UDL Lesson Plan Template
This UDL lesson plan template follows the CAST UDL Guidelines version 3.0. It keeps the learning goal separate from the ways students reach it, with a box for each of the nine guidelines under Engagement, Representation, and Action and Expression.
- Grade Level
- K to Grade 12
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
UDL Lesson Plan Template Example
A 5th grade main idea lesson with options planned for all nine UDL 3.0 guidelines.
What's in the UDL Lesson Plan Template
Goal, Standard and Barriers
Boxes for the learning goal, the standard and the barriers students may face.
Nine Guideline Boxes
Three columns, one for each principle, with a box for each of its three guidelines.
Assessment and Materials
Two boxes at the bottom for how you will check learning and the tools you will use.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand.
How to Use the UDL Lesson Plan Template
Write the Goal First
State the learning goal without naming the activity or the tool students will use to reach it.
List Possible Barriers
Name what could keep students from reaching the goal, such as reading level or prior knowledge.
Plan Engagement Options
Under Engagement, note options for interests and identities, effort and persistence, and emotional capacity.
Plan Representation and Action
In the other two columns, add options for taking in information and for showing what students know.
Add Assessment and Tools
Write how you will check that the goal was met, then list the materials and tools students can choose.
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