Meeting the Needs of Students With Disabilities
Michigan schools are obligated to address the learning needs of students of all abilities, so everyone has equitable access to education. When students have the tools to learn according to their abilities, everyone wins. By learning more about accommodations, accessibility, and inclusive pedagogy, educators can apply best practices to meet all students’ needs in their classrooms.
Special education resources
Below you will find a variety of free resources to ensure your students are receiving online instruction that meets their needs.
Access for all
A guide for serving students with disabilities in online and blended learning environments
Accessibility in the digital age
A webinar to help teachers navigate the online teaching process and the importance of creating accessible digital lessons
Accommodations and accessibility guidelines
Michigan Virtual’s policy for online learning accommodations, including a few appropriate accessibility tools
Accommodations in the online classroom
A webinar offering panelists’ perspectives on accessibility and providing the different types of accommodations for remote students
Differentiation in the online classroom
A webinar featuring two experienced online teachers who offer strategies for differentiating instruction in a virtual learning environment
Individualized education program (IEP) and 504 Plan online accommodations guide
A resource containing suggestions for addressing accommodations in an online classroom
Virtual school course design
A research study publication that reveals barriers to accessible course design and strategies for addressing them
Supporting students with disabilities in K-12 online and blended learning
A publication supplying educational teams with content that will provide support for planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services for students with disabilities enrolled in online and blended learning environments
Supporting students with disabilities in remote learning environments
A webinar sharing what educators need to know when supporting students with disabilities in an online environment, including advice for parents