Presented by Margie Wells, Digital Learning and Library Media Program Specialist, Orange County Public Schools (FL); and Allison Kibbey, Director of Instructional Technology and Library Media, Orange County Public Schools (FL)
One of the most important duties of teachers is creating inclusive learning environments, which often requires using technology. In the edLeader Panel “Inclusive Learning Environments: Simple Tech Solutions, Big Impact,” experts discussed creating inclusive learning environments and how incorporating technology can have profound impacts on students.
When you consider the power education has in launching a child’s future, giving every student the same interactions, services, and access becomes more than just a regulation; it becomes a guiding principle.
Presented by Vanessa Lombardo, Training and Learning Manager, Bookshare, an Initiative of Benetech
Presented by Sue Thotz, Director of Education Outreach, Common Sense Education; Paul Valente, Facility Automation Architect, Chicago Public Schools (IL); and Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation Lead, Logitech
Moderated by Keith Krueger, CEO, Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
Presented by Dr. Jill Louters, Superintendent, New Rockford-Sheyenne School District (ND); and Dr. Jason Van Heukelum, Superintendent, Winchester Public Schools (VA)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Families are thirsty for information about inclusive technology that supports their children with disabilities. They want to understand and inform the tools schools use. They want to collaborate. Yet, while family engagement is essential—and promoted in the Every Student Succeeds Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—it is often not operationalized.
During the edLeader Panel “Inclusive Technology: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Learners,” prominent education leaders emphasized the critical role of integrating inclusive technology systems within schools. The discussion centered around the unveiling of the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) framework, an initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.
Presented by Maggie Pickett, MA, CCC-SLP, Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, CAST; Dr. Angel Morgan, Assistant Instructional Professional, Arizona State University; and Erika Chapman, Parent Liaison, Program for Exceptional Children, Florence One School District (SC)
Presented by Luis Perez, Ph.D., Disability & Digital Inclusion Lead, CAST; Sharon Smith, Ed.D., Director of Special Education, Hampton Township School District (PA); and Christine Fox, CITES Project Director, CASTFox, CITES Project Director, CAST