Transforming Education through Universal Design for Learning

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Welcome

A nonprofit leader in education, CAST works to improve learning opportunities and outcomes for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning. Explore this website to find out more about our research and development, innovative learning tools, and professional services.

Who we are

Each year, the US Department of Education sponsors two UDL Fellows to work with CAST on finding creative solutions to pressing needs in education. Joanne Karger (right) and Fran Smith (left) are the 2011-2012 fellows.

Learn more about the UDL Fellowship Program

CAST Joins Effort to Improve Portuguese Language Instruction

CAST will partner with the University of the Azores, the government of the Azores, and Lesley University's Portuguese World Language Institute to collaborate on a project to teach Portuguese using books designed with UDL principles. Read the press release

CAST, Partner Districts to Build Up Teacher Capacity in UDL

CAST today announced the selection of four school districts to partner on implementing an innovative program of teacher professional development based on UDL principles. The project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read the press release

Who we are

About CAST

CAST is an educational research & development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning.
Explore CAST's history

About UDL
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UDL is a framework for making curriculum more inclusive.
About Universal Design for Learning

What we do

Research and Development

CAST works to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to education's greatest challenges.
Read about our projects

Systemic Change
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What we offer

Learning Tools

Thanks to the generosity of our funders, CAST offers free multimedia learning tools. View all tools

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Science Writer UDL Online Modules
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Professional Development

CAST helps districts and educators implement UDL to support all learners. Learn more