Universal Design for Learning (UDL) by CAST

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) by CAST provides evidence-based guidelines, professional development, and resources to design inclusive learning experiences that maximize potential for all learners.

Target Customer

Educators, school and district leaders, higher education institutions, workforce development programs, and researchers/practitioners in education

Key Differentiator

CAST created the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework; grounded in extensive research; CAST co-designs with participants and maintains an evidence hub for global UDL community, plus a wide range of resources and professional development offerings.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Barriers to learning reside in education design, not in individual learners.
2Learner variability is diverse but predictable, requiring adaptable teaching approaches.
3Educators face daily challenges in planning for diverse learners without accessible, evidence-based guidelines and tools.

Key Features

1UDL Guidelines (research-based prompts and principles to apply UDL across environments)
2Professional Development programs (PreK-12, Postsecondary, Workforce)
3Publishing, research, and evidence hub on the benefits of UDL
4Various resources and tools (books, media, credentials, certifications, schoolwide implementation criteria)
5Community and events (UDL-Con, international online community, ReadSpeaker integration, newsletters)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1CEO

Client Results

140+ years of empowered learning
219k teachers reached in 2024
321 countries served around the world
442 states impacted by UDL in 2024

Competitive Advantages

1Invention and ongoing development of UDL by CAST
2Research-based framework with real-world co-design and implementation
3Global reach and a broad suite of professional development, credentials, and resources
4Evidence hub highlighting benefits of UDL across contexts

Key Benefits

1Increases accessibility and engagement for diverse learners

2Provides a proven framework to plan inclusive instruction

3Serves as an evidence hub with growing research on UDL benefits

4Offers a continuum of professional development and credentials

Case Studies & Success Stories

Donor testimonial: UDL enabled academic success for a daughter with disabilities

Case #1

Jeffrey Horwitz, CEO, Moreland Wealth Services Corporation, describes CAST's impact on his daughter’s education through UDL and its broader applicability.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

CAST-created framework and guidelines for inclusive learning, supported by professional development, research, publishing, and a broad set of resources and tools to implement UDL across education and workforce environments.

Target Market

Schools, districts, colleges, apprenticeships, and workplaces aiming to design inclusive, accessible learning experiences; PreK-12, Postsecondary, and Workforce contexts

Unique Value Proposition

CAST pioneered UDL and combines research-driven guidelines with extensive professional development, publishing, and a global community to systematically remove barriers to learning across multiple education and training contexts.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

Not specified; CAST is a nonprofit and accepts donations; CAST is IRS-recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-deductible contributions

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