Applying the Principles of Universal Design via Tablet Technology Budget Request Amount: Number of Students Affected: Grade

Level: Fourth and Fifth Grade Summary: Universal design is a set of principles that gives all individuals an opportunit to learn! "ablet technolog is a po#erful resource #hen implementing fle$ible% individuali&ed% and enriching educational programs! "his technolog allo#s students #ith moderate to severe needs to integrate in a more meaningful #a into the general education classroom! "he applications for tablet technolog #ithin the special education population are endless! "ablets can be used as augmentative and alternative communication devices for students #ith communication disorders! "he technolog can be used to differentiate learning during group instruction #ithin the general education classroom! Also% it could be used for evidence collection for '() ob*ectives or +,ASalternative testing! Main Objectives: .! "he )ath#a s% Reach% and Language based classrooms at the /est 'ntermediate School #ill implement the principles of 'nvolvement% )reparation% Application% and 0evelopment 1')A02 to promote universal design via tablet technolog #ithin the substantiall separate classroom% the general education classroom% and elective classes! 1')A0 frame#or3s developed b Speciali&ed (ducation Services% 'nc! http:44###!sesi-schools!com42 Ho ill this project help your stu!ents meet those objectives"

Involvement: Students #ith communication disorders need e$tensive practice #ith their communication devices to improve fluenc ! Barriers to communication can lead to marginali&ation from the learning communit ! ,ommunication and speech are derived from continued interactions bet#een communicative partners! 'f one partner is not familiar #ith the assistive communication device% it ma hinder the flo# of language!

5o#ever% most students are familiar #ith tablets! 'f the students are not familiar #ith tablets% it is an enriching learning e$perience on the versatilit of tablet! Applications such as + "al3"ools% )ro-Loco% or LA+) /ords for Life can be used for augmentative and alternative communication s stems! Preparation: "o improve the universal design of instruction% special education instructors #ill collaborate #ith the general education and elective teachers about lesson topics! Special education teachers #ill research different applications that ma improve the student6s participation in classroom learning! For e$ample% a student #ho is #or3ing belo# grade level in math can #or3 on a program li3e FAS"" +ath 1https:44itunes!apple!com4us4app4fast-math4id7.89:9;<=>mt?@2 #hile other students are #or3ing on grade level content! Applications% such as FAS"" +ath% assist teachers #ith a vast librar of activities and formative and summative assessment options! "he tablets can be used to meet the goals and ob*ectives of the students6 '()s as #ell! 'n regards to #riting and implementing '() goals% the tablet can be used as a service deliver platform% a component of a prompting hierarch % or to assess generali&ation of s3ills! Application: "he tablet can be used across a multitude of settings for a #ide variet of learners! "he tablet #ill assist students to meet '() goals and ob*ectives% e!g! increased communication s3ills for non-verbal students% improved reading comprehension for students #ith language based disabilities% sorting similar ob*ects% improved e e contact! Applications such as Grammar Aammers 1http:44itunes!apple!com4us4app4grammar*ammersprimar -edition4id7@97@BBB9>mt?@C2 or Splash +ath Bth grade 1http:44stud padinc!com4splash-math-grade-B2 #ill be used throughout classroom lessons to provide multisensor approaches to enrich (LA and math instruction! Development: "ablet technolog allo#s students opportunities for self directed learning! /or3ing as partners in learning #ith their teachers% the students can use the technolog to deepen their understanding of topics of their o#n choosing! Dur students need as man chances to practice self agenc s3ills as possible! "he man applications of tablets allo# our students a level of choice in their learning activities not previousl possible!

Ho is your proposal innovative" "his proposal #ill ma3e inclusion of children #ith significant special needs about more than simpl accessing a social environment! "he #ill have the opportunit to participate in meaningful learning activities alongside their peers #ithout fear of social stigmati&ation! "ablet technolog #ill improve teachers6 abilit to implement universal design into their lessons! Also% a tablet #ill offer teachers a robust arra of interventions% such as the Reader raven app for decoding instruction! 'n addition% it provides ne# opportunities for peer modeling of s3ills and visual or auditor prompts #ithin prompting hierarchies! Eideos of peers or staff #ill be used to model targeted behaviors or as part of a prompting hierarch during discrete trial instruction% e!g! hand #ashing% social greetings% color identification% or comparing fractions! Ho !oes this proposal complement or enrich the e#isting curriculum$ as it relates to the Strategic Plan" "his proposal is directl lin3ed to the district6s strategic goal to ensure technolog is an integral part of the support of student-centered learning 1p!72! Dpportunities for gro#th highlighted #ithin the plan include the need to include technolog into dail learning and utili&ing technolog to support student centered learning 1p!@-:2! "his proposal addresses the goal to continue to build and maintain strong student support programs! 't provides a tool to enhance inclusion programs that promote effective progress in the least restrictive environment 1p!:2! %u!get re&uest 'tem Amount . i)ad ; . Dtterbo$ 0efender Series ,ase Attachment for )ro*ector Total 'ost FB<@!:: Supplier /almart /almart Budget /ebsite Amount F7B:!<< http:44###!#almart!com4cp4.<:7<BB F=:!:: http:44###!#almart!com4ip4DtterBo$0efender-Series-for-Ne#-i)ad4;;<;8<@<

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Ho !oes this proposal tie into !istrict goals regar!ing stu!ent achievement" "his proposal can help the /est meet its goals of improved student achievement on (LA and +ath +,AS tests! 'mproving +,AS scores of students #ith disabilities is one of the most difficult hurdles for schools throughout the state! Utili&ing targeted interventions on a tablet can assist students #ith meeting this goal! Also% a tablet provides a vast toolbo$ of options for students ta3ing the +,AS Alternative test! "he video feature can be used to record student responses! Applications on the i)ad can be used as programs to demonstrate gro#th! Sources: Gelle % A! n!d! n! page! Hhttp:44###!techlearning!com4from-the-classroom4<<.=4involveprepare-appl -and-develop-ipads-in-the-classroom4B8897I! Alan Lene % ! N!p!! /eb! .< Dct ;<.7! Hhttp:44###!cast!org4udl4I!