UDL-Con: International Live Online

In this interactive pre-conference session, participants will explore the foundational principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), beginning with the core premise that every learner is variable. Rather than designing for an “average” student, UDL invites educators to anticipate and embrace learner variability from the start.

Together, we will shift our attention to the power of intentional design—examining how curriculum, instruction, and environments can be proactively designed to ensure access, engagement, and agency for all learners. Participants will explore the UDL framework, unpack key concepts, and experience practical examples of how design decisions impact learner outcomes.

This session goes beyond theory. Attendees will have the opportunity to apply UDL principles through hands-on design activities, experimenting with tools and strategies they can immediately transfer to their own contexts.

Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of UDL’s foundational mindset and concrete strategies to begin designing learning experiences that truly work for every learner.

This preconference session includes free registration for the CAST UDL Credential Level 1: Mindset.

Discover practical, ready-to-implement strategies for bringing drones into K–12 classrooms through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) lens. This interactive webinar will showcase real classroom examples across grade levels and introduce a free drone curriculum developed by CAST, featuring embedded UDL strategies to ensure all learners can engage and thrive. Come ready with questions and join the discussion.

This preconference session includes free registration for the CAST UDL Credential Level 1: Mindset.

Accessibility in Action: Turning the What, Why, & How of Accessibility into Practice

Accessibility can feel complex, but it doesn’t have to be. This 3-hour preconference breaks down the essentials of accessible educational materials and assistive/accessible technology and shows how they work together with Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Through guided discussion, examples, and practical application, participants will build a clearer understanding of how accessibility supports learner variability and strengthens everyday instruction. Walk away with actionable ideas and strategies for designing learning that works for all learners from the start.

This preconference session includes free registration for the CAST UDL Credential Level 1: Mindset.

Proposals are now being accepted for UDL-Con Live Online. The Call for Proposals closes on March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Submit a proposal

Students currently enrolled in an accredited school are eligible for a discounted registration rate of $99. Proof of enrollment must be submitted, and registration will not be confirmed until materials are reviewed and approved. Acceptable forms of proof include:

• A current school transcript
• A class schedule
• A valid student ID card showing the current academic year
• An enrollment verification letter from the school
• An email from a school-issued email address

Please send supporting materials to udlcon@cast.org with the subject line “UDL-Con 2026 Student Discount Supporting Material”

Failure to provide adequate proof may result in cancellation of the registration.

If you are paying for your ticket with an invoice, Purchase Orders must be submitted at the time of registration to submit your order successfully. All Purchase Orders should be uploaded to the Purchase Order Submission Form at the time of registration.

Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance of the event date will not be charged. There will be no refund issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the conference. To request a tuition refund, please contact udlcon@cast.org.