CAST UDL WEBINARS

CASE is proud to partner with CAST (Helping educators and organizations apply insights from the learning sciences and leading-edge practices to education design and implementation) on a webinar series featuring Universal Design for Learning (UDL). 

This 4-part series on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will take place on the following dates and each session will be held at 3:00 P.M. (central time). The presenters for these sessions will include Shaunta Singer and Susan Shapiro.

Please be sure to enter the ATTENDEE'S email in the "preferred email" box on the registration form to ensure the link to join the webinar is sent correctly.  Do not enter any other email. 

February 12th Recording Link
    
February 26th Recording Link
    
March 12th Registration
    
March 26th Registration
 
 
February 12, 2025: Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 3.0   
This session will provide Special Education Administrators with an overview of the updated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines 3.0 and its potential to drive system change in leadership. Participants will explore how the foundational concepts of UDL creates inclusive, equitable learning environments for all students, including those with disabilities. We will explore how these guidelines can help improve accessibility for all students. Administrators will leave with actionable strategies for leading UDL initiatives and fostering a culture of equity across schools and districts.
 
February 26, 2025: Introduction to the Schoolwide Improvement Criteria (SIC)
In this session, participants will be introduced to the Schoolwide Improvement Criteria (SIC), a framework designed to guide school leaders in improving educational outcomes for all students, including those with disabilities. We will explore how the SIC provides a comprehensive approach to creating systems to enhance school culture, teaching & learning, leadership and professional learning. Administrators will gain insights into how the UDL guidelines 3.0 align to the SIC with a particular emphasis on creating inclusive, accessible, and equitable special education systems.
 
March 12, 2025:  Introduction to Coaching
This session will focus on the fundamental principles of coaching within the context of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Administrators will understand the UDL guidelines’ core concepts with particular attention given to capacity building, sustainability and progress monitoring. A suite of tools will be offered to support administrators in leading coaching efforts that:
  • Foster reflective practice
  • Build leadership capacity
  • Design meaningful and responsive professional development, 
  • Honor educators in their learning, 
  • Foster collaboration among staff and
  • Promote inclusive environments for creating a coaching culture that promotes ongoing growth and improvement in both educators and students.
March 26, 2025:  Key Changes in Guidelines 3.0
The updated UDL Guidelines 3.0 bring significant changes that deepen the focus on equity, accessibility, and inclusion for all learners. This session will examine the three primary principles of UDL—Engagement, Representation, and Action and Expression and provide an overview of these enhancements. We will discuss the research behind the revisions, possible impact of these changes as well as practical examples of how administrators can use the updated guideline to address bias, welcome interest and identities, and strengthen learner agency. Administrators will explore ways the guidelines can be applied to drive systemic improvements.