CAST: Center for Applied Special Technology

Transforming Education through Universal Design for Learning

Illustration of the Tortoise and the Hare

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 Welcomes International Scholars

As part of its longstanding mission to be an international leader in educational innovation, CAST has always welcomed scholars and practitioners from outside the United States. This summer, scholars from Europe are visiting CAST, and we extend them a hearty welcome. Learn more

UDL: The Tortoise and Hare Both Win!

Using CAST UDL Book Builder, author-illustrator Mira Singer publishes an imaginative, multimedia revision of the Aesop classic to show how to improve education for everyone.

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

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

What we offer

Learning Tools

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

Science Writer

Online Modules

Book Builder

Professional Development

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