Stories From Our Work
The best parts of our work generate questions, conversations, and stories to share with each other. They also give insight into how we innovate, the challenges we face, and how we address those challenges.
UDL Spotlight
Are you seeking examples of Universal Design for Learning in action? Learn from our partners—in their own words—about the impact UDL brings to their work.
Using Data to Transform Instruction
Schools, districts, and educators collect data constantly. How can we use that data to effectively transform instruction through UDL?
Moving Toward Intentional Design
How do "random acts of teaching" become intentional, goal-directed, and responsive to student needs?
Bringing Together Different Perspectives
Find out how collaboration can be the key ingredient for effective and successful UDL implementation.
Learn About CAST Authors
Get behind-the-scenes vignettes from our CAST Publishing authors along with tips and additional context about their books to help you put the ideas into practice.
Antiracism and UDL Converge for Student Success
Andratesha Fritzgerald shows how to prepare learning environments so all students — especially Black and Brown students — can succeed.
How To Provide Effective Professional Development Remotely
Co-authors Kasia M. Derbiszewska and T. Nicole Tucker-Smith offer tips for remote professional development.
More About CAST
Sometimes the best way to learn more about what we do, why we do it, and how we do it, is by telling a story.
Clusive, CAST’s Latest Literacy Tool, Engages Learners with More Flexibility and Better Access
We're building a better learning environment to help struggling readers build skills independently.
Ensuring Universal Access to Technical College Education
Find out how we're helping to attract a larger and more diverse group of talent to advanced technology programs.
UDL Innovation Through a Collaborative Learning App Design Challenge
How might we remove barriers to makerspace experiences and support positive outcomes for learners?
Making Algebra Learning Fun & Effective
Our challenge was to take traditional algebra instruction concepts and make them more engaging and effective.
UDL On Campus: A Postsecondary Resource
What does UDL implementation look like in a postsecondary setting? What do postsecondary institutions and educators need to implement UDL?
A Shining Pioneer
Meet Caroline Horvitz and her father, former CAST board member, Jeffery Horvitz, and find out how CAST helped bust barriers to learning for this amazing young woman.
Understood: Making an Online Resource for Families
Caregivers of the 1 in 5 children who struggle with learning and attention issues need practical tools, expert advice, and community to share stories and learn from others.
My Own Pioneer
According to former board president, Joanne Patton, CAST had the dreams and the professionalism to help her son George grow his confidence as a learner and communicator.
UDL Theory & Practice: Moving from Printed Books to a Digital River
We composed the content with a digital-first mindset and offer the printed book as a supplement to the digital version.
More than 45 Organizations Work Together to Promote UDL in Policy
The National UDL Task Force successfully advocated for the inclusion of UDL in the federal Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 and other policy directives.