🎆 As we close out the year, we’re grateful for everyone advancing learning with purpose and inclusion. Here’s to a new year of collaboration, innovation, and learning without limits. PS: Curious what’s ahead in 2026? Explore upcoming CAST events and opportunities: www.cast.org/connect/even...

UDL-Con returns at Spring CUE 2026, March 18–21 in Palm Springs, California. CAST will highlight accessibility, UDL, and inclusive systems design, including CITES work. Agenda details coming January 2026. Register using CAST’s page to get started. members.joincalie.org/events/event...

🎉 Happy Holidays from our CAST family to yours. We’re grateful for our partners, customers, and the UDL community working together to make learning more inclusive for all. ✨

Reminder that nominations are still open for the 2026 McGraw Hill Pathfinder Awards. This award recognizes educators expanding access and transforming learning across education. Awardees receive $5,000 + a personalized learning consultation with CAST. Nominate before the deadline: bit.ly/4owuF6D

CAST is heading to FETC 2026, Jan 11–14 in Orlando 🥳. Join us for the Inclusive Leaders Summit (supported by Seesaw), a community Meet & Greet (ReadSpeaker), and sessions on accessibility, AI for access, MTSS, and UDL-aligned EdTech. Save 10% with code CAST10: www.fetc.org/register

More languages mean more access. UDL Guidelines 3.0 now include additional language versions, made possible by dedicated translators. Explore what’s available, share feedback if your language isn’t listed, and pass this resource along to a colleague. udlguidelines.cast.org/more/downloa...

Accessibility is ongoing work. Join @ksuding.bsky.social on Dec 18 for AEMing for Access, a 30-minute live session focused on accessible educational materials and assistive technology. Register now: www.cast.org/connect/even...

@cast-udl.bsky.social is proud to partner with Project Tomorrow as a Speak Up Champion Outreach Partner for 2025–2026. This collaboration helps elevate the voices of K–12 stakeholders to inform more responsive, inclusive education systems. Learn more about Speak Up. www.tomorrow.org/projects/spe...

Project COOL is a UDL-based coaching model for elementary instructional coaches and teachers. Built on evidence-based, high-leverage practices, it offers modules, tools, and videos to support instruction. Learn more about Project COOL on the CAST website. www.cast.org/our-impact/p...

CAST Wrapped drops soon 🥳 Sign up to get it first — and share with a colleague who’d love to join the CAST community. www.cast.org/connect/subs...

Save through December 8. Sign up for our newsletter to receive the promo code for discounts on CAST mini courses, the Postsecondary Intro to UDL, and books and products. Learn more and subscribe: www.cast.org/connect/news...

@cast-udl.bsky.social joins global partners in a Joint Statement for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We call for concrete steps toward inclusive education by 2030. #IDPD2025 Read the statement and take action. www.cast.org/connect/news...

Tomorrow! Discover how drones, UDL, and real-world design can transform STEM learning anywhere 🗳️🛸 @cast-udl.bsky.social Take Flight study shows how 1,100+ students boosted confidence, skills, and STEM identity. Don’t miss data you can use now. Register here: home.edweb.net/webinar/stem...

Inclusion by design. Kelli and Luis join accessibility expert David Berman to unpack ADA Title II changes and global accessibility trends. Don’t miss S5 E4 of The Learning Experience: www.cast.org/resources/ti...

Cyber Monday savings are live! 🥳 CAST course discounts continue today and remain available through December 8. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to invest in inclusive, UDL-aligned learning, this is it. See details: www.cast.org/connect/news...

CAST’s biggest online learning savings of the year start today Select courses are now available at special Black Friday–Cyber Monday rates through December 8. Plan your 2026 professional learning while these discounts last. Explore the details: www.cast.org/connect/news...

This year’s CAST retreat gave us time to reconnect, plan, and build together. The momentum and shared purpose were energizing. We’re looking forward to what’s next. Stay tuned for more in the new year.

Black Friday–Cyber Monday Deals Are Coming 🥳 Don’t miss CAST’s biggest online learning offer of the year. Special discounts on select courses are coming soon—your chance to plan professional learning for 2026. Details drop on Black Friday—stay tuned. Explore the Canvas Catalog: learn.cast.org

K–12 online learning continues to expand, but many students still face accessibility gaps. Learn practical strategies from Quality Matters, CAST, and NC Virtual Public Schools on December 4 at 12 p.m. PST. Register for the webinar: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

UDLCon at Spring CUE 2026 is coming March 19–21 in Palm Springs. Join CAST and CALIE for hands-on learning, inspiring sessions, and community focused on inclusive education. Learn more and register at the UDLCon event page. www.cast.org/connect/even...

@cast-udl.bsky.social is featured in Forbes for work using AI and real-world learning experiences to expand access and help students build career-aligned skills. Read the Forbes article at: www.forbes.com/sites/ulrich...

#TBT to CAST’s @techmia.bsky.social on The Learning Experience podcast, where she explains how the #CITES Framework helps schools build inclusive technology systems that support every learner. Listen here: www.cast.org/resources/ti...

New Title II rules make digital accessibility a priority for 2026. At #FETC 2026, @techmia.bsky.social shares 10 edtech tools to make learning more accessible for every student. Add this session to your plan and use CAST10. www.cast.org/connect/even...

Educators in Paraguay are collaborating with #CAST to strengthen UDL systems that support every learner. Real partnership. Shared design. Global impact. Learn more: www.cast.org/what-we-do/ #UDL #InclusiveEducation #GlobalEducation #EducationLeadership

Today we honor all who have served and those who continue to serve 🇺🇸. @cast-udl.bsky.social extends our gratitude to veterans, service members, and their families — including the many within our own community — for their courage and dedication.

The McGraw-Hill Pathfinder Awards are now open for 2026 nominations 🥳. Educators driving change in PreK–12, higher ed, or post-grad learning—this is for you. Winners receive a $5,000 prize plus a personalized CAST consultation. Nominate or learn more: bit.ly/4owuF6D

Next up in Pathways to Learning: One hour. Real examples. One UDL move you can use right away. Live Mon, 11/17 at 8 AM EST. Register here: www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/Enrol...

Ready to reimagine student support in higher education CAST’s instructor-led UDL course helps faculty and instructional designers reduce barriers and create equitable learning experiences. Starts February 3 📆 Register here: www.cast.org/resources/co...

Corgi is a free #UDL-based digital graphic organizer helping students think through complex science topics with clarity and support. Grateful to CAST authors Jenna W Gravel, Anne Marie Knokey, and Bryan Dean. Read more: www.datiak12.io/teaching-lea...

What does it mean to truly design for thinking? In Episode 3 of The Learning Experience Podcast, Alexis Reid joins us to explore executive function, UDL, and how AI can support or hinder learner success. Listen on the CAST website: www.cast.org/resources/ti...

Improve accessibility in your office or classroom with practical ideas from CAST experts. Join the next CAST Café on November 6 at 4 pm ET. Register once for the monthly series on the CAST website: www.cast.org/connect/even...

CAST at FETC 2026, Jan 11–14 in Orlando. Summit + sessions on accessibility, AT, UDL. Use CAST10 at registration. www.cast.org/connect/even... Happy Halloween from CAST — where inclusive learning is always in season. 🎃

ICYMI: Missed last week’s AEMing for Access? Jan McSorley shared how the VIGS Framework helps schools and vendors build trust and accountability in accessibility. Watch the recording: www.cast.org/connect/even... Know a colleague who’d find this helpful? Please share.

Blue Hills Regional Technical School worked with CAST & DESE to strengthen belonging and access in CTE—through student voice, cultural events, and UDL-aligned professional development. Read the impact story: www.cast.org/our-impact/c...

If you’ve ever asked, “How do I make this lesson work for everyone?”—you’re not alone. CAST’s self-directed UDL course helps teachers plan for learner variability with real, flexible strategies that work. www.cast.org/resources/co...

No tricks—just tech! 🎃 Join us Oct 30 (1–1:30 PM ET) for No Tricks, Just Tech: Boo-sting EdTech Collaboration. Learn practical ways to connect EdTech & AT using CITES tools. Register: bit.ly/TechInCITES

If you care about making learning more inclusive, you’ll want these updates. CAST’s newsletter shares real strategies, new resources, and free events worth your time. Subscribe here: www.cast.org/connect/subs... Know a colleague who’d benefit? Send this their way.

What does AAC and District Cybersecurity have in common? They are both an important part of a solid Inclusive Technology Ecosystem! Learn more about how you can build this for your District! cites.cast.org #AACMonth #CyberSecurityMonth #InclusiveTech #CITESFramework #MTSS #DistrictLeaders

Join our Pathways to Learning Community of Practice—monthly, live, and practical. Monday, 11/7 · 8:00 AM EST. Learn with peers and leave with one UDL move to try this week. Register here: www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/Enrol...

@cast-udl.bsky.social is headed to #TRENDS2025 🥳👏🏽 Join Amanda Bastoni as she spotlights UDL in CTE and access to practical PD for postsecondary educators. Follow CAST and Amanda for live updates and session highlights!

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School’s Journey. Student voice, UDL strategies, and placement data strengthened access and belonging. Read the impact story: www.cast.org/our-impact/c...

Thursday, 5:00–6:00 PM PST — Monthly Expert Talk with David Rose on UDL and AI. Smart prompting, planning workflows, assistive intelligence. Live Q&A. community.cast.org/posts/915264...

Oct 16, 1:00-1:30 PM EST: AEMing for Access with Jan McSorley. Move beyond 100% claims. Use the VIGS framework to set expectations, collect data, and drive real accessibility progress with vendors. Free, online. Register for AEMing for Access: www.cast.org/connect/even...

Tomorrow 2:00 PM EST: Free webinar with CAST and ReadSpeaker on learner agency with UDL for K–12 and higher ed. Get ready-to-use prompts, planning moves, and accessibility checks. With Luis Pérez, Heather Roxborough, Heather Avery, Brian St. Amour. Register here: bit.ly/CASTstrategi...

The Learning Experience features Kris Astle (SMART Technologies) and Dr. Matt Harrison on centering neurodivergent student voices in edtech, with 36 UDL-aligned recommendations. Listen to the episode: www.cast.org/resources/ti...

#TBT to UDL-Con 2025—our UDL community learning together and celebrating the humanity of teaching. From hallway conversations to hands-on sessions, your energy powered the week. Thanks to our sponsors for the support. #UDLCon2025 udlcon.cast.org/partners/

Did you know AI can power inclusion when guided by UDL? Our self-directed PreK-12 mini course covers smart prompting, barrier-busting strategies, and AI accessibility and ethics. Open enrollment. Online only. Register here: www.cast.org/resources/co.... Share with a colleague.

UDL Guidelines 3.0 just became more inclusive with additional languages—made possible by the work of dedicated translators. Explore the version that serves your community. Can’t find your language yet? We welcome your feedback. udlguidelines.cast.org/more/downloa...

The future of learning is inclusive + AI-powered. Join UDL co-founder David Rose & Bryan Dean for an Expert Chat exploring how AI can unlock new ways to design for every learner. Thu Oct 16 · 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST community.cast.org/posts/915264...

October is #NDEAM, a time to acknowledge the contributions made by workers in the disability community. We're kicking off the month by highlighting some of our grantees that provide #careerconnectedlearning to youth w/ disabilities: PYD, Uplift Education, and @cast-udl.bsky.social: bit.ly/4gQCh19