UDL Leadership CAST is a recognized nonprofit R&D leader in Universal Design for Learning with international reach and a network of education researchers, policy experts, and practitioners. This positions them as a potential partner for scalable UDL implementation projects, professional development programs, and policy advocacy initiatives.

Strategic Partnerships Recent and ongoing collaborations with SUNY Empire, Bismarck State College, ND nonprofits, and the Council of Science partners indicate CAST’s openness to co-designing training, certification, and capacity-building programs. This creates opportunities to offer integrated professional development, credentialing, and blended learning solutions.

Certification Programs The launch of the UDL Product Certification and related certification initiatives signals demand for standardized, verifiable UDL products and practices. This opens upsell opportunities around consulting, evaluation services, and marketplace-ready training for edtech vendors and institutions seeking certified solutions.

AI and Learning CAST’s collaboration with Stanford Medicine on AI plus learning differences and participation in UDL Con events highlight a focus on AI-assisted instructional design and accessible technology. This creates cross-sell potential for AI-enabled adaptive learning tools, accessible analytics, and policy-aligned AI onboarding services.

Funding and Outreach With revenue in a mid-tier range and active involvement in international conferences and funding partnerships, CAST presents opportunities to position enhanced grant-ready programs, sponsored research, and multi-institution training packages to expand reach and impact.