1:45PM – 3:00PM CT on Monday, February 26, 2024

The Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) researched the inclusive practices of five virtual school models and convened an advisory board of national online learning experts. Explore resources developed by this national cohort of experienced online learning leaders to support inclusive technology practices.

3:30PM – 4:30PM ET on Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Gain insights into the assistive technology (AT) guidance released by the U.S. Department of Education in January 2024. Leaders from the Office of Special Education Programs and the Office of Education Technology will discuss and highlight resources for students with disabilities and the practitioners, teachers, parents, and caregivers who educate and support them.

3:30PM – 4:15PM MT on Thursday, February 8, 2024

All learners have the potential to access technology features, once reserved for children and youth with disabilities. Join Tara Courchaine from the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) at CAST to learn about the top 10 actions district leaders can take to design and deliver inclusive technology systems.

8:30AM – 9:30AM ET on Saturday, January 27, 2024

Join this highly interactive session to observe how to facilitate intentional conversations meant to build consensus around the current state of inclusive technology implementation. We’re getting “fishy” with it and will be using the fishbowl strategy to get these conversations started! Participants will receive actionable resources and tools to start their #InclusiveEdTech journey.

1:00PM – 2:00PM ET on Friday, January 26, 2024

This session will explore how together the UDL framework (the mode) and inclusive technologies (the means) can foster inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning experiences to empower children and youth. You will have the opportunity to try the UDL framework with your own tools and take away strategies to share with educators in your setting.

11:00AM – 11:45AM ET on Friday, January 26, 2024

In partnership with district leaders from across the country, the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) developed a series of professional learning resources that provide videos and activities district leaders can customize and turnkey within their schools or districts to support teams on inclusive technology practices.

8:30AM – 9:30AM ET on Friday, January 26, 2024

During this session, explore a professional learning series of videos and resources to help you “prime the pump” to implement inclusive technologies. The session will close with a brainstorming activity to ensure there are “Monday morning” action items you can take along the journey to implement inclusive technology systems.

3:30PM – 4:15PM ET on Thursday, January 25, 2024

This session emphasizes how meaningful engagement with families can support the creation of an inclusive education ecosystem. Learn from examples of parents/guardians who joined school teams to move the needle in collaborative planning, putting students first to ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.

11:00AM – 11:45AM ET on Wednesday, January 24, 2024

In this session, we will discuss a range of ideas to promote a digital literacy curriculum that includes the rights and responsibilities of digital producers and consumers, including the ability to build inclusive and accessible resources and to assess privacy/security risks, so our students, teachers, and staff are tech-savvy and future-ready.

10:00AM – 12:00PM ET on Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Explore guides developed by the CITES Virtual Learning Project including how to support IT, AT, and accessibility implementation, develop IEPs/504 Plans for virtual learning and key professional learning considerations. Participants will gain insights into best practices, innovative approaches, and evidence-based strategies to empower diverse learners to reach their full potential in virtual environments.