Presentation Transcript
Slide 2:Accessible Instructional Materials
September 24, 2009
Current Practice in Louisiana :Current Practice in Louisiana Centralized Ordering [system ensures accessible instructional materials are documented for all students with print disabilities]
Statewide Collaboration Book Depository, LIMC, LATI [system documents timely delivery as measured by date of order/date of delivery]
Procedures that are clear [Written guidelines for LEAs that facilitate ordering and delivery of materials]
Student need identified [Training modules facilitate identification of student need ]
Student need/progress monitored [The use of data collected to alert LEAs and inform changes]
Barriers and ChallengesBehind the Scenes :Barriers and ChallengesBehind the Scenes Development of a consistent approach to the identification of student need for alternative formats.
Development of methods that document timely delivery of core materials.
Development of a shared library of current core and core related materials that provide immediate access for ALL students.
Forms, Forms, Forms
Authorized competent authority
State Authorized Users (limit 5)
Student Eligibility Forms [NIMAS vs. Chafee]
Limitation of Use Agreements
Digital Rights Management
Professional Development for School Administrators and Teachers
Identify Student Need
Ordering and Use of core and core related materials in alternate formats
Barriers and ChallengesFor Our Students :Barriers and ChallengesFor Our Students Student Achievement
Is the student need evident/identified?
Receipt of partial chapters due to unavailability
Use of non-core materials (that “will just have to do”)
Timeliness matters at every step
A. Student identification,
B. Response to interventions,
C. Ordering and delivery of materials
D. Use of materials in the classroom
Current Policies :Current Policies Roles for the State
Evaluation of the core and core related materials
Statewide contracts to procure materials purchased with state funds
Oversight of timely delivery
Roles for the Publishers
.XML file sets to the NIMAC for eligible students
.rtf, daisy, .pdf formats provided directly to the State for non-IDEA students
Roles of the LEA
Identify ALL Student Need and Eligibility
Order ALL appropriate formats for all students
Utilize sound instructional strategies supported by instructional materials that the student can access.
For All K-12 Instructional Material Providers :For All K-12 Instructional Material Providers IDEA, 2004, §300.172
Formats for Open Education Resources MUST support conversion into the major formats of Braille, Lg. Print, Audio, or Digital (e.g., .xml, .rtf, daisy)