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Assistive Technology Consideration
 * Activities for this Course:** Explore websites below including video, watch a slide show on VoiceThread, download AT forms, answer the 3 Essential Questions, and fill out out an AT Consideration Form for one of your students.


 * Description:**** This introductory level class introduces participants to the basics of Assistive Technology consideration as part of the IEP process. Thoughtful exploration of the links below will provide the reader with information regarding best practices and procedures for our district. This course is only appropriate for staff working with students on IEPs. **


 * After you have explored this site, please take time to answer the following Essential Questions: **
 * Essential Question 1:** How does this information apply to my student(s)?
 * Essential Question 2:** What are the steps I will take to implement the idea(s) from this training?
 * Essential Question 3:** What resources are necessary to make this plan a success (other teachers, classrooms, materials, etc)?

===Follow links from this website for information about Assistive Technology Consideration in general. To earn credit for this course, you must look at all pages related to AT Consideration and watch the video "What the Experts Say."=== [|Maryland Assistive Technology Network]

Watch this VoiceThread for information about Assistive Technology Consideration for Madison Elementary School District:
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You can also download this introductory PPT:

Not all assistive technology needs to be complicated or expensive. Learn about low-tech tools that can be used with students at home or in the classroom through this online presentation. [|LoTTIE Kits - An Online Workshop]

Here is a simple website that you can use to hear text spoken and then record as MP3 to give to students. [|www.vozme.com]

This flip book can be used to start discussion of basic features of devices based on areas of need. Reduce to 6 pages per sheet, print on colored cardstock, and put on a ring for easy reference:

Additional information can be found on the SWHD Ideas Lists for AT:

If you have students who struggle to read content material, you should check out this link: [|Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM): A Technical Guide for Families and Advocates]

Most IEP teams should have basic information needed to conduct assistive technology consideration and make decisions as part of the IEP process. Complete assessments for AT will be relatively rare. When documenting AT Consideration during an IEP meeting, please consider using the forms below. At other times, be sure to document considerations by completing a Prior Written Notice within the student's IEP. Be sure to keep data during trials.

If you need AT assistance, you can fill out this request form:


 * In order to get credit for this course, you must download the AT Consideration Form and fill it out for one of your students. E-mail your completed form to dwagner@msd38.org**

AT should only be written into an IEP following a trial with the recommended item. Please see this file for suggestions for specific places (and examples) where AT can be documented in the IEP.



Don't forget to write your answers to the Essential Questions in the Discussions tab of this WIKI (look at the top of this page). Be sure to include your name and position in your post:
 * Essential Question 1:** How does this information apply to my student(s)?
 * Essential Question 2:** What are the steps I will take to implement the idea(s) from this training?
 * Essential Question 3:** What resources are necessary to make this plan a success (other teachers, classrooms, materials, etc)?