CALIE and CAST are shaping a future where innovation and inclusion go hand in hand.
In 2026, CAST UDL-Con appears in a brand new format at Spring CUE, hosted by California Association for Leading Innovation in Education (CALIE), a nonprofit membership organization advancing bold, human-centered innovation in K–12 education.
UDL-Con at Spring CUE will feature inspiring sessions, hands-on learning, and opportunities to network with administrators and educators who are shaping the future of inclusive, accessible educational opportunities based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and practices.
Throughout the event you’ll find CAST’s preconference workshop, dynamic sessions, and interactive learning experiences. CAST will bring UDL to life by sharing practical strategies and resources that make learning more inclusive, adaptable, and accessible to all. Stay tuned for for details regarding dynamic sessions on inclusive leadership, accessible educational materials, AI, Accessibility and UDL implementation for math and literacy.
Design for All Preconference Workshop
When: March 18, 2026 · 10am-3pm
Price: $250 (stand-alone; full conference registration not-required)
The Design for All: Exploring Universal Design for Learning Preconference Workshop provides an overview of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a research-based framework that supports inclusive and flexible teaching practices. Participants will explore the foundational principles of UDL, examine the CAST UDL Guidelines, and apply them to real classroom examples by observing and analyzing teaching videos through a UDL lens. The workshop culminates in a hands-on activity where participants design or redesign a lesson using the UDL Lesson Designer, ensuring that learning experiences are accessible and engaging for all students. Administrators will deepen their understanding of the research of UDL and implementation practices, educators have the opportunity to reflect on their teaching and enhance lessons with UDL.
This interactive workshop provides a practical introduction to UDL and its impact on teaching and learning. Participants will:
- Explore the foundations of learner variability and UDL research
- Analyze real classroom examples through a UDL lens
- Design or redesign a lesson using CAST’s UDL Lesson Designer
- Learn strategies to reduce barriers and increase engagement and access
- Ideal for educators, instructional designers, coaches, specialists, and administrators, this session supports anyone who is beginning UDL implementation or looking to strengthen their practice.
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