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.
On-Site Institutes
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.
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.
Custom Consultation
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.
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.
Two Free Online UDL Modules
Two free online modules introduce the theory, principles, and application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to teachers and teacher candidates. These modules, each four to six hours in length, can be used in graduate and undergraduate education courses, professional development, consulting activities, and as a resource for educators across the country.
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.Please check back in early 2010 for a listing of our 2010 UDL Summer Institutes.
Summer Institute at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Please check back in early 2010 for more information about the 2010 Harvard Summer Institute.
