Monarch reader collections

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill received a $390,963 Project Grant from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program (CFDA 84.327) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the development and dissemination of the Monarch Reader Collections, a technology-based resource designed to provide accessible educational materials for students with disabilities. The project focuses on creating and curating collections of books and educational content accessible through the Monarch Reader platform, with deliverables including implementation supports, professional learning resources, and guidelines for content authoring.

The University of Oregon serves as a sub-grantee partner (award date February 24, 2026) and is responsible for defining project resources and supports, authoring collections of books within the Monarch Reader system, participating in development site collaboration meetings, conducting data analysis and dissemination activities, and supporting recruitment and onboarding of pilot and dissemination sites. This collaborative structure aligns with OSERS's program objectives to improve educational outcomes for children with disabilities through the promotion and demonstration of accessible educational technology and instructional materials.