CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)

Have you seen it yet??? Useful and important Guidance from U.S. Department of Education released this week! Finally, a comprehensive look at how educators and systems can help ALL students manage behaviors and focus on learning. Sounds very #UDL to me. Check it out! CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)

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We’re thrilled to announce our first SIG meeting with Illinois Adult Education Equity VLC on Nov. 21! Join CAST’s Donald Walker for a powerful session on “What’s in a Word? Changes in the UDL Guidelines and the Importance of the Words We Use.” Discover insights into how language can shape #Equity in education. ?? Secure your spot now! Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/g7UTgadu #CAST #UDL #InclusiveEd #AdultEducation

?? The wait is over! Katie Novak, Ed.D. & Ashley Marlow, MS.Ed. Universal Design for Learning in Mathematics, K-5 is officially here! This essential guide for inclusive math instruction is packed with practical UDL strategies for building numeracy, positive math mindsets, and accessible learning experiences. Order your copy today: https://lnkd.in/gmrXRkJe #UDL #MathEducation #CASTPublishing #InclusiveClassrooms

?? New Podcast Episode! ?? Listen as Lindsay Jones, CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology), shares a powerful story on student agency in learning. Discover how UDL empowers kids to take charge of their education! https://lnkd.in/gPkCvFFB

?? Mark your calendars! CAST’s Accessibility Team and ReadSpeaker are hosting an exclusive webinar on Nov. 14— “The Equitable Trifecta: UDL, AEM & AT.” Join us to explore the intersection of #UDL, #AEM, and #AssistiveTechnology and discover how they support inclusive education for all students. Our expert panel will share best practices and actionable insights to help learners build agency and promote equitable learning environments. Register now to secure your spot and enter for a chance to win an Equitable Trifecta T-shirt from the Joy Zabala Foundation! Start by clicking the link here https://lnkd.in/g4vZdpYD #CAST #EdTech #A11y #InclusiveEducation

Inclusive technology is about designing AI to benefit every learner. Join us on November 12 at 1 PM PT as we discuss how to make this vision a reality with CITES Community of Practice. ?? Be part of the movement toward inclusive #Edtech by joining the conversation. Register now to connect with educators and tech leaders! ?? bit.ly/JoinCITES

Exciting News! ?? CAST is joining Clever Inc. Product Inclusion Series to share strategies on designing for neurodiverse learners. Join us on November 15 at 9 AM PT with Allison Smith Posey and Kelli Suding, M.Ed. where they’ll dive into actionable insights for inclusive edtech. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and build a more accessible future in education! ?? ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g7gpw2ng #ProductInclusion #EdTech #DEI #EdTechCommunity #InclusiveEdTech

CAST’s #CITES Community of Practice returns on November 12 at 1 PM PT with a focus on AI and Inclusive Technology! Join us to connect with K-12 educators, tech experts, and administrators committed to fostering #InclusiveEdTech in classrooms. ??Together, we’ll explore practical applications, address challenges, and share strategies for building accessible learning environments with AI. ?? Register here: bit.ly/JoinCITES #AI #Edtech #K12 #CommunityofPractice