Universal Design for Learning Across the Globe
A practical guide for teachers — designed for the real classroom you're actually in, not an ideal one.
Learning barriers are rarely within the learner. Most barriers live in design.
Inside the Book
What you'll learn
- 01
Reach every learner
Design lessons that work for the whole range of students in your classroom, not just the “average” one.
- 02
Plan lessons with UDL
Practical templates and examples from real classrooms in both India and the United States.
- 03
Make UDL work on any budget
Strategies for high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech classrooms — with affordable adaptations you can use today.
- 04
Support diverse learners
Chapters on students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and complex needs, with concrete UDL strategies.
- 05
Learn from real teachers
First-person stories from educators in India and the U.S. — including the mistakes and lessons that shaped their practice.
- 06
Take home a toolkit
Printable templates, self-reflection checklists, and curated resources for ongoing growth.
Who this book is for
Teachers, special educators, school leaders, parents, teacher educators, and anyone committed to inclusive education.
What readers say
"Mamta Verma does a great job of explaining the principles of Universal Design for Learning in a way that is easy to understand and practical to apply. I found it to be both informative and encouraging."
"An invaluable resource for educators looking to strengthen their collaboration with families of special needs students. Verma's work offers practical, UDL-grounded strategies that are immediately applicable in any classroom. Worth a read!"
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Drop your email and we'll send the first chapter straight to your inbox — it starts with the question every teacher carries: how do I design one lesson that works for everyone?
In this opening chapter, you'll meet the central idea of UDL: most learning barriers don't live in the learner — they live in design. Small, intentional shifts can open doors for every student.
About the Author
Mamta Verma, M.A., M.Ed.
Educator · Researcher · Author
Mamta is an educator, researcher, and international presenter with more than three decades of experience across India and the United States. She currently serves as a District Inclusive Education Instructional Specialist (K–12) in Texas, working with educators to put Universal Design for Learning into everyday classroom practice.
Her work has been featured at international conferences including UDL-Con (CAST), UDL-IRN Summits, AHEAD Ireland, and the LDA International Conference. She writes on UDL and inclusive practices for Novak Education and Teacher Tribe.
Every student matters.Every student can learn.Every teacher can make a difference.