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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.

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:

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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.

Wednesday, September 11 – Monday, December 16, 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.

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, February 3 – Friday, March 28, 2025

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PreK–12: Self-Directed Course

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

You can take this course at any time. Upon enrolling in the course, you will have access for 3 months. After that time, your account will be closed and you will no longer have access. Course extensions are not permitted, except in the case of illness (A doctor’s note is required).

Monday, January 1 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning

You can take this course at any time. Upon enrolling in the course, you will have access for 3 months. After that time, your account will be closed and you will no longer have access. Course extensions are not permitted, except in the case of illness (A doctor’s note is required).

Monday, January 1 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025


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:

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Workshop

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

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Seeking Large-Scale UDL Implementation?

CAST can 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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