Design the future with us
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After a year for the history books, what does the future of learning look like? What does it feel like? How can we universally design that future so that each learner is honored and able to thrive? Join us for a virtual learning and networking experience filled with connected conversations that elevate our thinking around UDL and the future designed.
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Want to help out with CAST’s research?
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As part of our mission to bust all barriers to learning, CAST researches, designs, and develops innovative solutions to make education more inclusive and effective. You can help us by volunteering to be part of our research. You and your students will get exclusive access to one of our online tools in development, and your feedback will help shape future versions. How exciting is that?
We’re currently seeking 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade:
- inclusive science classrooms
- inclusive English language arts classrooms
- inclusive social studies classrooms
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Inclusive technology systems require effective leadership
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Effective technology leadership promotes the development of a balanced and inclusive technology infrastructure. The knowledge and skills of educational technology (EdTech) and assistive technology (AT) leaders offer are critical in the process. So what are these skills? Read the first two articles in our three-article series by Maggie Pickett, CAST Technical Assistance Specialist, highlighting five things each of these professionals need to know to increase their effectiveness in inclusive technology systems.
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Working on antiracism and UDL practices?
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A free Leadership Implementation Guide is now available to accompany Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning by Andratesha Fritzgerald! This concise Guide is designed to help school leaders leverage universally designed antiracist practices across their organizations. The Guide can also support book-study groups, postsecondary leadership courses, and independent study.
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AEM Center resources for summer learning
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School vacation is a great time to build your accessibility skills, and the updated AEM Center website has fabulous resources to help you get started. Watch the recording from our recent “open house” webinar and let our AEM Center team guide you through the content and features of the AEM Center’s newly updated website. From vetting materials for accessibility to learning about options for personalization, we’ll help you become an access and inclusion champion for the next school year.
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What does outdoor recreation have to do with UDL? CAST partnered with Career and Technical Education directors and state level administrators to develop a new state-level CTE pathway in outdoor education in New Hampshire. We convened key stakeholders to help us identify the most critical competencies and industry credentials to make recommendations for this new career pathway and co-designed a work-based extended learning opportunity that students can use to explore the new program.
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Don’t just spend your ARP funds—invest them in your staff
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Let CAST help you figure out how to use your district’s American Rescue Plan funds to jumpstart deeper learning in your school. Many of our students and staff are facing extra challenges, including learning loss, social-emotional concerns, and a widening equity gap. As you know, UDL is an evidence-based framework for achieving equitable outcomes for everyone, and CAST can help you address these challenges through UDL. Our professional learning team has options for short-term summer work and expanded opportunities to help you make positive, long-term changes with a one-time investment of ARP funds.
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