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February 2015: What’s In This Insider • Assessment Technology Learning Guide • Ensure IDEA Compliance with AT Support Services • Proven Math Success with Equals Mathematics • FREE Webinars and FREE Downloads

Assessment Technology for Students with Disabilities For students with disabilities, accessing a computer-based assessment with standard computer input devices can prove challenging and lead to poor assessment results. It is important that the appropriate computer access accommodations are provided to the student during the assessment to ensure the successful completion of the assessment.

Ensure IDEA Compliance and Student Success with Assistive Technology Support Services Assistive Technology Support Service from AbleNet is a comprehensive program of virtual assistance, designed to help educators meet the needs of identified students with disabilities. Assistance with student assessment, technology integration, and staff development are just a few of the features of this program. Learn more about AT Support Services from AbleNet and how it can support your students.

Students with mild, moderate, or severe/profound disabilities using Equals Mathematics saw 112% average math gains In a 3-year case study, students with mild, moderate, or severe/profound disabilities using Equals Mathematics saw 112% average gains. Learn how Equals Mathematics can improve your student’s math skills today! Equals Mathematics was designed for K-12 students who have mild, moderate, and severe disabilities. Built upon math best practices and learning strategies, Equals encompasses pre-readiness math skills, fundamental math skills, and higher order math skills to ensure student success. Equals Mathematics includes: • Equals Technology Lesson Center for displaying visual materials on any   interactive white board, desktop, and tablet • Switch-access to Equals Technology Lesson Center on interactive   whiteboard and desktop • Complete scope and sequence of math skills in all content areas • Lessons range from pre-readiness math skills to fractions • Appropriate for students K-12 with age-neutral lessons • Comprehensive assessment with electronic scoring • Chapter tests • Real-life problem solving (connections to school-home-community) • Hundreds of math manipulatives (specifically selected for students with   disabilities) • Leveled materials and instruction • Math posters, workmats, and cards • All lessons written in a consistent structure with a progression of learning   from activating background knowledge to practice and application • New! Organizational system for planning and prepping lessons Read what actual Equals users are saying about Equals Mathematics!

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Remarkable Ideas Over the course of almost 30-years, we have discovered amazing ways people use AbleNet products to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Remarkable Ideas take these amazing discoveries and provide activities that incorporate alternative methods of access to ensure each student can participate, learn important educational and life skills, and have fun. Take a look at our latest Remarkable Ideas or visit www.ablenetinc.com to discover additional Remarkable Ideas.

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