PreK-12: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (Self-Directed)
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PreK-12: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (Self-Directed)

Dive into the world of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with this self-directed, online course tailored for educators spanning PreK-12.

By CAST

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

    Creating effective learning experiences for each student, backed by proven methods, demands innovative strategies, inclusive practices, and continuous professional learning is challenging. To address these barriers, over the last 40 years CAST has developed the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework so educators can create learning environments where every student can thrive.

    Dive into the world of UDL with this self-directed, online course tailored for educators spanning PreK-12. This interactive course is designed to provide a flexible opportunity to empower educators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively implement UDL principles in learning environments, fostering inclusive, engaging, and accessible learning spaces that cater to the diverse needs of students. Gain insight into the UDL principles and guidelines and demonstrate a clear understanding of the UDL framework and practice, access resources, create lesson plans that integrate UDL principles and gain insight into your learning via opportunities for self-reflections.

    What you will learn

    • How to address the learner variability
    • Strategies to support students to become expert learners
    • Cutting edge research from the learning sciences on UDL
    • How to implement UDL strategies into practice to support quality instruction via the development of a comprehensive UDL implementation plan

    Registration

    Fee: $1000 per person

    Purchase Orders

    If you are paying for your ticket with an invoice, Purchase Orders must be submitted at the time of registration to submit your order successfully. All Purchase Orders should be uploaded to the Purchase Order Submission Form at the time of registration.

    Who should enroll?

    PreK-12 Educators (general, special education, curriculum coordinators, administrators, instructional technology specialists, paraprofessionals, faculty and presenters, etc.) and teams of educators at all levels.

    If you are enrolling a team of five or more from the same organization, please contact onlineofferings@cast.org for information on group pricing.

    Course Structure

    This online course is designed for those who prefer to explore the content at their own pace. The course is completely self-guided and includes 10 digital modules. Each module of the course varies and will include a mix of readings, multimedia, activities, discussion board posts, and deliverable assignments. The coursework is the equivalent of 45 contact hours.

    Upon completion of the three-month enrollment, participants will receive an email that contains a printable PDF of an official CAST certificate.

    For more information on the course content, review the course syllabus.

    You can take this course at any time. Upon enrollment, you will have three months to access and complete the course. After three months, you will no longer have access, and your account will be closed. Course extensions are only permitted in the case of illness, and a doctor’s note will be required.

    Withdrawal & Refund Policy

    Please see CAST’s Course Withdrawal Policy.

    Withdrawals must be submitted via email to onlineofferings@cast.org.

    Questions?

    For additional information about our PreK-12 courses, classes, or customized learning opportunities, please contact onlineofferings@cast.org, or explore the different ways CAST’s Professional Learning can help support your professional development.

    Organized by

    CAST is a nonprofit education research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning (UDL). At CAST, we know that barriers to learning are in education design, not individual learners. We developed UDL to help break down these barriers so that all learners can shape their own learning journey and reach their potential. We elevate learning at every level with meticulous research and innovative professional development.

    The CAST team includes about 50 talented employees, including world-class educators, learning scientists, instructional designers, literacy experts, policy analysts, UX and graphic designers, software engineers, and a first-rate administrative and executive staff.

    $1,000