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We collaborate with postsecondary institutions, colleges, and technical schools to co-design transformative learning experiences. Through UDL, we empower learners to recognize their capabilities, cultivate leadership skills, and utilize strategies for lifelong learning.
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Advancing Postsecondary Education
We equip instructors and administrators with the tools and knowledge to ensure students thrive in their educational experience.
Through collaborative efforts, we empower educators to create engaging and inclusive learning environments that lead to student success in college and beyond.
“I really liked the building community aspect of the lessons. Many of the barriers that might exist for learners could be discovered and shared more often and with ease if the students feel comfortable in the classroom. Hearing other teachers' stories helped me to strengthen my skillset, too.” –Course Attendee
Empowering postsecondary educators
We collaborate with community and technical colleges, four-year institutions, and apprenticeship programs to implement UDL-based strategies and tools into their learning environments.
CAST is proud to offer services based on your college, university, or technical college’s unique needs. Our team offers postsecondary instructors, administrators, and other personnel flexible options for professional development, including speaking engagements with CAST specialists, workshops, customized consultations, coaching, and more. We work collaboratively to find the most effective solutions, whether it’s hands-on or online learning.
Together, we can create accessible and universally designed curricula to address the wide variety of learners who will access your courses.
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UDL in Action: Collaboration with NSF's ATE Program
CAST partnered with The National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program to provide technical assistance and guidance on Universal Design for Learning. The aim was to accomplish three main goals: raise awareness of accessibility issues and requirements, increase understanding of what it means to make deliverables and activities accessible and provide guidance toward long-term accessibility solutions.
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CAST programs are flexible and collaborative for any school, district, or learning environment.