Technology  


 

    FDLRS provides assistance and support in the appropriate use of a variety of technologies for students, teachers, professional staff, and parents. Support services are available in the areas of assistive technology, instructional technology, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), AIM/NIMAS Florida services, and virtual/online instruction.

    In addition to the Technology Specialists at all 19 local FDLRS Centers, FDLRS includes 5 Regional Technology Specialists, 5 Regional Assistive Technology Specialists, a statewide assistive technology loan library (TSLL), statewide services for students who are deaf & hard of hearing (RMTC), and statewide services for students who are blind or visually impaired (FIMC).

    Your FDLRS Tech project exists to provide support in the following areas:

• Promote local awareness of assistive and adaptive technologies, including FCAT accommodations

• Provide training and information activities in the use of technology to support student achievement in curriculum areas assessed by FCAT and Alternate Assessment procedures, including high and low tech accommodation

• Provide training and information in the effective use of digital text in the classroom

• Provide training and information activities in the preparation for online curriculums and online testing activities

• Provide opportunities to explore equipment, components, and program solutions that may expand learning options for students through the use of new and emerging technologies

View current training presentation on Reading Support

View archived presentation on Assistive Technology