CAST's Professional Development provides preK — college educators with knowledge, skills, strategies, and tools that maximize learning opportunities for all students. Guided by the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and research-based practices, CAST's professional development supports educators' efforts to meet the challenge of today's diverse classrooms by suggesting flexible instructional materials, methods, and assessments to meet these varied needs.
2009 At-CAST Institutes
CAST's institutes bring together educators from across the country providing a stimulating learning environment for up to 24 participants. Work with experts from the field of UDL in the exploration of materials, technologies, and methods that challenge and engage all learners. Providing Access to the General Curriculum for All Learners
June 8—10, 2009
Universal Design for Learning: New Directions in Higher Education
August 17—19, 2009
Universal Design for Learning: Building Reading Comprehension for Grades 6—12
You (CAST staff) made learning an enjoyable experience. I am anxious to put into practice what I've learned... My thinking has been stimulated and now I need to reflect on how to put things into action. Comments from participant.
The institute was excellent because a) it had a variety of speakers with different styles, b) it was fast moving, c) it covered practical solutions, d) you left with tools that you can easily access and share. Comments from participant.
2009 Summer Institute at Harvard Graduate School of Education
July 6—10, 2009
Universal Design For Learning: Reaching All Learners
Faculty David Rose, Institute Co-chair and Co-founding Director and Chief Education Officer at CAST, and Thomas Hehir, Institute Co-chair and Professor of Practice in Education at Harvard Graduate School address critical issues about how to provide full access to the general education curriculum for all learners.
On-Site Institutes at your school, district, or organization combine hands-on learning, use of new technologies, and effective teaching strategies with a variety of on-going follow-up activities to support educators and sustain learning. On-Site Institutes are typically two days in length.
Customizable district-wide consultation and implementation services are available upon request to address the challenges faced by states and school districts that are committed to improving learning outcomes for all students.
The guiding framework for these services is Universal Design for Learning.
Custom Consultation
