A 4-part webinar series

CAST & TESOL: Access by Design

TESOL International Association and CAST UDL is excited to present Access by Design, a four-part webinar series for PreK–12 educators to deepen their understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its power to transform instruction for multilingual learners of English (MLEs)!

Access by Design will give educators the opportunity to explore the UDL framework in depth — examining how flexible design principles can remove barriers, build on student strengths, and create more equitable learning environments for every learner.

Between September 2 and September 23, 2026, the Access by Design series will bring together educators for four live webinars, each diving into one of the core pillars of UDL. Facilitators will guide participants through practical strategies and research-backed approaches across four themes.

Why Attend?

  • Learn how UDL principles can be applied to support the linguistic and cultural assets of multilingual learners.
  • Discover flexible instructional approaches across engagement, representation, and action & expression.
  • Gain insights and inspiration from experts in UDL and multilingual education.
  • Collaborate with fellow educators, share resources, and build connections within a growing professional community.

Who should participate? This series is designed to support primary & secondary ELT and content area classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, and teacher educators.

 

An infographic with the four themes of Access by Design. Theme 1 with a brain icon: Designing for All: An Introduction to UDL & Multilingual Leaners, 3 September 2026. Theme 2 with a person reading an e-book icon: Multiple Means of Engagement: Spark & Sustain Learning for Multilingual Learners, 10 September 2026. Theme 3 with an icon showing multiple people around one open book: Multiple Means of Representation: Making Content Accessible for Every Learners, 17 September 2026. Theme 4 with an icon of a completed checklist and bullseye target: Multiple Means of Action & Expression: Voice & Choice for Multillingual Learners, 24 September 2026.

Pricing

Type Rate
TESOL Member- Standard Rate US$35
TESOL Member- Reduced Rate US$25
Nonmember US$65

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Registration is ongoing through September 2026. However, to have access to this amazing content in real time, we encourage you to register now. It’s going to be a blast, and we’re looking forward to seeing you there!

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About the Access Community

About the Access by Design Series: With each session, participants will:

  • Attend a live webinars facilitated by TESOL and CAST experts.
  • Interact with fellow participants in our online community platform.
  • Be open to partnership, networking, mentoring, and coaching each other.
  • Present a "problem of practice" and some "practitioner wisdom" to the online discussions.

Participants will have time to explore UDL tools and strategies and discuss findings with each other. This series is a collaborative effort designed to give everybody a practical and applicable understanding of how to use UDL principles to support multilingual learners in the language learning classroom.

Recording Notice: All sessions will be recorded and available on the TESOL Canvas platform for participants for a month following each webinar.

Certificates of Completion: By viewing each webinar and participating in each asynchronous online discussion, you'll receive a digital badge you can share online! An electronic certificate of completion will be provided to those who complete all the tasks.

The 4 Themes

Live workshop: 03 September 2026, 6pm ET

Meet the Presenters:

Gracie Allely taught K-12 ESL internationally for twelve years. She completed her master's degree in English language learning and her doctorate of education at the University of North Dakota (UND). Allely is an experienced teacher educator, program developer, and curriculum designer. She has extensive experience working with grants and co-developed a teacher training program for public school English teachers in Ecuador.  As the TESOL director of professional development, Allely manages TESOL’s professional learning offerings, as well as develops new courses.

 

 

Live workshop: 10 September 2026, 6pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Mohamad Nabil

Mohamed Nabil is an ELT Professional Development Specialist, teacher trainer, conference speaker, and educational consultant based in Saudi Arabia. He is the Founder of Educast International Conferences and has delivered professional development sessions for educators across the MENA region and beyond. Mohamed is a former Teacher Trainer and Digital Marketing Consultant with Macmillan Education MENA. His work focuses on teacher development, learner engagement, AI in education, Universal Design for Learning, and practical classroom innovation.

Gracie Allely taught K-12 ESL internationally for twelve years. She completed her master's degree in English language learning and her doctorate of education at the University of North Dakota (UND). Allely is an experienced teacher educator, program developer, and curriculum designer. She has extensive experience working with grants and co-developed a teacher training program for public school English teachers in Ecuador.  As the TESOL director of professional development, Allely manages TESOL’s professional learning offerings, as well as develops new courses.

 

Live workshop: 17 September 2026, 6pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Mohamed Nabil is an ELT Professional Development Specialist, teacher trainer, conference speaker, and educational consultant based in Saudi Arabia. He is the Founder of Educast International Conferences and has delivered professional development sessions for educators across the MENA region and beyond. Mohamed is a former Teacher Trainer and Digital Marketing Consultant with Macmillan Education MENA. His work focuses on teacher development, learner engagement, AI in education, Universal Design for Learning, and practical classroom innovation.

Gracie Allely taught K-12 ESL internationally for twelve years. She completed her master's degree in English language learning and her doctorate of education at the University of North Dakota (UND). Allely is an experienced teacher educator, program developer, and curriculum designer. She has extensive experience working with grants and co-developed a teacher training program for public school English teachers in Ecuador.  As the TESOL director of professional development, Allely manages TESOL’s professional learning offerings, as well as develops new courses.

 

Live workshop: 24 September 2026, 6pm ET

Meet the Presenters:  

Mohamed Nabil is an ELT Professional Development Specialist, teacher trainer, conference speaker, and educational consultant based in Saudi Arabia. He is the Founder of Educast International Conferences and has delivered professional development sessions for educators across the MENA region and beyond. Mohamed is a former Teacher Trainer and Digital Marketing Consultant with Macmillan Education MENA. His work focuses on teacher development, learner engagement, AI in education, Universal Design for Learning, and practical classroom innovation.

Gracie Allely taught K-12 ESL internationally for twelve years. She completed her master's degree in English language learning and her doctorate of education at the University of North Dakota (UND). Allely is an experienced teacher educator, program developer, and curriculum designer. She has extensive experience working with grants and co-developed a teacher training program for public school English teachers in Ecuador.  As the TESOL director of professional development, Allely manages TESOL’s professional learning offerings, as well as develops new courses.

 

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