The Education Standards and Practices Board is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, ESPB strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.
Accessible Documents Policy
ESPB is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available. ESPB recognizes that accessibility is a journey. While we aim for full conformance, some areas of our site may still be in development. We regularly test our website and encourage users to report any issues to our office.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
North Dakota's Commitment to Accessibliity
The State of North Dakota is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equitable access to our information and services, as mandated by our Century Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, and Title II. This includes all digital content—such as webpages, documents, forms, and multimedia—available via our public platforms.
We strive to meet accessibility standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as well as Web Accessibility Initiative - Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA). Our state agencies continuously evaluate their digital content to maintain ADA compliance, following industry best practices that help ensure content is:
- Perceivable: Content must be easy for people to see, hear, or otherwise sense.
- Operable: People must be able to use websites and tools in different ways, such as by keyboard or assistive technology.
- Understandable: Information and instructions should be clear and easy for everyone to follow.
- Robust: Content should work well with modern technology and continue to work with future tools and assistive devices.
By adhering to these standards, our agency affirms their commitment to creating an inclusive digital environment, one in which every citizen can independently access, understand, and benefit from the information and services our state provides.
We Appreciate Your Feedback
If you encounter any barriers while using this website, we want to hear from you. Please report any accessibility issues by calling 701-328-9641 or emailing espbinfo@nd.gov.