Date:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Time:
1:00PM – 1:45PM ET

Location
FETC 2025external site
Orlando, FL

Speakers
Mia Laudatoexternal site, Co-project Director and Senior Technical Assistance Specialist - CAST/CITES
Christine Foxexternal site, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer - CAST

Description

Join us for a “CITES-seeing” adventure—where EdTech, UDL, and accessibility meet in a dynamic guided tour through 10 powerful tools that support all learners. Using part of the CITES Framework as our roadmap, we’ll explore how EdTech can be inclusive and create flexible, supportive and engaging learning experiences in reading, writing, math, executive functioning, and more. Each featured tool is a “stop” on our journey, demonstrating how to reduce barriers to learning by offering multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement—the core principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants will discover built-in supports such as text-to-speech, predictive writing, visual scaffolds, language translation, and progress monitoring that can be used to support all students, especially those with disabilities and diverse learning needs. Aligned with CITES system-level evidence-based practices, this session also highlights resources on how to integrate these tools into strategic planning, PD, and IEP development—ensuring accessibility isn’t a detour but part of the main route. Whether you're designing universally accessible lessons, supporting multilingual learners, or leading inclusive tech initiatives, you’ll leave with a toolkit of strategies to transform every classroom into an inclusive learning adventure.

Register
FETCexternal site