Courses & Classes
CAST offers online courses and live virtual classes for individuals and small groups who want to explore the basics of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), want to start utilizing the UDL framework and UDL Guidelines, or want to start implementing UDL at a larger, systemic scale.
Our course offerings:
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Options available to suit your context and learning preferences include:
- Live Virtual Classes
Interactive, boutique-style classes are for individuals and small teams who want to increase their understanding of UDL and develop an action plan for implementing it in their learning environment. These are typically intensive experiences with a limited duration (e.g., 2 full days or a series of half-days). - Instructor-Led Courses
These online courses are led by our team of incredible online learning instructors and have live meeting times or office hours to interact directly with the instructors. - Instructor-Supported Courses
Learn at your own pace the support of one of our instructors! These courses are self-directed, and include feedback and check-ins with one of our fantastic team members. - Self-Directed Courses
Prefer learning at your own pace without instructor input? Our self-directed online courses are for you!
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To learn more about our courses, classes, or even customized curricula, please email Patrice Morrison regarding PreK-12 options, or Sarah Hocking about Postsecondary and CTE offerings.
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn the basics and start to craft a UDL mindset while exploring the framework and UDL Guidelines.
Prerequisite: None.
Upcoming sessions:
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn at your own pace! Upon enrollment, participants will have 3 months to access and complete the course. Please note these courses are completely asynchronous, there are no live meetings.
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
In this introductory online course for preK–12 educators, participants learn the research basis for UDL, practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and helpful technology tools that support flexible, inclusive instruction.
Wednesday, September 11 – Monday, December 16, 2024
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Learn the core concepts and foundations of UDL, practical applications of UDL to lesson design, and how to support flexible, inclusive instruction.
Thursday, September 26 – Friday, September 27, 2024
UDL Implementation Academy
Designed for passionate education leaders familiar with the UDL framework and looking to grow UDL practices at a systems-level.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
Upcoming sessions:
Schoolwide Improvement Leadership Workshop Series
Are you looking for a new approach to school improvement? An approach that brings together diverse perspectives? An approach that centers the experience of marginalized learners? The Universal Design for Learning School Implementation Criteria (UDL-SIC) provides a framework for systematically addressing complex problems of practice.
Thursday, October 3 – Thursday, June 5, 2025
Seeking Large-Scale UDL Implementation?
CAST can work with you to design a personalized, multi-year UDL training and implementation plan.