ATL Resources
Digital Textbook Repository
Launched in February 2008, this new repository will allow some students with special education needs to access textbooks in digital format.
More information and eligibility requirements
Digital Formats of Authorized English Language Arts Novels
A number of the novels authorized to support the Grades 4 to 12 English Language Arts program of studies are available in digital formats. These digital formats can be read from a computer or, in some cases, a portable digital assistant (PDA).
Download Digital Formats of Authorized English Language Arts Novels (118 KB)
Infusing Assistive Technology into the IPP Process
Chapter 9 in Individual Program Planning (IPP) (2006) will help Learning Teams effectively make decisions about and use ATL with students who have special education needs. The chapter also offers illustrated examples, a listing of website resources and tools to support the IPP process.
Educational Standing Offers (ESO) for ATL
Alberta Education, in consultation with stakeholders, has established a series of Educational Standing Offers for technology products including ATL products. ESOs will enable jurisdictions to acquire selected technology products at educational pricing levels that would not be typically available using independent purchasing arrangements. ESOs will facilitate the cost effective development of toolkits at the district and school level as districts or schools will then be able to acquire tools for their toolkits at a more cost effect rate.
School boards and schools will still have the choice to add to their toolkits outside those being offered as ESOs in order to meet the needs of their students.
Current Education Standing Offers for ATL:
Read & Write Gold
Read&Write Gold and Read&Write Gold for Mac provide literacy support for Alberta students in all grade levels who need help with their reading and writing. Used in conjunction with the majority of mainstream computer applications, such as Word, Outlook, Adobe Reader, Internet Expoloer, and Safari, Read&Write Gold allows students to develop their literacy skills and enjoy greater independence.
Questions and AnswersBoardmaker
Recognized as a top tool for educations and speech-language pathologists, Boardmaker is designed to create printed, symbol-based communication and educational material.
More information on the ESOs for ATL is available from the Learning Resources Centre - Education Standing Offers page.
Educational Standing Offers will also provide the impetus for provincial training, support and research on ATL offered through the ESO process. See Upcoming Events and Training for more information.
