Ep 36: The False Choice Between Fidelity and Flexibility
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak responds to a question many educators wrestle with: Can you make instructional adjustments to support learners without being seen as out of alig...
9 Jun 9min
Ep 35: Great Teachers Have Coaches Too
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak centers the powerful role instructional coaches play in helping schools shift from teacher-centered to learner-centered practice. She is clear f...
26 Feb 9min
Ep 33: When Tier 1 Isn’t Working, Pulling More Students Isn’t the Answer
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak reframes the commonly cited “80% rule” in MTSS. Rather than treating it as a hard benchmark or accountability threshold, she positions it as a t...
22 Jan 11min
Ep 32: How do we know if we are actually implementing UDL?
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak speaks directly to school and district leaders and instructional coaches who want to better understand how Universal Design for Learning is show...
8 Jan 11min
Ep 31: When Choosing the “Easy” Option Is Responsible
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak examines a common concern with choice: students gravitating toward what is perceived as the “easy” option. She explains that this often happens ...
12 Des 202511min
Ep30: UDL Isn’t Just for Classrooms: It’s for Small Groups, 1:1 Moments, and Everyday Life
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak explores how Universal Design for Learning extends far beyond whole-class teaching. She emphasizes that UDL is a mindset for every interaction, ...
20 Nov 20259min
Ep29: How Paraeducators Build Independence Through Universal Design for Learning
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak spotlights the essential role paraeducators play in supporting inclusive classrooms. She shares practical ways paras can support learners withou...
6 Nov 20257min
