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Science Writer

Launched: 12/02/2009

A web-based writing tool that supports all students in the science report-writing process. Learn More


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UDL Book Builder ™

Launched: 08/24/2009

Enables educators to develop their own digital books to support reading instruction literacy learning. Go to: CAST UDL Book Builder

Grades: All Grades
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UDL Curriculum Self-Check ™

Helps educators build options and flexibility into each element of the curriculum in order to reach and engage all students. Go to: CAST UDL Curriculum Self-Check

Grades: All Grades
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UDL Editions ™

Publicized by Google around the world, UDL Editions is a model for presenting classic texts from world literature in a flexible online interface with just-in-time, individualized supports for struggling and expert readers alike. Go to: CAST UDL Editions

Grades: 5 and up
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UDL Guidelines

A set of principles for designing curriculum that provides all individuals with equal opportunities to learn. Created at CAST and housed by the National Center on Universal Design for Learning. Learn More about the National Center on UDL

Grades: Educators
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UDL Lesson Builder ™

Helps educators to design lessons/units of study to meet the diverse learning challenges, skills, and background of students in today's classrooms. Go to: CAST UDL Lesson Builder

Grades: All Grades
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UDL Online Modules ™

Launched: 08/17/2009

Two online modules that introduce the theory, principles, and application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to teacher candidates and in-service teachers. Go to: CAST UDL Online Module

Grades: Educators
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Strategy Tutor ™

Publicized by Google around the world, Strategy Tutor supports students and teachers doing reading and research on the Internet. Go to: CAST Strategy Tutor

Grades: 5 and up
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Teaching Every Student

Explains and exemplifies Universal Design for Learning and its classroom applications. Also provides activities, model lessons, and toolkits to support educators. Go to: CAST Teaching Every Student

Grades: All Grades
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Thinking Reader ®

Provides middle-school students with instruction and practice in key reading strategies. Learn more at Tom Snyder Productions

Grades: 5-8
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WiggleWorks ®

Interactive books that provide a blend of technology, literature, and teacher support to help children become successful readers and writers. Learn more at Scholastic

Grades: PreK-3
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