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Ensuring Equity and Access for All Students with WCAG-Compliant Newsela
February 10, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join in as the Learning Technology Center and ILTPP vendor partner Newsela explore the upcoming compliance changes for Web Content Accessibility. On September 2, 2021, Illinois signed a first-of-its-kind bill (House Bill 26 or “the WCAG bill”) requiring all online education tools used in Illinois classrooms to comply with the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA. This is a critical step toward increasing equity and accessibility in learning for all students, especially those who are often left behind.
During this webinar, we will discuss what WCAG is and what it means for all students learning. We will explore:
- A checklist to ensure your online tools are WCAG compliant
- How Newsela’s content -published at 5 reading levels – can support districts with their literacy efforts across the curriculum with an accessible student experience
- Newsela’s other features designed to enhance accessibility and equity standards
Who Should Attend:
Technology Leaders
Technology Support Staff
Instructional Technology Leaders
District and Building Leaders
Teachers
Curriculum/Instruction Leaders
Instructional Coaches
Librarian or Media Leaders
Business Officials
All are welcome
Matt Jacobson, Online Learning Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center
Luci Cambria, Curricular Solutions Architect at Newsela
Contact your dedicated Account Manager:
General inquiries: iltpp@newsela.com 
New Newsela Schools or Districts
Jenny Pearl
Illinois Partnerships
847-691-1019
Jenny.Pearl@newsela.com
Current Newsela Partners
Nicky Dunlap
Illinois Partnerships
773-495-0703
Nicky.Dunlap@newsela.com