Schools, Districts & States
CAST’s Professional Learning team trains preK-12 administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers to lead large scale implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). You will not only learn how to transform teaching with UDL, but also how to use it systemically to close achievement gaps, include students with IEPs, support English Learners, and strengthen school culture. Our innovative hands-on model builds your own internal capacity, leaving schools and districts with the expertise to lead for long-term change.
These highly interactive virtual or in-person workshop experiences are ideal for schools or districts who would like to put the UDL Guidelines into practice.
Building Expertise for Early Adopters
Designed for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other educators
- Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning
- Lesson Planning Workshops
- Instructional Rounds
- Application: Universal Design for Learning
Learning to Coach UDL
Designed for instructional coaches, teacher leaders and mentors
- Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning
- Leading Lesson Planning
- Application: Utilize Universal Design for Learning
- Leading Instructional Rounds
- Leading Lesson Design Studios
- Leading Video Clubs
- Personalized Support
Leading Implementation
Designed for principals, superintendents and other education leaders
- Introduction: Explore Universal Design for Learning
- Setting the Stage for UDL Implementation
- Data Workshops
- UDL Self-Assessment
- Building an Implementation Plan
Email pl@cast.org to book your next engagement with CAST
Short-Term Options
Courses & Classes
Opportunities for teachers and education leaders to increase their understanding of UDL and develop an action plan for implementing it in their classroom, school or district.
Events
Attend one of CAST’s regularly scheduled events to learn more about UDL, hear from industry thought leaders, and network with colleagues.
Speaking Engagements
CAST’s implementation specialists provide sought-after speaking engagements on a range of topics related to UDL.
Long-Term Options
These highly interactive virtual or in-person experiences are ideal for schools or districts who would like to put the UDL Guidelines into practice. Workshops can cover the basics of UDL, provide deeper dives into the Guidelines and lesson planning, or integrate UDL with MTSS or DE&I initiatives. We can customize workshops to the unique needs of your school or district.
Consultation & Coaching
CAST works in partnership with schools, districts, states, and organizations to create learning environments that are flexible, accessible, and empowering for all.
UDL Implementation Planning
CAST’s UDL Implementation Planning is designed to address the unique needs of your school, district or organization and affect systems-level change.