<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">*Cross posted to multiple lists*</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Core Web Course: Fundamentals of Universal Design for Learning</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Description: </b>This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of universal design for learning. It is designed for introducing and summarizing the UDL framework, CAST website, and the UDL on Campus website with captions and transcript.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sessions tend to sell out weeks in advance but are offered several times each year. You only need to sign up for one session.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>2023 Sessions:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Click on a date range to register for that session.</p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:windowtext"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=950" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">Session 1: July 10 - August 18, 2023</a></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:windowtext">Session 2: September 11 - October 20, 2023 (Registration Opening Soon!)</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:windowtext">Session 3: November 6- December 22, 2023 (Registration Opening Soon!)</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"inherit",serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Format: </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Students receive an access code for the course after registering. Students have 24/7 access to the course site for the 6-week period, and aside from assignment and quiz deadlines, the course may be completed at their own pace.  Instructors provide guidance and feedback as students work their way through the course material. Weekly, instructor-moderated chat sessions are the only live course events that students are asked to attend.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Weekly Chat Schedule:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The following times are tentative and may change according to instructor availability. Please review the chat schedule and times after you login into the course.</span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Week 1: Thursday at 1:00 pm CT</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Week 2: Thursday at 1:00 pm CT</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Week 3: Thursday at 1:00 pm CT</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Week 4: Thursday at 1:00 pm CT</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Week 5: Thursday at 1:00 pm CT</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Week 6: Thursday at 1:00 pm CT</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:normal;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51)"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Learning Outcomes:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">At the end of this course, participants will be able to:</p><p style="margin-left:1in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(58,58,58)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">         </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(58,58,58)">After participating in this course, participants will be able to:</span></p><p style="margin-left:1in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(58,58,58)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">         </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(58,58,58)">Describe and summarize the UDL framework, accessibility considerations, and several educational technologies that can be used in the library to improve access and equity.</span></p><p style="margin-left:1in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(58,58,58)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">         </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(58,58,58)">Investigate different UDL techniques and distinguish which techniques would be applicable at their own libraries.</span></p><p style="margin-left:1in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(58,58,58)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">         </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(58,58,58)">Brainstorm about ways to implement UDL in their own libraries.</span></p><p style="margin-left:1in;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;margin-right:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(58,58,58)">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">         </span></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(58,58,58)">Formulate a plan for UDL implementation in the library.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:black">.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(58,58,58)"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Who Should Attend:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Academic Librarians, School Librarians and Public Librarians would also have uses and learning about UDL.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Instructors:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Breanne Kirsch </b>is the Cataloging & Metadata Strategies Librarian at the University of California, Santa Cruz.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Kristina Clement </b>is the Technical Services Librarian at University of San Francisco.<b></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Jennifer Sturge </b>is the Specialist for School Libraries and Digital Learning at Calvert County Public Schools</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Registration:</b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Core Members: $196.71;</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">ALA Member Price: $224.10;</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Non Member Price: $249.00.</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Registration fees are in U.S. dollars.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>How to Register:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=950">Register online for this session</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/kudr0x5hb0zcdr1/NEW-4.6.22%20Core%20Classroom%20Reg%20Form.pdf?dl=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank"><b>Register by mail</b></a><b> </b>using the print registration form. Tip: If you’re unable to open this “register by mail” link, right-click the link and save the form to your computer.<b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For registration questions, call 1-800-545-2433 to speak to our customer service representatives, or email at <a href="mailto:registration@ala.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">registration@ala.org</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Registration Deadline:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Registration for each course is limited to 25 people. For courses that are not sold out, online and fax registration ends at 12 noon CDT on the Monday before the course begins. Mailed registration forms must be postmarked by two Mondays prior to the course start date.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Core Code of Conduct:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please review our <a href="http://www.ala.org/alcts/alcts-statement-conduct" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">Statement of Conduct</a> before registering.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Tech Requirements:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A Moodle-developed site is composed of self-paced modules with facilitated interaction led by the instructors. There are predetermined start and end dates and a suggested pace which include interaction with the instructors and your classmates. Students regularly use the forum and chat room functions to facilitate their class participation. Section quizzes are offered and feedback given, however, there is no final class grade.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The course website will be open for 1 week prior to the start date for students to have access to Moodle instructions and set their browser correctly. It will remain open 1 week after the end date for students to complete any sections and submit the course evaluation survey.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Credits:</b></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Contact Hours - 24 hours</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Core defines contact hours in line with the IACET standards on <a href="https://www.iacet.org/default/assets/File/pdfs/CEU%20Article_6_22_10.pdf" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">Continuing Education Units</a>.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Average number of hours spent per week on course: 4</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Certificates of completion are sent upon successful completion (passing score of 70% or higher) of the course.</li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Contact:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 or email <a href="mailto:registration@ala.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">registration@ala.org</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For all other questions or comments related to this course, please contact <a href="mailto:tferren@ala.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">tferren@ala.org</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i>*Posted on behalf of the Core Continuing Education Committee.*</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">____</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Find your home, find your Core! </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Searching for your place in ALA? If your role is in buildings, collections, management, or technology, then <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fcore%2Fhome&data=04%7C01%7CJulene.Jones%40uky.edu%7C025d89997b444eced60008da132395e0%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637843340956415795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0bJ1tVuCdPy32gbhqBFGef5lGm0fDEfKrvS49luVB0o%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures</a> may be the perfect fit for you! <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fcore%2Fmember-center%2Fsections%2F&data=04%7C01%7CJulene.Jones%40uky.edu%7C025d89997b444eced60008da132395e0%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637843340956415795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=kliJKX%2BVgV2JCxmjZh9w0NJGGcjFAfm%2Fjw%2Bw6u%2BgASE%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">Six sections</a> let you tailor your membership to the areas that match your interests and career aspirations. Our interest groups offer networking and problem-solving, while our volunteer opportunities give you practical experience for your résumé. Our members are critical to implementing and maintaining core library services; they come from every level of responsibility and help shape the future of the profession. We hope you’ll consider <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fcore%2Fbenefits-membership&data=04%7C01%7CJulene.Jones%40uky.edu%7C025d89997b444eced60008da132395e0%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637843340956415795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=opqeizJEPM6u4KzmklJWBpZ03wRAPN27ctYDrRYZ%2Bb8%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">joining</a> and <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fcore%2Fmember-center%2Ffind-your-core&data=04%7C01%7CJulene.Jones%40uky.edu%7C025d89997b444eced60008da132395e0%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637843340956415795%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=OEeFZZwjEJgpYf4pVJbGUrIhTjFVVUGR3IKFslKNM94%3D&reserved=0" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)" target="_blank">finding your home in Core</a>! </p></div>