WATI Ch. 15--Week 11 by Victoria Russell https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15 Documenting AT into the IEP en-us 2018-04-10 02:45:11 UTC 2018-04-12 14:47:00 UTC hello@padlet.com WATI Ch. 15-- Documenting Assistive Technology into the IEP vrusse5 https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250100090 2018-04-10 03:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250100090 AT Device vrusse5 https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250100170 "Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities." 
*AT does not include surgically implanted devices or replacement of devices]]> 2018-04-10 03:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250100170 AT Service vrusse5 https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250100703 "Any service that directly assists an individual with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device."]]> 2018-04-10 03:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250100703 Key Points vrusse5 https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250972864 * It is important to communicate clearly to parents and readers of the IEP what services will be provided and what the outcome of utilizing AT will be
* There are many ways to include AT in the IEP
* The IEP team must describe the device and its use in the IEP
* If it is determined that a student needs an AT device, IDEA 2004 requires that an AT device is made available to the student]]> 2018-04-12 01:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250972864 What goes into the IEP? vrusse5 https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250976070 * Strengths, areas of concern, and initial evaluation of the child
* Academic, developmental, and functional needs of the child. (This section was added to IDEA in 2004)
* Present levels of academic achievement and present levels of performance
* Measurable annual goals]]> 2018-04-12 02:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250976070 AT as Part of the Child's Special Education Program vrusse5 https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250977265 * Devices are provided at no cost for the student with a disability and may be used in school, at home, and other settings
* Described in the goals and objectives section
* Annual goals must include three components: the area of need, the direction of change, and the level of attainment. These components must relate to functional tasks that the student is trying to accomplish (think: why "so what?" when creating goals)
* Short term objectives may be written in the IEP of a student who takes alternate assessments]]> 2018-04-12 02:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250977265 AT as a Related Service vrusse5 https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250979803 * Student with disabilities may utilize services such as transportation, developmental, corrective, and other support services
* Frequency, duration, and location of the use of related services must be documented in the IEP. This will be under the "related services" portion of the IEP. In some cases, it may be listed in the "other" section.
* Annual goals and objectives are not always required
* Examples of related services include: walkers, positioning devices, communication devices, and computers]]> 2018-04-12 02:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250979803 AT as Supplementary Aids and Services vrusse5 https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250979931 * Supports that will allow students to partake in the Least Restrictive Environment
* AT may be a supplementary aid or service
* AT is most commonly provided as a supplementary aid or service when it provides more independence and requires little instruction for the student with a disability
* Frequency, duration, and location should be documented in the IEP
* Examples: small devices such as a talking spell checker or an FM classroom amplification system]]> 2018-04-12 02:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vrusse5/WATIch15/wish/250979931