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3. AEM Quality Indicators for K-12 Part 1: Meeting Timely Manner through a Coordinated System

4. The Quality Indicators for the Provision of AEM K-12
A coordinated system
Timely manner
Written guidelines
Comprehensive learning opportunities and technical assistance
Systemic data collection
Use of data to guide changes
Allocation of resources
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5. Objectives Participants will be able to
Explain, in their own words, the intent behind AEM Quality Indicators 1 & 2
Learn from the experiences and practices of other states to improve their own provision system for accessible materials and technologies
Know where to go to build more background knowledge and collect resources for further learning.
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6. Presenters Cynthia Curry, AEM Center Director
 Joy Lyons, AEM Coordinator, Bureau of Learner Strategies and Supports, Iowa Department of Education
Rachel Schultz, AEM Specialist, AT & AEM Center, Ohio
Angela Standridge, Education Specialist, Region 4 Education Service Center, Texas
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7. About Quality Indicators 1 & 2
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8. Quality Indicator 1
The agency has a coordinated system for the provision of appropriate, high-quality accessible materials and technologies for all learners with disabilities who require them.
Intent:
A coordinated system means that the agency has a method for ensuring that learners who need them receive specialized formats of print materials and accessible digital materials and accessible technologies.
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9. Sample Components of Quality Indicator 1
Means for ensuring the provision of
Print materials in accessible formats
Accessible technology to deliver them
Accessible digital materials
Commercial and OER
Selected and created
Accessible technologies
Usable without assistive technology or made usable with it
Accessible materials and technologies with appropriate copyright protection
Internal and external collaboration
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10. Quality Indicator 2
The agency supports the acquisition and provision of appropriate accessible materials and technologies in a timely manner.
Intent:
In general, “timely manner” means that learners who require accessible materials and technologies receive them at the same time that non-disabled peers receive materials and technologies. Appropriate consideration is given to factors that could delay timely delivery. Agencies have clearly defined policies and procedures to identify and address sources of delay.
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11. Sample Components of Quality Indicator 2
A state definition of timely manner as required by IDEA
Coordinating with Accessible Media Producers (AMPs)
Following timelines required by your Instructional Materials/Resource Center
Buying accessible
Creating accessible
Identifying and correcting delays
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12. Pre Self-Reflection
To what extent are Quality Indicators 1 & 2 addressed in your own provision of materials and technologies for students?
Not started
Somewhat
Really cooking!
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13. Ohio
Rachel Schultz, AEM Specialist, AT&AEM Center
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14. Partnerships AT&AEM Center powered by OCALI
Ohio Department of Education
Collaborative work between the two organizations
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15. Coordinated System Access at same time as peers
Work regularly to get districts on board
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16. Coordinated System Timeline
Federal Quota Registration
AEM Requests
Clearing House Library
Production Center
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17. Lending Library
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18. Texas
Angela Standridge, Education Specialist, Region 4 Education Service Center, Texas
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19. Texas Roadmap
TEA resources
Bookshare and Learning Ally
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20. Proclamation 2019: Digital Materials
Accessibility requirements of publishers:
Section 508
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA
If not in compliance, will be removed and not available to districts
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21. Proclamation 2019: Print Materials
Accessibility Requirements of publishers
Must provide NIMAS files to the NIMAC
MathML 3 code must be used inside the NIMAS files for books that contain math and scientific notation
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22. Iowa
Joy Lyons, AEM Coordinator, Bureau of Learner Strategies and Supports, Iowa Department of Education
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23. Braille Demand Service
Iowa Prison Industries
Turn around time
Next day return
Exponential growth over 3 years
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24. Testimonial
"As a TVI, Braille on Demand has been a game changer in regards to my job. Braille on Demand is the perfect name for a service that has gone far towards letting students (with sight impairments) have materials at the same time as their peers."
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25. Q&A
Timely manner through a coordinated system
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26. Questions for Joy (IA), Rachel (OH), or Angela (TX)
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27. Post Self-Reflection
To what extent are Quality Indicators 1 & 2 addressed in your own provision of materials and technologies for students?
Not started
Somewhat
Really cooking!
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28. AEM Progress Monitoring Tool for K-12 on the Horizon!
Accessolution?
Traccessibility?
Accessiful?
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29. Contact Information
Cynthia Curry, Director, AEM Center
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Please access digital handout for contact information and resources provided by our presenters from Iowa, Ohio, and Texas
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30. Link to Our Evaluation Please take a moment to complete our evaluation

31. OSEP Disclaimer
The contents of this presentation were developed under a cooperative agreement with the US Department of Education, #H327Z However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government, Project Officer, Tara Courchaine, Ed.D.
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