Mission Statement


The Special Education Technology Center equips educators and parents with the knowledge and skills needed to create equitable, meaningful, and inclusive learning experiences.

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Assistive Technology Lending Library

Read about the Assistive Technology Lending Library and the wide range of devices and software that it provides.

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Consultation

School district personnel may request assistance from the SETC when there is a barrier related to a student's disability.

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Professional Development

The Special Education Technology Center (SETC) has a wide range of webinars and workshops designed for K-12 educators.

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Resources

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Contact Us

Contact information for people in Special Education Technology.

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What we do

Technology plays a vital role in education by increasing engagement and empowering students to pursue learning within and outside the classroom. Today, most classrooms are equipped with technology that provides options for how students access their curriculum and express what they know. Some students require assistive technology tools and strategies to reduce barriers to learning. Assistive technology (AT) includes hardware and software designed to provide people with disabilities greater opportunities in school and community life. What is assistive technology?

The Special Education Technology Center (SETC) provides training, an assistive technology lending library, and consultation services to help connect parents and educators with appropriate assistive technology to support preschool through 12th-grade students with disabilities. We also provide coaching to districts on the use of accessible technology tools to support all learners, including students who are English language learners and students who are below grade level. SETC integrates AT and accessible tech with statewide initiatives, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).  

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Contact us at setc@cwu.edu

The Special Education Technology Center (SETC) is funded by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Special Education Division and administered by Central Washington University (CWU), Ellensburg, Washington.

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