ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY K-12 Policies and Procedures

Trudy Sanchez, MS Ed., OTR/L2010

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY K-12

Policies and Procedures

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


What is AT?What is AT? AT Definition from

IDEA 1994-1997-The Tech Act-PL 100-407: AT Device: Any item, piece of equipment or product

system whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

AT Service: Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device.

http://inclusive.com/assistive-technology-boogie/ http://assistivetech.dadeschools.net http://prekese.dadeschools.net


Examples of AT?Examples of AT? Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC)-Speech Generating

Devices (SGD)- Low/Mid Tech-Big Mack, Step-by-Step, Cheap Talk, Tech Speak, Go Talk High Tech-Dynamic display devices-Tango, Dynavox, Spring Board,

Vantage, Eye-gaze system

Access-to curricular tools-hardware and software-for writing, reading, math, learning strategies- LoTTIE Kit-(LoTTIE Kit-(LoLow w TTech ech TTools for ools for IInclusive nclusive EEducation)ducation)

http://www.onionmountaintech.com

Adaptive keyboards Switches/interfaces Touch screen monitors Voice recognition Screen-readers-Premier, Read Write & Gold, Kurzweil Braille, Magnifiers, Book Holder Adapted books-RFB&D, CDs, On-line textbooks, BookShare


Education of all Handicapped Children Act Public Law -1975-P.L.94-142-provides for IEP (Individualized Educational Plan and related services- requires schools to provide ESE students FAPE (free appropriate

public education) IDEA-1990 – increases access to general education classes IDEA-1997-mandates that AT be considered and included in IEP IDEA-2004-provides access to instructional materials

http://idea.ed.gov/

Assistive Technology-Assistive Technology-The LawThe Law


District procedure for AT assessment District procedure for AT assessment begins at the school level…Step 1begins at the school level…Step 1

The School Support Team Develops the Assistive Technology Implementation Plan K-12 (ATIP) for access to the curriculum and/or communication FM#7067

1. The School Support Team Identifies the student’s needs, tasks, strategies and tools using

task pages 1-8 (SETT format-Joy Zabala) Completes task pages relevant to the student’s needs Implements the strategies and tools selected for the specific task

for a minimum 9 weeks Finishes plan summary (Make additional copies of page 2 as

needed.)


District procedure for AT assessment District procedure for AT assessment begins at the school level…Step 1 conbegins at the school level…Step 1 con’’tt

The School Support Team Develops the Assistive Technology Implementation Plan K-12 (ATIP) for access to the curriculum and/or communication FM#7067 continued

* FM#7067 requires answers to the following questions: * Who initiated the ATIP-K12 (Parent, Teacher, Para,

Therapist)? * What are the recommendations of your

Curriculum/Program Support Staff? * What academic skill(s) do you want this student to do that

he/she cannot do now?


District procedure for AT assessment District procedure for AT assessment continues at the school level…Step 2continues at the school level…Step 2

2. The School Support Team Determines the effectiveness of Strategies/Tools: (check one)

The tools/techniques were effective to meet the student’s access &/or communication needs in the curriculum. Places the Assistive Technology Implementation Plan K-

12 (FM-7067), in the student’s cumulative folder Schedules IEP interim meeting to add goals supported by

AT Notes completion of the Assistive Technology

Implementation Plan K-12 (FM-7067) in the conference notes section of the IEP

Sends completed ATIP K-12 to District AT Coordinator: Mail Code 3334


Before requesting an AT Before requesting an AT assessment consider…assessment consider…

Additional strategies/tools needed for trials. Send a copy of this plan to your Region Chairperson for Speech & Language Programs for processing. List additional strategies/tools needed.

Region Chairperson for Speech & Language will log the request and forward it to the District AT Coordinator

Requested device is delivered to the school Interim IEP is held to add goals that integrate use of the AT

in the student’s curriculum The school Support Team completes the PLAN SUMMARY

(page 2) and sends the ATIP K-12 to District AT Coordinator: Mail Code 3334


NOWNOW request an request an Assistive Technology Assistive Technology screening/assessmentscreening/assessment

3. The School Support Team has implemented strategies/tools as determined by the ATIP-K12 (FM#7067) for 9 weeks

The strategies/tools were not adequate to meet the student’s access &/or communication needs request an Assistive Technology screening/assessment.

Send the following information/documents with your request: a copy of the ATIP K-12 (FM#-7067) after implementation

period, documented dates tried and results a copy of the signed Notice of Intent and

Parental/Guardian Consent to Conduct a Screening/Assessment form (FM#-6279)

on FM#-6279 check other; write “Assistive Technology” a copy of latest IEP


The AT Assessment Cycle-The AT Assessment Cycle-An Ongoing-ProcessAn Ongoing-Process Send completed packets to Region Chairperson for Speech &

Language Programs for processing Region Chairperson for Speech & Language will log the

request and forward it to the District AT Coordinator Requested device is delivered to the school Administrator signs form indicating receipt of tool/device School Support Team self trains with suggested website, PPs

and strategies Student implementation begins Interim IEP is held to add goals that integrate use of the AT in

the student’s curriculum The School Support Team completes the PLAN SUMMARY

(page 2) and sends to District AT Coordinator: Mail Code 3334


FM#7067 FM#7067 – Assistive Technology Implementation Plan – Assistive Technology Implementation Plan K-12-K-12-used to determine AT is needs for a student with an IEP/504 plan in grades K-12 http://forms.dadeschools.net/webpdf/7067.pdf

FM#6279FM#6279 – Notice of Intent and Parent/Guardian Consent to – Notice of Intent and Parent/Guardian Consent to Conduct a Screening/Assessment (check box other – enter – Conduct a Screening/Assessment (check box other – enter – assistive technology) assistive technology) http://forms.dadeschools.net/webpdf/6279.pdf

FM#6790 – Assistive Technology Equipment Release/Transfer- FM#6790 – Assistive Technology Equipment Release/Transfer- releasing school will document the factors for consideration and submit the request to the District Assistive Technology Committee

http://forms.dadeschools.net/webpdf/6790.pdf

Assistive Technology-Assistive Technology-FormsForms


1. It is my job to implement AT. 2. I can learn about AAC or AT. 3. He/she may be developmentally ready. 4. If it’s broken it can be fixed. 5. I will find out how much it costs. 6. The time is worth it. 7. He/she will use the device. 8. It is all about the students. 9. Switch toys can be meaningful. 10. I can get training and support.


Ms. Maria (Trudy) SanchezOccupational Therapist

District Coordinator for Assistive Technology

Mail Code 3334

Office - 305 271-2374, Audix – 305 523-0280

[email protected]

Ms Cheryl (Berwisht) HowardPhysical Therapist

District Support for Assistive TechnologyMail Code 3334

Office - 305 271-2374, Audix – 305 523-0281

[email protected]

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ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY K-12 Policies and Procedures