Design for All - Use a Contrast Checker

When creating slides, family communications, or any type of media, remember that approximately 1 in 12 males and 1 in 200 females experience some form of color blindness. Using contrast checkers, like WebAIM's Contrast Checker, ensures your content is accessible to everyone, including students, families, and colleagues.

Quick Tip: When designing, aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text or headings. For more tips or support, reach out to your Instructional Technology Coach.

Here is how contrast checking supports all learners through culturally responsive teaching practices:

• P3 Learning Environments Are Physically and Culturally Inviting: Accessible materials create a warm, inclusive environment where all students can engage equitably, regardless of visual challenges.

• P5 Instructional Changes Are Made to Accommodate Differences in Learners: Adjusting visual content with contrast checkers reflects a commitment to meeting diverse learning needs through thoughtful instructional design.

Set up a Bookings Page in Outlook 

Did you know you can create your own bookings page in Outlook? Similar to other booking services, the Outlook Bookings page creates a link that allows people to schedule a meeting with you. You can set up multiple booking types for folks to choose from (e.g., Office Hours, Collaborative Planning Meeting) each with a time duration of your choosing. When setting up your bookings page, you can set up your availability during which people can set up an appointment with you. When people book time using your bookings page, you will receive an email notifying you of the meeting, and the event will automatically be created in your calendar. Once your bookings page is set up, include the link in your email signature for quick and easy access for parents and colleagues. 

For parent conferences, Skyward offers a Conference Scheduler that unifies the experience for your school.