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Empowering Every Student: Differentiation, Access & Excellence

The capstone course for K-12 educators ready to transform their practice. Covers advanced differentiation, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), supporting students with IEPs and...

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The capstone course for K-12 educators ready to transform their practice. Covers advanced differentiation, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), supporting students with IEPs and 504s, gifted education, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and creating classrooms where every student reaches their potential.

Topics

differentiationUDLMTSSK-12special educationgiftedaccessexcellence

Your Instructor

Brian Whitfield

What You'll Learn

Apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to eliminate barriers in curriculum and instruction

Design tiered interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS/RTI) framework

Differentiate instruction effectively for students with IEPs, 504 plans, and gifted learners

Use data-driven decision making to monitor progress and adjust instruction

Create classrooms that simultaneously support access, rigor, and excellence for all learners

Course Outline

Module 1

The Case for Universal Access: Every Student, Every Day

3 lessons

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The Case for Universal Access: Every Student, Every Day: Key ConceptsPreview

8 min

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The Case for Universal Access: Every Student, Every Day: Video Deep Dive

10 min

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The Case for Universal Access: Every Student, Every Day: Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 2

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): The Three Principles

3 lessons

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K-12 Instructional Coach & Student Engagement Specialist

Brian Whitfield is a veteran K-12 educator and instructional coach with 18 years of experience in urban and suburban school districts. He specializes in student engagement strategies, culturally responsive teaching, whole-child development, and building equitable learning environments. Brian has served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and district-level PD coordinator across multiple school systems. His work focuses on translating education research into practical, teacher-friendly strategies that improve student outcomes and school culture. He is a nationally recognized presenter on student voice initiatives, restorative practices, and creating schools where every student feels seen and valued. Brian partners with districts to design professional development that teachers actually want to attend — interactive, grounded in real classroom challenges, and immediately applicable. His approach combines evidence-based pedagogy with deep cultural awareness, helping educators build classrooms and schools that honor the full identities of their students and families.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): The Three Principles: Key Concepts

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): The Three Principles: Video Deep Dive

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL): The Three Principles: Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 3

Differentiation That Works: Content, Process, Product & Environment

3 lessons

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Differentiation That Works: Content, Process, Product & Environment: Key Concepts

8 min

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Differentiation That Works: Content, Process, Product & Environment: Video Deep Dive

10 min

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Differentiation That Works: Content, Process, Product & Environment: Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 4

Supporting Students with IEPs: Collaboration & Compliance

3 lessons

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Supporting Students with IEPs: Collaboration & Compliance: Key Concepts

8 min

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Supporting Students with IEPs: Collaboration & Compliance: Video Deep Dive

10 min

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Supporting Students with IEPs: Collaboration & Compliance: Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 5

504 Plans & Accommodations: Practical Implementation

3 lessons

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504 Plans & Accommodations: Practical Implementation: Key Concepts

8 min

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504 Plans & Accommodations: Practical Implementation: Video Deep Dive

10 min

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504 Plans & Accommodations: Practical Implementation: Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 6

Gifted & Talented Education: Challenge Without Isolation

3 lessons

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Gifted & Talented Education: Challenge Without Isolation: Key Concepts

8 min

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Gifted & Talented Education: Challenge Without Isolation: Video Deep Dive

10 min

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Gifted & Talented Education: Challenge Without Isolation: Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 7

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS/RTI)

3 lessons

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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS/RTI): Key Concepts

8 min

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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS/RTI): Video Deep Dive

10 min

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Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS/RTI): Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 8

Data-Driven Instruction: Assessment for Learning

3 lessons

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Data-Driven Instruction: Assessment for Learning: Key Concepts

8 min

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Data-Driven Instruction: Assessment for Learning: Video Deep Dive

10 min

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Data-Driven Instruction: Assessment for Learning: Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 9

Co-Teaching Models & Inclusive Classrooms

3 lessons

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Co-Teaching Models & Inclusive Classrooms: Key Concepts

8 min

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Co-Teaching Models & Inclusive Classrooms: Video Deep Dive

10 min

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Co-Teaching Models & Inclusive Classrooms: Knowledge Check

5 min

Module 10

Unleashing Student Potential: Putting It All Together

3 lessons

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Unleashing Student Potential: Putting It All Together: Key Concepts

8 min

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Unleashing Student Potential: Putting It All Together: Video Deep Dive

10 min

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Unleashing Student Potential: Putting It All Together: Knowledge Check

5 min

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