Framing the Future of Learning with Technology
The goal of the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) is to empower school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems that serve all students, including students with disabilities who require assistive technology or accessible educational materials. To do this work, we are creating and disseminating a framework of evidence-based practices to enhance the successful use of technology by all students. We provide technical assistance to districts, educators, and families to ensure that students with disabilities are able to use the technology tools they need to foster learning and life success.
Note: The framework development process is ongoing and therefore the content of this site will be continuously updated. For more information on the status of the framework development, visit the Framework Development Process.
What's New?
CITES Framework Field Guide for Teaching
Build effective teaching practices that promote inclusive technology and education systems with our new downloadable guide.
District Examples
Download the case stories and visit the vignettes to explore the CITES framework from a district perspective.
Virtual Learning
These resources focus on promising practices related to educating and supporting students with disabilities and their families in virtual learning..
Technology supports access to learning.
The CITES Framework offers district leaders the opportunity to collaborate so that all learners with disabilities have the supports, scaffolds, and tools to be and feel successful.
Featured CITES Events
Critical Considerations: Inclusive Technology Practices for All Learners
This free webinar hosted by CoSN will provide an overview of critical inclusive considerations including device capacity, the management and interoperability of devices, the accessibility of technology tools and resources, and the security of inclusive technology infrastructure systems.