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.
We offer several different options for learning about UDL depending on your context and learning preferences:
- Live Virtual Classes
These interactive, boutique-style experiences are for individuals and small teams seeking 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 typically have live meeting times or office hours to interact directly with the instructors. - Instructor-Supported Courses
Learn at your own pace! Our instructor-supported online courses are self-directed, but also include feedback and check-ins with one of our fantastic instructors. - Self-Directed Courses
Prefer learning at your own pace without instructor input? Our self-directed online courses are for you!
We also have customized curricula for PreK–12 and postsecondary learning contexts! Whatever your learning needs, CAST has you covered. Please email Patrice Morrison with any questions about our PreK–12 courses and classes. Please email Sarah Hocking for more information about our Postsecondary & CTE courses.
Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning
Learn the basics and start to craft a UDL mindset while exploring the framework and UDL Guidelines. Prerequisite: None.
Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning
An instructor-supported, self-paced, 7 module course designed for preK–12 educators and administrators. Participants have 3 months from enrollment to complete the course.
Register now for the instructor-supported Introduction: Explore UDL
Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning
A self-paced course with no instructor input designed for preK-12 educators and administrators. Participants will have 3 months from enrollment to complete the course.
Register now for the self-directed Introduction: Explore UDL
Engagement, Motivation & Emotion in the UDL Classroom
This is a 14-week facilitated, group paced course for preK-12 educators and administrators. Participants will learn about the role of emotion in learning and examine how motivation and engagement affect learning.
Register now for Engagement, Motivation & Emotion in the UDL Classroom,
Introduction: Explore 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.
Monday, June 5 – Monday, September 4, 2023
Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning
This course designed exclusively for those in Career & Technical Education (CTE) settings prepares CTE teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors to apply the UDL framework in their courses and programs.
Tuesday, June 6 – Friday, July 28, 2023
Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning
Designed exclusively for higher education, this course includes strategies to remove barriers to learning for postsecondary students.
Monday, June 26 – Friday, August 18, 2023
Application: Utilize Universal Design for Learning
Designed for educators who have a handle on the UDL core concepts and are ready for the next step in their learning. Prerequisite: Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning.
Application: Utilize Universal Design for Learning
Designed for educators who have a handle on the UDL core concepts and are ready for the next step in their learning. Prerequisite: Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning.
Monday, April 10 – Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Implementation: Scale Universal Design for Learning
Designed for passionate education leadersfamiliar with the UDL framework and looking to grow UDL practices at a systems-level. Prerequisite: Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning.
Implementation: Scale Universal Design for Learning
Designed for passionate educational leaders who are familiar with the UDL framework and are looking to implement it in their school or district. Prerequisite: Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning.
Thursday, April 20 – Thursday, May 11, 2023
Seeking Large-Scale UDL Implementation?
CAST will work with you to design a personalized, multi-year UDL training and implementation plan.