Sam Catherine Johnston

Director Postsecondary and Workforce Development, CAST

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

inclusive higher education changes teaching and learning for the better for everyone #thinkcollege

[Think College @thinkcollegeICI]

It's a great day to "Think Higher. Think College."! Take a minute to watch this teaser video from our new public awareness campaign, and then visit the website for a full length video & many more resources! https://t.co/es6Vpv3i0C #ThinkHigher #ThinkCollege #THTC

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

Elementary, middle and high school educators come learn what you can do to be part of #inclusiveHigherEd and #thinkcollege

[Think College @thinkcollegeICI]

Teachers! We have tons of strategies and information for you about #InclusiveHigherEd, presented by other teachers. Don't miss the Think Higher. Think College session on TUES 4/25 at 2pm just for you! Register now! #ThinkHigher #ThinkCollege #THTC https://t.co/ZNoq4F5Bux

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

To all the amazing people who have said: YES! How can I help? Let's try it. Of course it can be done. You have supported these amazing role models with Down syndrome and we can't wait to see where the next generation goes #worlddownsyndromeday and @WorldDSDay

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

Especially when times are hard in education, we need community. Register for the UDL IRN in person and online March 14th and 15th. It's going to be great!

[Lindsay Jones @LD_Advocate]

Looking for innovative community talking about how to change #education to reach & engage all? Join us online! 👇#udlchat #atchat #udl #aem4all @CAST_UDL

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

Looking forward to reading this!

[Ellie Richards @EllieCRichards]

Excited to share that my first, first author paper is here! Couldn’t have done it without @MargaretDWeiss⁩’s mentorship & @madelynrallen’s support
#schoolmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth https://t.co/DJ1O9wkQPu

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

The UDL IRN summit is right around the corner! This is an excellent opportunity to come together either virtually or in person in Orlando to join in on the UDL research and implementation conversation. Get your tixs!

[CAST @CAST_UDL]

Experience Universal Design for Learning first-hand at the #UDLIRN Summit celebrating 10 years of #UDL community, March 14-15, with pre-conference sessions on March 13. Online and in-person registration options are available. Join us: https://t.co/L2NAf1WvyF #UDLchat #education

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

I love this! Quinn is a scholar athlete in a university that goes beyond providing just what is required under 504 and ADA for accommodations and support. High expectations + high quality support = Quinn crushing it.

[Misericordia University @MisericordiaU]

Quinn Crispell, a first-year student with Down syndrome, accomplished her first semester as a DIII cross country athlete as a traditional full-time student, achieving a 3.75 GPA and set to run in the National Down Syndrome Society’s relay race in March.
https://t.co/Az2oOIGQoQ

[Think College @thinkcollegeICI]

Each year in February we celebrate and promote CTE Awareness Month. CTE programs specialize in preparing students to work in the skilled trades, applied sciences, and modern technologies. Read our article about CTE Awareness month at https://t.co/Aqz45yebG1

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

CAST and @maschoolsk12 are working to ensure that students with disabilities have a wide variety of options to nurture their interests and talents and make meaningful choices after formal education ends. Join @eyeonaxs on Valentine's day for this webinar to hear more.

[CAST @CAST_UDL]

We're working with @MASchoolsK12 to build CTE educators' knowledge + skills in #UDL to better include students w/ disabilities. Join our live webinar to learn about the project and meet the team, including project leader @eyeonaxs: https://t.co/0Y1pEhvMMK #CareerTechEd #CTEmonth

[CAST @CAST_UDL]

Is your work focused on designing instruction in #postsecondary settings? Register for our new online course and learn how #UDL can improve the postsecondary teaching and learning experience for everyone. Classes start Feb 27: https://t.co/tqFkNVf1G7 #HigherEd #UDLHE #UDLchat

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

UDL is in Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st. Century Act and we are working with districts and states across the US to ensure all students can thrive in #CTE .

[CAST @CAST_UDL]

CAST’s Career & Technical Education lead, Dr. Amanda Bastoni, was named the national #Inclusion, Access, Equity & Diversity coordinator for @actecareertech, ensuring that all have access to #CTE and can succeed in CTE programs. : https://t.co/kRPhzbuRwL #CareerTechEd #CTEmonth

[Lindsay Jones @LD_Advocate]

Love this! Focusing on Strengths will help us build the future. @CAST_UDL @NSF Proud to partner on this important work! @SamCJohnston1 #STEMeducation #UDL

[Think College @thinkcollegeICI]

Reminder! The Community Support Network Transition Institute is taking place January 25-27, 2023 virtually on Zoom and is FREE to attend! There are over 50 speakers on a myriad of Transition Topics. Register at: https://t.co/8pGwUk75x0

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

So glad this book by @jamesmckenna is out! Workplaces are also learning environments and UDL is needed for workplaces to be successful and effective for all workers.

[CAST @CAST_UDL]

Using exemplars from across sectors and industries, McKenna highlights how #learning & development professionals can redefine learning goals in the #corporate environment. Order your copy of "Upskill, Reskill, Thrive" from CAST Publishing: https://t.co/JffV7F9NM2 @jamesmckenna

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

@mrshuber11 @Hawk_Principal It will be so fun!

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

The CAST UDL symposium such a great time for people to come together and this year the focus is thinking about the many places UDL can be. Submit a proposal and show where UDL can go.

[CAST @CAST_UDL]

The 9th Annual CAST #UDL Symposium Call for Proposals is open! We're searching for ideas that explore how UDL can be used as a lens to see the work of #teaching and #learning. Share yours before midnight PST on January 20, 2023. 👉 https://t.co/ZIhTvLupDJ #UDLchat #education

[CAST @CAST_UDL]

How can outdoor recreation be used to increase #STEM career pathways for underrepresented #rural #youth? We're researching that very question in New Hampshire! Find out more about this exciting CAST project: https://t.co/aFciP8URzK #UDLchat #OutdoorRec #CareerTechEd

[Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles @hillary_atp]

MA first in nation removing systemic barriers to access #HigherEd for people with #IntellectualDisabilities and #Autism by signing new law. #Inclusion #Equity
https://t.co/mnp1tmtf5X

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

@CAST_UDL @UofNH @UNHPrez This is one great example of how CAST's eportfolio supports experiential education and why we codesign with our stakeholder to reach all learners. Co-design of this eportfolio helped us decide on a mobile first approach. Easy to see why that important when you're by a lake!

[Sam Catherine Johnston @SamCJohnston1]

love this and I'm going to tune in!!

[CAST @CAST_UDL]

Learn more about the importance of family engagement in inclusive technology practices. Subscribe using your favorite podcast app or use our interactive transcript on our website while you listen: https://t.co/SUwlvx1bvA #AEM4all #family #inclusion #InclusiveEdTech #caregivers