Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that helps create learning environments that are flexible and inclusive for all students.

UDL is based on research in learning theory and neuroscience, and is designed to improve learning outcomes for all students.

What are the UDL Guidelines?

The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework developed by CAST to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. The guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.

The goal of UDL is learner agency that is purposeful & reflective, resourceful & authentic, strategic & action-oriented.

• The Universal Design for Learning Guidelines
• CAST.org (CAST is a nonprofit education research and development organization that created the Universal Design for Learning framework and UDL Guidelines.)