The resources, guidance, and recommendations provided by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (ctla.cgc.edu) are offered solely as general educational support of recognized best practices in instruction. These may include but are not limited to: universal design for learning (UDL), effective assessment design, online and hybrid pedagogy, course material development, and the application of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to digital content. Nothing on this site, in written communication, or verbal interaction with a CTLA staff member constitutes legal advice, a binding interpretation of law or policy, or a guarantee of compliance for any course, program, or instructional practice. Although CTLA guidance is designed to promote accessible and high-quality teaching, ultimate responsibility for ensuring full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies rests with the individual faculty member.
These obligations include, but are not limited to:
Accessibility, privacy, and compliance requirements can vary significantly depending on course modality, discipline, learning objectives, third-party tools, and the specific accommodations required by students with disabilities. CTLA guidance is not a substitute for professional legal counsel or a comprehensive compliance review. Faculty who have questions about the accessibility, appropriateness, or compliance implications of specific materials, tools, or pedagogical approaches, or who need a formal review, should consult the Maricopa Community Colleges Office of General Counsel or the appropriate district compliance office.
These obligations include, but are not limited to:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Accreditation guidelines and assumed practices identified by the Higher Learning Commission
- Copyright and intellectual property laws
- Maricopa Community Colleges administrative regulations and instructional policies
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College academic and curriculum standards
Accessibility, privacy, and compliance requirements can vary significantly depending on course modality, discipline, learning objectives, third-party tools, and the specific accommodations required by students with disabilities. CTLA guidance is not a substitute for professional legal counsel or a comprehensive compliance review. Faculty who have questions about the accessibility, appropriateness, or compliance implications of specific materials, tools, or pedagogical approaches, or who need a formal review, should consult the Maricopa Community Colleges Office of General Counsel or the appropriate district compliance office.
