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Teams representing assistive technology in MCPS are committed
to the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) by:
- Collaborating and problem solving across stakeholder groups
- Providing high quality staff development
- Providing meaningful school-based support
- Recommending and supporting hardware and software that increases student learning
We involve all assistive technology stakeholders in developing and carrying out our AT mission statement, core values, and goals.
Special Education Technology
Teams |
Purpose |
High Incidence Accessible Technology (HIAT)
8001 Lynnbrook Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 657-4959
(301) 657-4971 Fax |
HIAT provides support to MCPS staff on accessible technology. HIAT is funded through the Department of Special Education under the Physical Disabilities Program, HIAT's purpose is to build the internal capacity of schools to use technology to improve the performance of struggling students. |
Interdisciplinary Augmentative Communication Technology Team (InterACT)
7921 Lynnbrook Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 657-4929
(301) 657-4969 Fax |
InterACT collaborates with school teams to support MCPS students with severe communication disabilities, provides professional development opportunities, and supports the development of adapted materials to enable students to participate in the curriculum.
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The Vision Program
2 Teachers' Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 670-2250
(301) 670-2259 Fax |
The Vision Program is committed to ensuring that each student has the necessary accommodations and appropriate materials/equipment in order to effectively access instruction in the least restrictive environment. |
All software purchased by the Office of Special Education is tested by the Division of Technology Innovation.
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