AT for School Age: AT Consideration in the IEP Process

In addition to the AT assessment process module, I completed the AT consideration in the IEP process through the Assistive Technology Internet Modules. This module allowed the user to follow the specific part of the IEP process which considers assistive technology for all students with disabilities. The most important part of this module is to understand that it is a requirement under IDEA that all students who have a learning disability with an IEP need to be considered for AT devices and services in order to receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in their least restrictive environment (LEA). The IEP team considers the student’s strengths and identifies the tasks that the student cannot complete on their own in order to consider AT services and devices. The IEP team has three choices while considering the AT services and devices in a student’s IEP. The team may choose: 1) AT is not needed; 2) AT is needed and explain which device and service is being used; or 3) AT is needed but the IEP team is unsure of what devices or services are most appropriate.  This module will help me in my professional career when I am a part of the IEP team and need to consider assistive technology for the students in my classroom or students on my caseload. 

Reference: http://www.atinternetmodules.org/