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Congratulations to these innovative schools and outstanding teacher leaders who use assistive technologies to make a positive difference to improve literacy skills.

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Arizona

Gilbert Public Schools/Desert Ridge Junior High
AT Tools Change Student’s Outlook on Learning & Life

Connecticut

Pomfret Community School
Blended Curriculum Connects Students with Special Needs

Reader’s Theater Program Builds Self-Esteem to Win Award

Florida

Brentwood Elementary School
Improve DIBEL Scores with Phonics Instruction Software

Georgia

Colquitt County, GA School District

Fulton County Public Schools
District Writing Program Bridges General and Special Education

Callaway High School Troop County
9th Grade Reading Academy Boosts Independent Reading

Illinois

Schaumburg School District Video

Building Wings Reader’s Theater Toolkit—Student Advocacy Works!

Indiana

Indiana Public Schools
Teaching Words as Symbols Works for Students with Autism

Louisiana

St. Thomas More Catholic School
High School Students Improve Skills Through eBook Reading Curriculum

Maryland

Pine Crest Elementary School, Maryland Public Schools
Assistive Technology Tools Help ESL Learners Read and Write

Sherwood Elementary School - Maryland High Incidence Technology Team
Creative Teaching Approaches Involve Students and Technology

Minnesota

Highland Park Junior High School
Adolescents with Autism Enjoy E-Pal Exchange with College Students

North Carolina

Mocksville Elementary School
Co-Teaching and Computer-Aided Instruction Improve Spelling and Decoding Skills

East Carolina University, Snow Hill Primary School
Research - Phonics Instruction through Technology Raise Academic Achievement

New Jersey

Spotswood School District & Memorial Middle School
RTI Model Boosts English Proficiency Scores

Educators Experience Added VALUE Through Use of AT

Ohio

Dayton Ohio Public Schools
Research Proves Assistive Technologies Enhance Writing and Vocabulary Skills

Oregon

West Linn/Wilsonville – Oregon School District
Using AT to Bring Uniformity to Educational Programs, Save Time and Resources

Texas

Texas, Region IV – Building Inclusive Schools Initiative

Joe-Dan Mills Elementary School
Autistic Students Write First Words & Sentences

Virginia

Fairfax County School District
Educators Use Accessible Text Reader for 5th Grade Global Social Studies Unit

Fairfax County School District
Summer Writing Camp Empowers Students to Improve Literacy Skills

Springfield School District
Writing with Technology Boosts Elementary Students’ Writing Scores