the Pulse and register through SIPDC at sipdctrainer@gmail.com for this pathway training.
Here is a checklist and further explanation of the requirements for the Equity Pathway.
Equity Specialist, Including Foundations of Designing for Equity and Access for ALL Learners
This credential is earned by completing a combination of iLearn coursework and hybrid training through SIPDC.
The two iLearn courses above and asynchronous and synchronous online sessions with opportunities for application exercises for learners – 10 hours of professional development and Equity Specialist Credential
Equity Master, Including Institute for Designing for Equity and Access for ALL Learners
This credential is earned by completing a hybrid training, attending key meetings, and presenting or publishing your work.
Asynchronous and synchronous online sessions with opportunities for application exercises with students, presenting your work and attending a meeting or preparing and publishing on the Lesson Bank
– 12 hours of professional development and resulting in a credential of Equity Master
