CITES Inclusive Technology Grant

We’re excited to announce an incredible opportunity for school districts in Pennsylvania to join the CITES initiative and receive high-quality technical assistance at no cost. Through this grant, your district will collaborate with experts and peers to build and sustain inclusive technology systems that enhance educational access for students with disabilities.

Benefits

• Free technical assistance from national experts in inclusive education and technology.

• Community partnerships with other districts across the country.

• Learn by doing: Be a part of a rapid improvement cycle and work alongside other districts committed to inclusive technology ecosystems.

• National recognition as a leader in inclusive education.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a district leadership team with representation from AT, IT, special education, general education, and family members.

• Participate in monthly technical assistance meetings and bimonthly state cohort calls.

• Engage in Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to improve technology systems.

• Support the development and dissemination of CITES resources for national use.

Apply Now

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Only three Pennsylvania school districts will be selected. Apply by October 30, 2024, and become part of the national effort to transform education through technology. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3MRtaPK

For more information, contact:

• Tammy Thompson-Cooke at tcooke@pattan.net

• Jennifer Geibel at jgeibel@pattan.net

• Greg Gerhart at ggerhart@pattan.net

• Mia Laudato at mlaudato@cast.org (questions about CITES and CAST)

Application deadline: October 30, 2024

The Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) empowers school districts to create inclusive technology systems that serve all students, especially those with disabilities requiring assistive technology. CITES provides a framework that works alongside existing efforts, bringing together experts and coaches to guide local teams in developing and sustaining inclusive technology ecosystems. Use the CITES Framework to help guide your application answers.

For additional questions or assistance in completing the application, your PA state contacts are:

• Tammy Cooke at tcooke@pattan.net
  
• Jennifer Geibel at jgeibel@pattan.net
• Greg Gerhart at ggerhart@pattan.net

Open Office Hours (drop-in): Mondays 3-4 PM (through October 28)

For questions about CITES and CAST, contact: Mia Laudato at mlaudato@cast.org