Are you a teacher reflecting on your semester and wondering how you can make your teaching and classroom environment more responsive to a wider variety of student needs next term? Are you a professional who works with students or faculty, and you would like to better understand or apply principles of universal design in your work?  Upscaling UDL@Dawson is hosting its fourth all-inclusive two-day retreat and will address this question! 

Participants will dive into the UDL design-cycle in a 4-part workshop series spread over two days: 

• • • • Understanding learner variability and student contexts 
      • Identifying potential barriers to learning in our course design and class environments 
      • Ideating solutions with the help of colleagues and the UDL guidelines 
      • Creating an action plan  

In between workshopping with your colleagues, you will have opportunities to rest, rejuvenate, and participate in wellness activities such as yoga, hiking, paddle-boarding, or pickle ball at the beautiful Far Hills site. Enjoy a delicious meal while getting to know colleagues around the campfire or at a games night in the evening!  

Information 

Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday June 9 and 10, 2026  

Time: 9 a.m. Tuesday to 4:30p.m. Wednesday (detailed schedule will be provided with confirmation of registration) 

Where: Far Hills  

Fee:  Accommodation, all workshops, meals, taxes and other conference costs are included in the fee. Participants wishing to be reimbursed by Professional Development funds will receive a pre-filled Professional Development Fund application one month prior to the start date, to submit with their receipt upon retreat completion. 

Total Fees:  $298.39

Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure yours by signing up now! 

For more information contact Cathy Roy, Caroline Haddad or Julia Lijerón at udlatdawson@dawsoncollege.qc.ca