Books

A Practical Reader in Universal Design for Learning
Edited by David H. Rose and Anne Meyer (Harvard Education Press, 2006)

"This is a must-read for all educators who are genuinely interested in promoting practices that remove artificial barriers to learning. It is presented in user-friendly language that can be easily applied in the classroom. The promise of universally designed instruction through flexible means can become a reality. This book shows us the way in real-life examples."
— Markay L. Winston, Director of Student Services, Cincinnati Public Schools

Available for purchase online from Harvard Education Press.

The Universally Designed Classroom: Accessible Curriculum and Digital Technologies
Edited by David H. Rose, Anne Meyer, and Chuck Hitchcock (Harvard Education Press, 2005)

"Over the past decade, researchers at CAST pioneered the concept of Universal Design for Learning. The Universally Designed Classroom is a timely and comprehensive examination of the issues pertaining to UDL, from definition and conceptualization to implmentation. This book is a blueprint to turn promise into reality."
— Michael L. Wehmeyer, Director, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities

Available for purchase online from Harvard Education Press.

Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning
David H. Rose and Anne Meyer (ASCD, 2002)

"...a must-read for teachers and administrators ... Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age lays the theoretical groundwork and offers practical examples and recommendations on how digital technologies can be used to break down barriers to learning that impair the performance of many students."
— William D. Plaum, author of The Technology Fix: The Promise and Reality of Computers in Our Schools

Available online http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/ or for purchase from the publisher www.ascd.org

Learning to Read in the Computer Age
Anne Meyer and David H. Rose (Brookline Books, 1998)

"... a thoughtful book that will help educate teachers in the theories and uses of computers for the teaching of reading."
— From the Introduction by Jeanne S. Chall and John F. Onofrey

Available for purchase from amazon.com.
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