A Smarter Way to Plan: Free UDL & Accommodations Inclusive Lesson Plan Template

Planning high-quality, inclusive instruction shouldn’t feel like a puzzle you have to piece together on your own. Whether you’re a general education teacher, special educator, or instructional coach, the challenge is real: how do we meet the needs of every learner while staying aligned with academic standards, IEPs, and Universal Design for Learning?

That’s exactly why I created the UDL/Accommodations Inclusive Lesson Plan Template—a practical, printable tool designed to simplify the planning process while centering the students who need us most.

What Makes This Lesson Plan Template Different?

Unlike traditional lesson plan templates, this one is built from the ground up with diverse learners in mind. It doesn’t just ask you what you’re teaching—it helps you think through how you’re teaching it, and how every student will access, engage with, and express their learning.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

🔍 At the Top:

• Subject, Date, Standards, Learning Target, and Lesson ObjectiveThis keeps your instruction rooted in purpose and aligned with state or district frameworks.

♿ Students with Accommodations Section:

• Space to list up to 10 students

• Checkboxes for Presentation, Response, Scheduling, Setting, and Assistive Technology accommodations

• Keeps IEP/504 compliance and differentiated support front and center

📋 Accommodations Checklist:

• Pre-loaded with common accommodations like text-to-speech, extended time, preferential seating, AAC devices, and more

• Covers all five accommodation categories with space for individualized notes

🔁 UDL Strategies Embedded in the Lesson:

• Organized by the three UDL principles:

  • Engagement

  • Representation

  • Action & Expression

• Includes practical strategies like student choice, collaborative learning, calming strategies, color coding, and tiered tasks

📚 Instructional Flow:

Includes editable space for:

• Materials Needed

• Opening

• Whole Group Instruction

• Small Group Instruction

• Independent Work

• Assessment/Check for Understanding(Bonus: Includes an assessment type checklist—no guessing required!)

Why It Works

This template was designed to work in real classrooms, not just in theory. It helps educators:

✅ Plan proactively for student variability✅ Stay compliant with IEP/504 accommodations✅ Embed UDL strategies without added stress✅ Collaborate easily with co-teachers, aides, and therapists✅ Collect meaningful documentation for MTSS or IEP meetings

Ready to Download?

Click below to get your FREE copy of the UDL/Accommodations Inclusive Lesson Plan Template and take your planning to the next level:

👉 HERE

Looking for a fillable PDF or Google Docs version? I’ve got you covered—just leave a comment or send me a message and I’ll share it with you.

Let’s Plan Better—Together

Inclusive teaching is not about doing more. It’s about doing things differently—and more intentionally. With the right tools, we can build classrooms where every learner can thrive.

🧠💛 Let’s make it happen, one lesson at a time.