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A Message from CAST

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re here to help you continue to make remote learning accessible and inclusive.

CAST Joins INCLUDE, a Collaboratory to Advance UDL

Thursday, June 11, 2020

CAST is pleased to announce its participation in the newly formed International Collaboratory for Leadership in Universally Designed Education (INCLUDE), a global network of researchers, students, and practitioners committed to strengthening outcomes for all learners.

Senior U.S. Department of Education Officials Visit CAST

Monday, September 12, 2016

Senior U.S. Department of Education officials visit CAST and local schools that practice UDL during "Opportunity Across America" Back-to-School Bus Tour. Sue Swenson, acting assistant secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), and Ruth Ryder, acting director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), will visit CAST on Tuesday afternoon for a “Learning and Listening” roundtable discussion of hot-button topics such as ways to improve K-12 literacy instruction, assessment, classroom products, and teacher preparation to make schools more inclusive and effective.

PreK–12: Live Virtual Class

Application: Utilize Universal Design for Learning

A group of adults huddled together having a discussion in a classroom

Tuesday, August 15 – Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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

Developing a UDL Micro-Credential for CTE Educators: One District’s Approach

Screenshot of the Micro-Credentials page on the NOCTI website

The micro-credential and accompanying curriculum focus on one aspect of the UDL Guidelines, Checkpoint 8.1: Heighten salience of goals and objectives. The materials and resources are all designed to help CTE educators understand how they can use UDL to help learners sustain their effort and persistence. The materials include tangible strategies and examples specifically for CTE teachers, administrators, and staff.

PreK–12: Live Virtual Class