Introduction to the UDL Guidelines The three UDL principles are multiple means of representation, action & expression, and engagement.

Each UDL principle is further divided into three guidelines, creating the 9 UDL guidelines. Each guideline

is further described by checkpoints which teachers can use to improve their lesson design and teaching

practices.

Visit the National Center on Universal Design for Learning at http://www.udlcenter.org/

Find the “About UDL” section and its quick links.

Click the “What is UDL?” quick link to learn how the three main UDL principles are linked to brain

research.

Click here to view or download a one-page graphic organizer copy of the UDL Guidelines version 2.0.

Reflection:

At first glance, which of the checkpoints have you

already incorporated into your practice?

Which would require more study to implement?

When educators first learn about the UDL guidelines, they usually think broadly in terms of the three

main principles multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement. Later, they become

more familiar with the 9 guidelines and the individual checkpoints under each guideline. Click the “UDL

Guidelines” link to explore the interactive UDL Guidelines chart. Click on any of the 9 guidelines to see a

more detailed explanation, checkpoints and teaching suggestions, examples, and educational research

supporting each checkpoint.