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Developed in Collaboration with the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) represents a paradigm shift in education that has the potential to improve outcomes for a broad range of students. MITS, in collaboration with CAST, has identified four critical elements intended to serve as a foundation for implementation and further research.  Instruction aligned with the framework of UDL must minimally include each of the four critical elements shown below. 

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On behalf of Michigan educators, Michigan's Integrated Technology Supports (MITS) negotiated statewide discount pricing for Boardmaker software.

Mayer-Johnson offered fantastic discounts:

  • Boardmaker v.6 Plus with addendum libraries (mac or PC) $280.00 per copy (normally $515.00)
  • 10% OFF ALL M-CODED ITEMS
  • 5% OFF ALL R-CODED ITEMS  

Download the order form (PDF) and place your order directly with Mayer-Johnson.

The price is good through April, 2011.

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The U.S. Department of Education has named David Rose, chief scientist and co-founder of CAST, to a technical working group charged with developing a new National Educational Technology Plan that guides the use of information and communication technologies in transforming American education.

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Using ARRA Funds Provided Through Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to Drive School Reform and Improvement

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides approximately 100 billion dollars to save and create jobs and to reform education through various funding streams, including: Part B of IDEA (IDEA Part B); Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA); and the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF). This short-term influx of additional funding is a historic opportunity to improve American education. This document provides guidance on possible uses of IDEA Part B ARRA funds that are likely to have an impact on student learning outcomes and school reform.

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Sample Language for Adoption Contracts and LEA Purchase Orders.

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For many students with disabilities, the limitations of print technology raise barriers to access, and therefore to learning. Following the passage of the IDEA in 1997, it has become essential that all students have access to the general curriculum, and thus to the print materials of which it is composed.

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The TechMatrix Web site is a powerful tool for finding educational and assistive technology products for students with special needs.

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