Description
Recorded: May 15, 2024
Length: 90-Minutes
Do you have students who are facing barriers to accessing core curriculum due to language, learning style or disability? Foundational to Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is the belief that ALL students need access to core instruction. Assuring that students have “accessible versions of educational materials may mean the difference between learning barriers and learning opportunities.” (National Center on Accessible Educational Material).
As educators, we are tasked with providing learning materials that are accessible to diverse student groups. What resources are available to guide educators through this process? The Special Education Technology Center (SETC) in Washington State has created a free online learning course in an Open Educational Resources (OER) format to help educators navigate the process of vetting and creating educational material that is fully accessible to students, staff, and parents. Join us to discuss how to break down access barriers by integrating this professional development content in your classroom and district practices.
As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:
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Discuss two ways that accessible core curriculum materials can benefit student learning in your classroom.
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Compare and contrast at least two tech tools and strategies to improve accessibility of curriculum content in your classroom or district.
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Evaluate your classroom or district’s accessibility needs and identify one step you can take to improve accessibility for students.
Kristin Leslie, ATP, MAT, OTR/L, Director of the Special Education Technology Center, Central Washington University.
