Bringing UDL to Life in Math Classrooms
In partnership with CAST
Discover how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) helps teachers design math lessons that engage every student and make learning accessible, clear, and meaningful.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) provides a framework for reaching every learner by reducing barriers, clarifying expectations, and increasing engagement. In this session, Great Minds® and CAST share practical ways to apply UDL principles in math classrooms, helping teachers plan lessons that keep all students motivated and confident as they meet grade-level expectations.
Watch the full recording below to revisit key strategies and classroom examples.
What the Webinar Covers
- Proven models (like number lines and fluency routines) that connect learning across grades.
- Math routines that support student discussion, academic language, and reasoning.
- Built-in scaffolds that help all students access grade-level content.
What You'll Learn:
- How Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles support lesson design that fosters access and engagement for all students
- Ways to create predictable lesson structures that make classrooms more focused and efficient
- Examples of routines and visual tools that clarify math concepts and strengthen participation
- Strategies for providing multiple ways for students to demonstrate understanding
- How UDL can simplify planning and help teachers deliver math instruction that is both effective and engaging
Presenters
Niel Albero and Mia Laudato, CAST
Steven Shadel, Great Minds
Want to Learn More?
Dig deeper into UDL’s practical applications and accessibility standards.
Explore CAST’s interactive framework for designing instruction that fosters engagement, representation, and action/expression.
→ Access UDL Guidelines (CAST)
Learn how accessible technology supports student learning and meets ADA Title II requirements.
→ Access CITES Title II Guidance
Find tools and guidance for implementing accessible technology systems across schools.
→ Access Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES)
Review the global accessibility standards used to ensure digital content is perceivable and usable by all learners.
→ Access WCAG 2.1 AA Conformance Standards
Discover professional learning opportunities to deepen your use of UDL in classroom practice.