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    Examples of different text and background contrast settings.

    CISL at CAST, 2023

    The option to choose screen colors and color contrast is an important access feature allowing users to select settings that best meet their preferences. Black text on a white background and yellow or white text on a black background are examples.

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    Screenshot of an embedded comprehension check in a digital reading environment.

    CISL at CAST, 2023

    Embedded comprehension checks can be formative assessments that help teachers and students discern student understanding, provide feedback, and make informed decisions about when to move ahead to new content or revisit challenges.

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    A screenshot of an article within the CISL reader environment is in the background of this image. An arrow extends from the underlined word “nutrients” in the article to a pop-up box in the foreground of the image. The box has the title “Nutrients,” a definition of the word nutrients, and a captioned image of a group of various food ingredients, including carrots, strawberries, and walnuts.

    CISL at CAST, 2023

    Glossary and dictionary features provide ways for readers to gain an understanding of unfamiliar words immediately. Readers can access definitions of words directly within the text, eliminating the need for separate support texts.

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    Screenshot of a read aloud toolbar in a digital reading tool. It includes a play button, a stop button, and a rate of speech control.

    CISL at CAST, 2023

    The ability to have text read aloud is an important access point for many learners and a helpful support to others. The feature gives those with challenges seeing or decoding text access to rigorous academic content.

  • Preview of the Year 6 NHUDL Report

    Tuesday, January 16, 2024

    CAST and the New Hampshire Education Department are pleased to share the Year 6 (2023) Report for the New Hampshire UDL Innovation Network. The groundbreaking partnership with CAST supports local educators in implementing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, which helps them recognize student variability in the classroom and design education solutions so that all students can learn.

  • Photo of Dr. Tom Hehir

    Friday, June 24, 2022

    With deep heartache, we grieve the loss of our longtime friend, mentor, and collaborator Dr. Tom Hehir. CAST is deeply honored to have been one of the many organizations inspired and impacted by Tom’s work.

  • Screenshot of the 2020-2021 NH UDL Innovation Network application

    Monday, July 6, 2020

    Are you an educator working in a New Hampshire school? Applications for the New Hampshire UDL Innovation Network 2020-2021 school year are due August 1, 2020!

  • Photo of David Rose

    Thursday, June 29, 2017

    David Rose announces his retirement and shares some of what's he's learned as Co-Founder of CAST.

  • Monday, September 12, 2016

    Senior U.S. Department of Education officials visit CAST and local schools that practice UDL during "Opportunity Across America" Back-to-School Bus Tour. Sue Swenson, acting assistant secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), and Ruth Ryder, acting director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), will visit CAST on Tuesday afternoon for a “Learning and Listening” roundtable discussion of hot-button topics such as ways to improve K-12 literacy instruction, assessment, classroom products, and teacher preparation to make schools more inclusive and effective.

  • Photo of Amanda Bastoni

    Director of Career, Technical & Adult Education

    During her time in education, Amanda has focused on increasing equity and access for special populations in Career & Technical Education

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