Showcase Sites

The Open Access grant currently supports four showcase sites across California schools, three are dedicated to implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and one is focused on Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) practices.  

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With support from the Open Access Team, these schools will plan and host educators from around the state to display high-leverage inclusive practices. By sharing practices and opening doors to educators, demonstration sites allow visitors to observe best practices in action and adapt what they have learned to their own contexts, while the demonstration site itself continues to grow its inclusive culture and refine practices that contribute to equitable learning for all students.

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Through a joint project with the Diagnostic Center North, Open Access staff collaborates and provides coaching to site-based teams to embed and implement best practices for students who use AAC, ensuring access to their education through meaningful inclusion in the school environment.