Westglen is a vibrant community school that serves approximately 250 students with diverse learning needs. At Westglen, we are committed to creating a welcoming, supportive and challenging learning environment in which all students experience academic success and personal growth.

Using principles of Universal design for learning (UDL), staff are beginning to implement effective inclusive practices across classrooms that recognize that barriers to learning often exist within the environment, not the student. Teachers, parents and specialists work together to identify supports and services that match student strengths and needs and facilitate quality teaching and meaningful learning opportunities for all. Access to technology plays a key role in our work and has made a significant difference for many students.

• What strategies do you use to create a learning environment that works for all students?
• What are some barriers to student learning?
• How can technology make a difference for students with diverse learning needs?
• What is the difference between 'teacher' and 'student' choice when considering tools and strategies?
• What strategies do you use to communicate with parents?

• How is diversity a strength?
• How do universal supports help in planning for the diverse needs of learners?
• What universal tools and strategies did you observe in classrooms? How can you adapt these to support students with diverse learning needs in your classroom?
• How is technology used to meet the needs of diverse learners?
• How can you support programming for students with complex needs in a community school?
• Cameron is able to express his strengths and challenges. How does this impact teaching and learning in his classroom?