Prince George's County Public Schools is striving to ensure that all students have equivalent access to computer-based instructional technology and accessible technology infused-learning resources. For more information about the TIFA initiative click the Project Description link in the right-hand navigation bar.
To help schools comply with these requirements ongoing training is available to all staff. Resources are posted on this web page to provide information and support school-based training activities.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research based national movement that recommends strategies utilizing technology to meet the instructional needs of all students. Technology can provide resources for more flexible, differentiated instructional opportunities and support each content area's framework and pacing guide.
For a overview of UDL see the PowerPoint:
UDL - Improve Student Achievement with Technology
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Text version: UDL - Improve Student Achievement with Technology
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Enabling Accessibility on Your Windows Computer!
Software Accessibility - Technical
Standards - Self Guided Learning Tool
Web-Based Products Accessibility - Technical
Standards - Self Guided Learning Tool
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Operating System and Software Tutorials:
These tutorials were developed by the Center for Technology in Education
in conjunction with MSDE:
Windows Operating System Tutorial (3 page PDF file, 689 KB)
For additional information see also Microsoft Accessibility: http://www.microsoft.com/enable
Macintosh Operating System Tutorial (6 page PDF file, 442 KB)
For additional information see also Apple Accessibility: http://www.apple.com/disability
Microsoft Word Accessibility
Tutorial (2 page PDF file, 444 KB)
Internet Browsers Accessibility Tutorial (4 page PDF file, 329 KB)
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The CAST web site: http://www.cast.org
A not-for-profit organization that uses technology
to expand opportunities for all people, especially those with disabilities.
These briefs were developed by the Center for Technology in Education
in conjunction with MSDE:
Accessibility Issues with Graphing
Calculators (2 page PDF file, 109 KB)
COMAR Brief (2 page PDF file,
123 KB)
Some additional information was added to this document by LTSG
Important Web Sites (1 page Word
document, 54 KB)
Adapted from information provided by CTE
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Review your skills - Interactive PowerPoint Tutorials:
TIFA - Part 1
TIFA - Part 2
Please email Linda Sweeting, sweeting@pgcps.org, or call 301-925-2874 if you have any questions.
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