CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)

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

Exciting news in #EdTech! 🌟 #Corgi, CAST’s free digital graphic organizer, is now officially #UDL certified, making it an outstanding resource for #InclusiveEducation. Corgi’s certification highlights its quality and its alignment with Universal Design for Learning, giving educators a powerful tool to support all learners. Discover how UDL-certified tools like Corgi are transforming classrooms: https://lnkd.in/gU648jGP

Inclusive learning just took a big step forward! 🌟Eureka Math Squared by Great Minds has earned the UDL Product Certification, highlighting its commitment to accessible education and the growing impact of UDL standards in edtech. With more UDL-certified tools, educators are better equipped to support all learners. #EdTech #UDL #InclusiveEducation #EurekaMathSquared #GreatMinds

Interested in learning about the latest updates to #UDL Guidelines? Join Donald Walker 11/21 2-3pm EST Sign up here 👉🏽 lnkd.in/gKMQVaYP

CAST is excited to celebrate a milestone for Assistive Technology Update! 🎉 Join us in honoring their 700th episode and hear from Mia Laudato of CITES, who shares crucial insights on #InclusiveEdTech and #AssistiveTech that empower educators and families. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g3M3SSf5 #AllMeansAll #ATAwareness 💬 More ways to connect with CAST and explore Mia’s work are in the comments below! 👇🏽

Monday, I presented on creating an inclusive learning environment for adult learners in Oregon at their Adult Basic Skills Conference. It was a two session kickoff to a series of modules, virtual workshops and online group work through April 2025. CAST worked with LINCS to create this series to support adult learners. There was great sharing about fear, trauma, and need for the joy of exploration, belonging/representation and identity for adults too. Thank you Oregon ABS for the honor of leading this work with you. The joy of learning is not just for kids! Representation benefits both those who appear in the images AND those who don't. When you remove barriers to learning, you create the possibility for agency and agency is empowerment! #udl #udl3.0 #CAST

🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that #EurekaMathSquared by Great Minds has achieved the UDL Product Certification! This milestone not only highlights Eureka Math Squared’s dedication to inclusive learning but also reflects the growing importance of UDL in the edtech industry. 👏 Join us in celebrating Eureka Math Squared’s commitment to making math accessible for all learners. Discover what the UDL Product Certification means and how it’s shaping the future of educational tools. https://lnkd.in/grwR_b7z #EdTech #UDL #InclusiveEducation #ATAwarenessMonth #EurekaMathSquared #GreatMinds #CAST

Implementing AI in schools? 📚 CoSN’s latest report lays out actionable steps to ensure #AIAndAccessibility for all students. Prioritize equity, privacy, & inclusivity in your AI journey. Discover how CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) & Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) are shaping the future of #K12 AI. Dive into the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/gtwr4Eij #AIAndAccessibility #K12 #EdTech

📢 Teachers, empower your students with disabilities through AI! 💻 Join us on Nov 12 at 1 PM ET for a hands-on webinar with Michelle Deal, Director of Learning Technologies at Landmark College. In “Empowering Students with Disabilities: Harnessing AI for Success,” Michelle will dive into how AI can support students in areas like reading, writing, focus, time management, and organization. 📝 What can you expect? Practical tools to help students personalize their learning experience, build self-advocacy skills, and gain confidence using AI responsibly. Walk away with strategies that make a real difference in the classroom! 🌟 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make AI a valuable resource for your students’ success. Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gGSdTTqu