Courses & Classes
CAST offers online courses and live virtual classes for individuals and small groups who want to explore the basics of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), want to start utilizing the UDL framework and UDL Guidelines, or want to start implementing UDL at a larger, systemic scale. Check out our flexible course options to pick the format that suits your needs best.
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Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn the basics and start to craft a UDL mindset while exploring the framework and UDL Guidelines. Sessions are available with a PreK-12 or Postsecondary focus.
Prerequisite: None.
PreK-12 sessions:
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn the core concepts and foundations of UDL, practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction in this self-directed online course.
Monday, January 1 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn the core concepts and foundations of UDL, practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction in this instructor supported self-paced course.
Monday, January 1 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (New for 2025!)
Dive into the world of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in this newly revised and updated instructor facilitated course tailored for educators spanning PreK-12,
Wednesday, January 1 – Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (New for 2025!)
Explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at your own pace with this new self-directed, online course tailored for educators spanning PreK-12.
Wednesday, January 1 – Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn the core concepts and foundations of UDL, practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction.
Thursday, April 10 – Friday, April 11, 2025
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn the core concepts and foundations of UDL, practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction.
Thursday, June 5 – Friday, June 6, 2025
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn the core concepts and foundations of UDL, practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction.
Thursday, September 18 – Friday, September 19, 2025
Postsecondary sessions:
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Designed exclusively for higher education, this course includes strategies to remove barriers to learning for postsecondary students.
Monday, February 3 – Friday, March 28, 2025
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Designed exclusively for higher education, this course includes strategies to remove barriers to learning for postsecondary students.
Monday, June 2 – Friday, July 25, 2025
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Designed exclusively for higher education, this course includes strategies to remove barriers to learning for postsecondary students.
Monday, September 8 – Friday, October 31, 2025
UDL Beyond the Basics
Designed for educators who have a handle on the UDL core concepts and are ready for the next step in their learning.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning or Engagement, Motivation & Emotion in the UDL Classroom
UDL Beyond the Basics
Designed for educators who have a handle on the UDL core concepts and are ready for the next step in their learning. Prerequisite: Introduction Explore Universal Design for Learning or Engagement, Motivation & Emotion in the UDL Classroom
Thursday, April 24 – Friday, April 25, 2025
UDL Implementation Academy
Designed for passionate education leaders familiar with the UDL framework and looking to grow UDL practices at a systems-level in their school, district, or state.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Schoolwide Improvement Leadership Workshop Series
Discover how the Universal Design for Learning School Implementation Criteria (UDL-SIC) can provide you with a new approach to systematically address complex problems of practice.
Thursday, November 7 – Thursday, June 26, 2025
Course Formats
Options available to suit your context and learning preferences include:
- Live Virtual Classes
Interactive, boutique-style classes are for individuals and small teams who want to increase their understanding of UDL and develop an action plan for implementing it in their learning environment. These are typically intensive experiences with a limited duration (e.g., 2 full days or a series of half-days). - Instructor-Led Courses
These online courses are led by our team of incredible online learning instructors and have live meeting times or office hours to interact directly with the instructors. - Instructor-Supported Courses
Learn at your own pace the support of one of our instructors! These courses are self-directed, and include feedback and check-ins with one of our fantastic team members. - Self-Directed Courses
Prefer learning at your own pace without instructor input? Our self-directed online courses are for you!
To learn more about our courses, classes, or even customized curricula, please email Patrice Morrison regarding PreK-12 options, or Sarah Hocking about Postsecondary and CTE offerings.
Seeking Large-Scale UDL Implementation?
CAST can work with you to design a personalized, multi-year UDL training and implementation plan.