The integration of universal design for learning principles (UDL) and assistive technology (AT) is a goal not just for special educators, but for the entire team. Find out how to move toward an integrated proactive approach that has as its goals the systematic adoption of UDL curriculum strategies and materials as well as access to the curriculum and high standards for all students. To help assess your current technology use and chart a course toward increased technology implementation, consult the EdTech Locator.

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Assistive Technology for Alternate Assessment and Evidence-Based Practice

Find out some ways to use technology for ongoing accessible diagnostic and prescriptive curriculum planning and alternate assessment through general education curriculum software that has been designed for universal access and provides scaffolds for differentiated instruction.

CAST Consultation Opportunities

CAST customizes consultation and professional development services to meet the particular needs and goals of educators at the school, district, postsecondary, and state levels.

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Digital Divide and EdTech

Browse a list of tools that provide fact sheets, research, articles, and online resources for addressing the multicultural digital divide.

EdTech Locator - PD Coordinators

Use the EdTech Locator to identify where you, your school, or district is located on a continuum of technology integration. Map a course to deepen your technology integration to improve the achievement of all students. In addition, use CITEd's Teacher Self Assessment to help identify your placement on the Ed Tech Locator.

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Emergency Management for Schools

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) sponsors Emergency Management for Schools trainings to provide support to school staff and administrators interested in enhancing their preparedness efforts. On this site, viewers can access four one-hour Web casts, each featuring one of the four phases of emergency management: Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. These Web casts can be played in conjunction with the Power Point presentations made available to enhance schools' training experiences.

Enhancing Your Instruction Through Differentiation

Enhancing Your Instruction Through Differentiation is a professional development module created by Access Center staff for technical assistance providers or district or State personnel. This module provides background information about differentiated instruction, demonstrates differentiation strategies, and addresses issues of implementation at the school and district level.

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Graphic Organizers and Implications for Universal Design for Learning: Curriculum Enhancement Report

This report will help you understand how graphic organizers can be used to help students with disabilities access the general education curriculum.

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Leveling the Learning Field (PDF)

This resource tackles the issue of ensuring that all learners achieve to their highest ability. The pyramid presented covers all areas of learning, including tasks, tools, environment, and learner attributes.

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Maryland Assistive Technology Network

The Maryland Assistive Technology Network (MATN) provides assistive technology specialists information on the most up-to-date AT policies, practices, and devices. CTE offers professional development opportunities to MATN members through its semi-annual institutes with nationally acclaimed leaders in assistive technology, regional meetings, and the MATN Online Web site.

Maryland Online IEP

The Maryland Online IEP is a tool developed by Maryland State Department of Education Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services in Partnership with Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education with funding from IDEA Part B, the U.S. Department of Education. The tool produces and maintains one complete record of IEP information for each child. The result is a high level of data integrity and accuracy from which educators and the families they serve can make effective decisions.

Math Matrix

The math matrix is intended to serve as a resource that matches technology tools with supporting literature on promising practices for the instruction of math for students with disabilities. Search for products and evidence among the six purposes of technology that support reading for students with special needs.

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MATNOnline Wiki

This wiki provides educators in Maryland with resources to support the education of all students in a Universally Designed for Learning Classroom supports students with disabilities with the use of Assistive Technology.

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Progress Monitoring Webinars and Online Trainings

Investigate these free, online training Webinars on topics such as Using Student Progress Monitoring in a Response to Intervention Model, and Using CBM for AYP and Other Data Reporting.

Reading Matrix

This matrix is intended to serve as a resource that matches technology tools with supporting literature on promising practices for the instruction of reading for students with disabilities. Search for products and evidence among the six purposes of technology that support reading for students with special needs.

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TechMatrix

The TechMatrix is a powerful tool for finding assistive and learning technology products for students with special needs. Users can create customized matrices for comparing products by searching products by subject (assistive technologies, math, reading, and writing) learning support, name, and features.

The Future of Assistive Technology (PDF)

This resource is the transcript from an assistive technology (AT) discussion held with experts. The discussion focuses on the current status of AT and how AT will continue to address the needs of diverse learners in the future.

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The Language of Learning (PDF)

The population of English Language Learners (ELL) in our schools is growing at a rapid rate. Just as assistive technologies (AT) are helpful for students with special needs, this article discusses how AT tools are beneficial for teaching ELL students.

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To Leave No Child Behind (PDF)

Educators are increasingly presented with the challenge of meeting accountability requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, particularly for low-performing students or diverse learners. This article discusses the challenges and how assistive technology and universal design for learning seek to address those issues. 

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Universal Design for Learning: Improved Access for All

This article discusses the basic principles of universal design for learning (UDL) and how to create a UDL environment in the classroom. This is also a good resource to provide parents with background information on UDL. 

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Using Technology to Support Diverse Learners

Here technology coordinators can find quick hitting information on types of technology tools that can help teachers effectively teach all students. Professional Development coordinators will also find useful materials and research to help teachers integrate technology into the curriculum to support diverse learners.

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