Partnerships
When you partner with CAST, you discover better ways to teach and learn. By infusing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into practical research, you ensure accessible and effective education. This leads to fresh ideas and innovative entrepreneurial solutions for your organization.
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Unlocking potential through collaboration
At CAST, we join forces with public and private organizations to answer the toughest questions in education.
Drawing from our extensive experience developing the Universal Design for Learning framework, we bring a fresh perspective to scientific research in education. Our team comprises experts in various fields, including human development, neuropsychology, instructional design, literacy instruction, learning analytics, and technology design.
Together with our partners, we’re on a mission to unlock the full potential of every learner.
“UDL is nothing less than a manifesto declaring the right and ability of all learners to soar. At Scholastic, we embrace its moral authority and its business practicality.” Margery Mayer, President of Scholastic Education, a longtime CAST partner
Research organizations & university partnerships
CAST uses practical research and Agile methodologies to integrate UDL into real-world practice. We’ve teamed up with a variety of partners including University of Kansas, TERC, the University of Michigan, SRI International, and the Sesame Workshop.
School partnerships
CAST collaborates with K-12 schools to empower teachers and students to discover better ways of teaching and learning. Contact us to find out more about how schools and districts can participate in CAST’s research.
Government agency partnerships
CAST is known by federal, state, and local agencies as a creative and well-managed partner. We have led major federal centers like the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning with great impact. Our partners and funders include the US Department of Education (OSEP, IES), the National Science Foundation, the US Department of Labor, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the state of New Hampshire, and public school systems in cities like New York, San Diego, Boston, Baltimore, and more.
Corporate partnerships
Early on, CAST teamed up with Scholastic to create WiggleWorks—the pioneering universally-designed literacy program that made over $40 million in sales. It marked the start of fruitful collaborations with other big names like Pearson, Google, TextHelp, Houghton Mifflin, IBM, and more. These partners value CAST’s inclusive, evidence-based UDL approach to designing educational materials for maximum impact.
Foundation partners
CAST has a history of partnering with charitable foundations that want to tackle the tough education challenges with innovative ideas and solutions. The Oak Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Sobrato Philanthropies are among our many supporters.
CAST supporters & funders
Thanks to the steadfast and generous support of our donors and partners, CAST has been able to focus on the fundamental work of making education more accessible, rewarding, and effective for all learners.
Let’s partner for a greater impact
Join our mission to create inclusive and accessible learning for all.