Universal Design for LearningTeachers face the challenge of helping all students learn and succeed in their classroom. This is a daunting task due to the diversity of learners from different learning styles, English skills or even learning disabilities. The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) was founded in 1984 by a group of educators wanting to provide a better educational experience for students with disabilities. The results of their research led CAST to develop Universal Design for Learning (UDL) which is based on universal design principles used in architecture and construction. Universal design aims to provide access for all. This goal of universal design would mean accessible design features for buildings in the construction field. CAST (nd) defines universal design for learning as “a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to acquire knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning.” This is accomplished by providing rich learning supports and reducing program barriers while maintaining high standards of achievement for all. This framework is based on best practices and serves as an aggregation of research-based techniques to increase student success. Universal Design for Learning is organized into three general principles that have been broken down in great detail as part of the Universal Design Learning Guidelines developed by CAST. . The principles of UDL are designed to provide multiple means of representation, action, expression and engagement (CAST, 2011). Multiple means of representation include varying the way information is presented to students as well as providing the medium of paper needed for one's particular program. I would lead the training where teachers would take on the role of the student and go through the different activities, articles and video. The training would enable teachers to gain their own understanding of how these changes can be made to the existing curriculum to achieve the same end result, but increasing student engagement and access for all learners. Universal Design for Learning can be used to modify any existing lesson to change activity types and teaching methods to open access to all learners and positively impact student achievement. students. The foundations of universal design were put in place to support students with disabilities, but these principles of UDL are just best practices that would improve any teacher's teaching, regardless of the type of students in the class..