The CAST UDL Guidelines™ are a tool that can be applied in any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners are able to access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities. The Guidelines are a set of concrete suggestions rooted in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an educational framework developed by CAST.
UDL is based on scientific insights into how humans learn, and is supported by evidence to benefit learners of all ages and across learning contexts. The goal of UDL is learner agency that is purposeful & reflective, resourceful & authentic, strategic & action-oriented.
The UDL Guidelines can support educators, curriculum developers, learning and instructional designers, researchers, parents, and more to apply the UDL framework to practice.
For more guidance on Universal Design for Learning and how to use the UDL Guidelines in practice, find additional resources in the CAST Professional Publishing catalog, or explore our online courses and professional development opportunities for PreK-12, Postsecondary, and Workforce and CTE.
Introducing CAST UDL Guidelines 3.0
The UDL Guidelines are a living, dynamic tool that is continuously developed based on new research and feedback from practitioners. After launching our most recent effort to update the UDL Guidelines in 2020, on July 30th, 2024 we are thrilled to release UDL Guidelines 3.0!
This new iteration of the UDL Guidelines responds to a strong call from the field—both practitioners and researchers alike—to address critical barriers rooted in biases and systems of exclusion for learners with and without disabilities.
Explore the Future of Education with CAST’s UDL Guidelines 3.0 Webinars!
View our series of free, dynamic webinars designed to empower educators, administrators, and leaders with the latest insights and practical strategies from the UDL Guidelines 3.0.