CA UDL Summit

Zach Smith is a seasoned educator specializing in designing inclusive and rigorous educational environments. His expertise includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL), supporting students with complex needs, and promoting inclusive practices across various educational leadership levels. Smith has extensive experience in special, general, and alternative education, with a particular focus on assisting multilingual learners and those with disabilities. His work skillfully combines Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) with UDL principles, centering on multitiered support systems. Holding both general and special education teaching certifications, Smith earned his master’s in special education from California State University, Fresno, and his Doctor of Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education