CAST Institutes

AT-CAST INSTITUTES offer educators information and strategies for addressing the diverse needs of all students in today’s classrooms to minimize barriers to learning and maximize opportunities for all students. Participants in these institutes have the benefit of working with several experts in the field of Universal Design for Learning. Universal Design for Learning is a framework for designing curricula that enable all students to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all.

Institutes take place at CAST, 40 Harvard Mills Square, Suite 3, Wakefield, MA. Located approximately 10 miles north of Boston, and across the street from the Commuter Rail station into downtown Boston, our location affords institute participants the opportunity to explore the city and take advantage of cultural, culinary, sports, and shopping after a full day of learning.

Please check back in early 2010 for a listing of our 2010 UDL Summer Institutes.

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.