Professional Development

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.

Uses for your ARRA Funds

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

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.

Custom Consultation

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 At-CAST Institutes

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.

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.

Uses for Your ARRA Funds

CAST's professional development and custom consultation services align with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Education Stimulus funding by supporting the goals of the IDEA, Title I and Education Technology (Title IID) programs. Invest in our nation's future by making a great education a top priority for all students.

-> ARRA - CAST PD Offerings

-> CAST's ARRA Stimulus Flier


More information on the ARRA

U.S. Department of Education's Overview of ARRA

The ARRA "Saving and Creating Jobs and Reforming Education" A Slideshow Presentation, U.S. Department of Education April 3, 2009.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Using ARRA Funds Provided Through Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to Drive School Reform and Improvement. This document is published by OSEP and endorsed by NASDSE as providing useful guidance to states and districts beyond just the funding aspects. See pages 16-19 - UDL is mentioned as one of the strategies that "could be used as part of comprehensive efforts to turn around low-performing schools."


Questions?
Contact Leslie O'Callaghan at
(781) 245-2212, ext 273, or by email at pd@cast.org.