8:00AM – 10:00AM ET on Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Experience how the CITES framework can empower systems change. When assistive technology and accessible materials are readily available in the environment, teachers are able to meet the needs of the natural variability in the classroom. Presenters will guide you in designing an action plan based on self-assessments and your learning goals.

1:30PM – 3:30PM ET on Tuesday, January 23 – Friday, February 23, 2024

Five educational leaders in North Carolina came together to develop a comprehensive unit plan titled #A11Y Exceptional Children’s Summer Institute on Accessibility. Along with the journal article, we are building a Canvas course that can be used by educators at all levels to learn to design with empathy and to craft accessible and inclusive learning experiences.

3:00PM – 3:45PM ET on Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Join the CITES team at OCALI as we explore how meaningful engagement with families supports the development of an inclusive education ecosystem.

11:00PM – 12:00PM ET on Friday, October 13, 2023

Join the CITES team to discuss meaningful and authentic family engagement in the digital learning process.

9:30AM – 12:00PM CT on Thursday, October 12, 2023

Join the CITES team at Closing the Gap to empower an army of professionals to advocate for the learning support needs of every student.

12:30PM – 1:00PM ET on Friday, September 22, 2023

Join the CITES team to delve into virtual learning programs' needs to ensure that students participating have access to AT, AEM, and the accommodations needed to be successful.

12:00AM on Monday, July 24, 2023

Check out how family engagement plays a critical role in creating and sustaining inclusive technology systems.

12:00AM on Monday, July 24, 2023

Check out the new resources filled with promising practices and opportunities for growth to support students with disabilities in virtual programs.

12:00PM – 1:00PM ET on Thursday, July 20, 2023

Join this fun and engaging session with the Technical Assistance Specialists from the National Center on AEM at CAST as they bring the synergy in sharing tips, tools and resources for how to create and vet for accessible learning opportunities.

1:30PM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023

This will be a fun workshop that will explore ways to debunk the mindset of “it’s cheating” through personal stories, understanding learning disabilities, and discussion of the different skill sets of reading and the “what” is accessible educational materials (AEM) and most importantly the “why.” Attendees will learn about no cost, valuable resources to dive deeper into the what and how of accessibility.