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a free web-based tool that enables anyone to author and publish educational materials that use the Universal Design for Learning framework to flexibly respond to the needs of all learners. The link to the press release that explain more about the product and a link to the actual tool is located at: http://www.cast.org/about/news/2013-03-12.html

This is a free site that allows you to build online interactive lessons or modules... really easy and really cool!

Create dynamic, UDL supported learning environments!

"At this school in Tokyo, five-year-olds cause traffic jams and windows are for Santa to climb into. Meet: the world's cutest kindergarten, designed by architect Takaharu Tezuka. In this charming talk, he walks us through a design process that really lets kids be kids."

At this collaborative board you will find an amazing array of pins leading you back to Top Teacher blogs where the authors are sharing their favorite tips and freebies. We work hard to mix it up every day so you hear from a variety of folks.

Collections of comprehensive resources formerly FDLRS

""Toolbelt Theory" is based around the idea that as humans we are tool users, and that we choose tools most effectively when that choice begins with the Task at hand, and then considers theEnvironment in which that task must be performed, the Skill set of the individual (the tool chooser), and the Tools which are available (Thus the acronyn TEST)  --Ira Socol "

This collection of visual supports and other resources provides examples of various strategies that can be used to support students on the autism spectrum, as well as others with and without disabilities. Some of these visuals have also been used as part of a school's Response to Intervention (RTI) or as part of School-wide Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS). Many of the visuals can also be used with families to assist their son/daughter at home. Others may benefit adults on the spectrum, as well.

Visual supports from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about services provided by the Loudoun County Public Schools' Assistive Technology Team including information as to why it is beneficial for students and staff to consult with a trainer prior to requesting an assistive technology evaluation.

Free classic literature to download (middle school and up)

Welcome to Planet eBook, the home of high-quality - FREE - classic literature. All our works are entirely free to download, read and share. Get to it!

This YouTube channels provides a wealth of videos provided by the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) tools and best practices for education.

Assessing Students' Needs for Assistive Technology (ASNAT) 5th Edition - complete version

This 18 minute video talks about re-designing education using a universal design for learning approach (without ever using the words Universal Design for Learning).

How Do You Know It? How Can You Show It? Data collection Reed, Bowser & Korsten

Research shows that the best learning environments are those in which the students are engaged, active, and moving. In 2012, Loudoun County Public Schools implemented a number of Xbox Kinect consoles for students with disabilities. Participants in this session will learn about the positives and pitfalls of the implementation process as well as the progress made by students using the technology. The session will include a discussion of technical and environmental considerations, account creation, avatar generation and customization, games selection, online collaboration and communication (using Avatar Kinect), and case studies describing specific IEP goal progressions and comparisons. Let's play!

Our apologies. There is inaccurate information on this page of the Calendar. The statement "School employees can have the monthly fee (approximately $30) taken directly from your paycheck" is inaccurate. It should read "County employees can have the monthly fee (approximately $30) taken directly from his or her paycheck." The version on http://lcps.org/at has been altered to remove the wording altogether. Our apologies for the misinformation, Loudoun County Public Schools Assistive Technology Team

"This podcast is devoted to helping parents of children with speech and language delays and disorders. Carrie Clark, a speech-language pathologist from Columbia, Missouri, offers resources, information, and activities about speech and language development and delays. Carrie will empower you to use fun and easy activities to improve your child's speech and language skills at home. Activities and information cover a range of ages, ability levels, and disabilities. Topics covered include: articulation, apraxia, phonology, language, late talkers, alternative/augmentative communication (AAC), autism, stuttering, reading, social skills, down syndrome, following directions, answering questions, grammar, etc. Information is also great for speech-language pathologists and educators of children with speech and language delays!"

"Episode #118 features an interview with Michael Milliman, a 2012 Teacher of Merit from Amherst, New York at Smallwood Drive Elementary, who describes his implementation of  Edmodo.com with his fifth grade classroom."

"Excel 2010 is a spreadsheet application in the Microsoft 2010 Office Suite. Excel allows you to store, manipulate, and analyze data in organized workbooks for home and business tasks. New innovations in Excel 2010 include the enhanced data viewing features of Sparklines and Slicers."