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Our resources are developed with our Framework Development and Knowledge Development partners and designed for education leaders seeking evidence-based practices for creating and sustaining inclusive technology ecosystems in school districts.
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Integrating CITES & MTSS Frameworks
The Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) framework and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) have the potential to offer schools a comprehensive approach to both design and implementation of inclusive technology systems. This article explores the potential of integrating the CITES and MTSS frameworks, and how, by leveraging the two, schools can strengthen their inclusive technology systems, and promote accessibility, equity, and improved learning outcomes.
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CITES Literature Reviews
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Leadership Practices
Are you collecting data about technology planning and implementation practices in an inclusive technology ecosystem as part of a continuous improvement process?
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Infrastructure Practices
Are you collecting data about technology infrastructure planning and support in an inclusive technology ecosystem as part of a continuous improvement process?
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Teaching Practices
Are you collecting data about how the district empowers educators to implement inclusive technology practices and strong pedagogy?
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Learning Practices
Are you collecting data about how the district empowers learners to leverage technology to develop agency and autonomy?
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Assessment Practices
Are you collecting data about how the district communicates accessibility and assistive technology (AT) accommodation requirements across all assessment types to ensure the assessment system supports all learners?
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Family Engagement Practices
Are you collecting data about engaging families in technology planning and support in an inclusive technology ecosystem as part of a continuous improvement process?
Get the Family Engagement Self-AssessmentWhat do leaders need to know about inclusive technology systems?
Find out in these blog posts on the UDL Center blog from the CITES team at CAST.
Five Things District Leaders Need to Know About Inclusive Technology Systems
Learn about a district’s leadership role in implementing inclusive technology systems that promote equity in education.
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Five Things AT Leaders Need to Know About Inclusive Technology Systems
As accessible technologies become more ubiquitous, where’s the line between educational technologies and assistive technologies?
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Five Things EdTech Leaders Need to Know About Inclusive Technology Systems
Ultimately, providing equal opportunities for all learners is more than an education issue — it’s a civil right.
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