Parent Workshop — Building Books for Your Young Child

Laying a strong foundation in reading is essential for all youngsters. This one-day workshop provides an opportunity for participants to build digital books that support young children's reading. Using the CAST UDL Book Builder participants will learn

  • how to create digital books that are supportive and engaging
  • how to add sounds, images, and glossary terms to their books
  • how to add supportive text to help with understanding the book concepts
  • how to download and print the book

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Uses for Your ARRA Funds

CAST's professional development and custom consultation services align with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Education Stimulus funding by supporting the goals of the IDEA, Title I and Education Technology (Title IID) programs. Invest in our nation's future by making a great education a top priority for all students.

-> ARRA - CAST PD Offerings

-> CAST's ARRA Stimulus Flier

More information on the ARRA

U.S. Department of Education's Overview of ARRA

The ARRA "Saving and Creating Jobs and Reforming Education" A Slideshow Presentation, U.S. Department of Education April 3, 2009.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Using ARRA Funds Provided Through Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to Drive School Reform and Improvement. This document is published by OSEP and endorsed by NASDSE as providing useful guidance to states and districts beyond just the funding aspects. See pages 16-19 - UDL is mentioned as one of the strategies that "could be used as part of comprehensive efforts to turn around low-performing schools."


Questions?
Contact Leslie O'Callaghan at
(781) 245-2212, ext 273, or by email at pd@cast.org.