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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.

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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.

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PreK-12: Instructor-Supported & Self-Directed

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.

Register Here!

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PreK–12: Live Virtual Class

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.

Monday, April 1 – Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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PreK–12: Instructor-Led Course

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.

Monday, June 3 – Monday, September 9, 2024

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PreK–12: Live Virtual Class

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.

Monday, June 10 – Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Students and teachers working at computers
PreK–12: Instructor-Led Course

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

Students and teachers working at computers
PreK–12: Live Virtual Class

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

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Postsecondary: Instructor-Led Course

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

Designed exclusively for higher education, this course includes strategies to remove barriers to learning for postsecondary students.

Monday, June 3 – Sunday, July 28, 2024

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CTE: Instructor-Led Course

Introduction to 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.

Monday, June 3 – Friday, July 26, 2024

UDL Beyond the Basics

Designed for educators who have a handle on the UDL core concepts and are ready for the next step in their learning.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning or Engagement, Motivation & Emotion in the UDL Classroom.

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PreK–12: Live Virtual Class

UDL Beyond the Basics

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 or Engagement, Motivation & Emotion in the UDL Classroom

Monday, April 8 – Tuesday, April 9, 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

Learners in postsecondary and career preparation contexts
Postsecondary & CTE: Instructor-Led Course

Supporting UDL Implementation

With a focus on application, this course will expose participants to tools and strategies for building UDL practices into the existing processes and policies at their institution

Monday, June 17 – Friday, August 9, 2024

Seeking Large-Scale UDL Implementation?

CAST will work with you to design a personalized, multi-year UDL training and implementation plan.

Learn more about our UDL Implementation services

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