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
Not specified in provided content
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
Case Studies & Success Stories
Donor testimonial: UDL enabled academic success for a daughter with disabilities
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
Not specified in provided content
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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