CAST: Universal Design for Learning

As the UDL field has grown, so has the demand from stakeholders for Guidelines to help make applications of these principles and practices more concrete.

These UDL Guidelines will assist curriculum developers (these may include teachers, publishers, and others) in designing flexible curricula that reduce barriers to learning and provide robust learning supports to meet the needs of all learners. They will also help educators evaluate both new and existing curricula goals, media and materials, methods and assessments.

Read the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines 1.0.

Comment using the UDL Guidelines Blog.

Access the one-page UDL Guidelines Checklist, especially for teachers.  

Universal Design for Learning calls for ...

• Multiple means of representation, to give learners various ways of acquiring information and knowledge,
• Multiple means of expression, to provide learners alternatives for demonstrating what they know,
• Multiple means of engagement, to tap into learners' interests, offer appropriate challenges, and increase motivation.

Did You Know...?

You can learn more about CAST and its work in Universal Design for Learning by visiting Teaching Every Student, an online resource with tools, lesson plans, and tutorials.

A Word about CAST

"CAST...is revolutionizing the way reading is taught."
Robin Ray, Boston Herald family/technology columnist