PreK-12: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (Instructor-Led)
June 2, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Designing effective learning experiences for each student, grounded in proven methods, requires innovative strategies, inclusive practices, and ongoing professional development, which can be challenging. Neuroscience identifies that individuals learn in varied ways. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides educators with a lens to identify and reduce barriers that limit learning and create the opportunity for flexible instructional practices while maintaining rigor.
This introductory synchronous live course is designed to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively implement UDL principles that cater to the diverse needs of each student. Gain insight into the UDL principles and guidelines and demonstrate a clear understanding of the UDL framework and practice, access resources, create lesson plans that integrate UDL principles and gain insight into your learning via opportunities for self-reflections.
After taking this course, you can continue your journey in our UDL Beyond the Basics Live Virtual Workshop.
What you will learn
- The foundational concepts of UDL and the structure of the UDL Guidelines
- How to design using the UDL design process and identify UDL in practice
- Strategies to support students to become expert learners
- Cutting edge research from the learning sciences on UDL
Registration
Fee: $1250 per person
Fee with UDL Credential: $1300 per person
Who should enroll?
PreK-12 Educators (general, special education, curriculum coordinators, administrators, instructional technology specialists, paraprofessionals, faculty and presenters, etc.) and teams of educators at all levels.
If you are enrolling a team of five or more from the same organization, please contact our Professional Learning team for information on group pricing.
Session Duration: June 2 to August 18, 2025
This is a group-paced, facilitated online course with 10 digital modules. Participants are assigned one module per week that will include a mix of videos, readings, media, activities, discussion board posts, and deliverable assignments. The course facilitator is available for questions and feedback, and grades assignments. The course is the equivalent of 45 contact hours.
Course Modules
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- Module 0: Course Overview
- Module 1: Foundational Concepts
- Module 2: Design Process
- Module 3: Introduction to the UDL Guidelines
- Module 4: Engagement
- Module 5: Representation
- Module 6: Action & Expression
- Module 7: Accessibility in Learning
- Module 8: Learning Environment and Predictable Options
- Module 9: Lesson Design
Participants who complete the course with a C- (71%) or better will receive an email that contains a printable PDF of an official CAST certificate.
For more information on the course content, review the course syllabus.
Credential Bundle: The bundle includes the Introduction to Universal Design for Learning course registration and a code to redeem for the UDL Credential Level 1: Mindset assessment. The credential will be awarded on completion of the assessment.
This course is eligible for three graduate credits for an additional fee. For more information, please visit our Graduate Credit FAQ.
If you are paying for your registration via invoice, Purchase Orders must be submitted at the time of registration to submit your order successfully. All Purchase Orders should be uploaded to the Purchase Order Submission Form at the time of registration.
Please see CAST’s Course Withdrawal Policy.
Withdrawals must be submitted via email to Patrice Morrison, Online Course Coordinator at pmorrison@cast.org.
For additional information about our PreK-12 courses, classes, or customized learning opportunities, please contact our Professional Learning team, or explore the different ways CAST’s Professional Learning can help support your professional development.
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