City Schools is committed to making our digital tools accessible to everyone, including students with disabilities.
COMAR 7-910 requires all student-facing digital tools to be fully accessible. For City Schools to develop or procure these tools using public funds, work may be required of the requester and vendor, supported by district offices. Digital tool approvals can be a lengthy process, so please plan accordingly.
For questions, please contact DMenges@bcps.k12.md.us
Below is the interim process to be completed prior to submitting a quote for a student facing digital tool.
Step 1: For ELA , Math, and Tutoring resources, review their linked guidance. For other content area digital tools, complete the Student-Facing Digital Tool Interest form. Content teams will review this app for content alignment.
Step 2: Review the email response from the Instructional Technology Team and proceed accordingly.
What to expect if your app is green-lit for a full review:
You will be asked to fill out a second, comprehensive form. Information gathered in this stage will support all of the review teams.
Once all reviews are completed, you will be notified to submit to SmartSheets for Legal, Procurement, and the Office of Achievement and Accountability reviews.
Vendors will be able to provide much of the information needed when requesting digital tools.
Visit the Information to Share with Vendors page for details!