Start With Why Book Study by Shyanne Roddy

October: Why it All Starts

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Read: Chapters 1-3 ("The Golden Circle" & "Manipulation vs. Inspiration")

Online Focus:

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Online Focus: What's your "aha!" moment from these chapters? How does a clear "Why" make a difference in schools?

Meeting Focus

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Meeting Focus: Quick share of big ideas. Discuss the difference between "manipulation" and "inspiration." How does this relate to introducing UDL?

November: The Power of Your Gut

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Read: Chapters 4-6 ("The Biology of Why" & "Clarity of Why")

Online Focus:

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Online Focus: Ever made a decision that just "felt right"? How does knowing “Why" make decisions clearer?

Meeting Focus:

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Meeting Focus: Discuss those "gut feelings." Brainstorm what the inspiring "WHY" for UDL could be in our schools.

December: Making "Why" Real

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Read: Chapters 7-9 ("From Why to How to What" & "The Celery Test")

Online Focus:

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Online Focus: How can "The Celery Test" help us pick the right UDL tools or training?

Meeting Focus:

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Meeting Focus: Apply "The Celery Test" to a school decision. Talk about how our "Why" for UDL helps us choose the best ways to implement it.

January: When "Why" Gets Lost

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Read: Chapters 10-12 ("When Why Goes Fuzzy" & "The Split")

Online Focus:

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Online Focus: What makes a school's "Why" for UDL get unclear? What happens if our actions (What/How) don't match our "Why" for UDL?

Meeting Focus:

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Meeting Focus: Discuss how to keep our "Why" for UDL clear, even when things get tough.

February: Trust & Leading with "Why"

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Read: Chapters 13-15 ("The Rationale for Trust" & "Leadership")

Online Focus:

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Online Focus: How does a clear "Why" for UDL build trust with teachers, students, and parents?

Meeting Focus:

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Meeting Focus: How can we, as leaders, show our "Why" for UDL to inspire others and build trust?

March: Your UDL "Why" in Action!

shyanneroddy — 2025-10-14 13:48:02 UTC

Read: Chapters 16-17 ("The New Competition" & "Start With Why" Conclusion)

Online Focus:

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Online Focus: Write your own personal "Why" statement for supporting UDL. How would you explain the "Why" of UDL to someone new?

Meeting Focus:

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Meeting Focus: Everyone shares their UDL "Why." Each team commits to one action to promote their "Why" for UDL.

How You'll Show What You've Learned (End of Year):

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Your UDL "Why" (Online Submission): Record a short 1-2 minute video or audio, or write a paragraph, explaining your personal Why for supporting UDL and one way you'll use it.

How You'll Show What You've Learned (End of Year):

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Team UDL "Why" Plan (Online Submission): Your district/campus team will create a short plan (a few bullet points) showing your shared "Why" for UDL and how you'll make it happen.