Department of Education awarded for website

The California Department of Education received national recognition for its web-based system that helps students with disabilities access school curriculum, according to Jack O'Connell, state superintendent of public instruction.

The system, Clearinghouse for Specialized Media and Technology, won a 2007 Digital Education Achievement Award. Through the program, textbooks, workbooks and other school materials are made available in alternative formats, such as Braille, large print and audio recordings.

For more information, visit www.centerdigitaled.com.