August Live Lab: Embedding Accessibility into Everyday Instruction
Of course, we want all students to access our materials, but sometimes accessibility feels overwhelming—endless checklists, technical requirements, and the fear you’re doing it wrong. Does Analysis Paralysis have you hesitating to get started instead of taking steps that would actually help students right now?
You don’t need to fix everything all at once to make a difference for your learners.
In this Live Lab, we will explore three fast moves that instantly make your content more accessible for students, starting with tools already in your tech stack.
- Session 1: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 (1st Tuesday)
- Session 2: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (4th Tuesday)
- Time: 4:00 pm-4:45 pm PT
- Virtual
- REGISTER HERE
- Price: $35 or Free for CALIE Members
What Are CALIE Live Labs?
CALIE Live Labs is not just another PD opportunity—it’s a paradigm shift in how educators can learn and grow.
If you’re tired of:
- Professional development that feels like wasted time
- Knowing about tools but never feeling confident enough to use them
- Innovating alone without support or recognition
- Learning that doesn’t connect to your classroom or campus
Then Live Labs is built for you.
You’ll create real resources, connect with real educators, receive real recognition, and walk away with real confidence. And you’ll do it in a way that actually fits into your life, not another obligation that drains you, but an experience that energizes and empowers you.
CALIE Live Labs are for educators at any grade level or role who want practical, collaborative support solving real classroom and school challenges.
No prior experience with specific tools is required—Live Labs focus on adaptable strategies that work across classrooms, roles, and contexts.
Key Features of CALIE Live Labs
- Create, Don’t Just Consume
Every Lab ends with a ready-to-use classroom artifact; practical, tested, and yours. - A Two-Week Learn–Build–Refine Cycle
Learn together, create on your own time, then return to share, get feedback, and improve. - Learn Alongside Educators Who Get It
Collaborate with educators across grade levels and contexts. No isolation, just shared problem-solving. - Low-Risk Experimentation, Real Impact
Try new ideas with support from facilitators and peers in a space designed for iteration, not perfection. - Your Work Lives Beyond the Lab
Earn recognition, contribute to shared resource collections, and be part of a growing library of educator-created work.