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Staff may not have a process for appropriately considering and documenting need for AT.

Reason: Staff may not have a process for appropriately considering and documenting need for AT.

Reason Group: Lack of planning

Action: Check with special education administrator to determine what training has been provided. If acceptable, provide training on consideration and documentation

Resource: AT Consideration Resource Guide

The AT Consideration Resource Guide from the Georgia Project for Assistive Technology (GPAT) can help provide an overview of the many types of tools that can be considered for students with disabilities. It is arranged by difficulty e.g. reading, writing, etc.

Choose AT Resources, then under Downloads, choose Assistive Technology Resource Guide. www.gpat.org

Type: publication

Cost: 0

Resource: AT Consideration module

The Texas AT network has developed a Module on AT Consideration that includes powerpoint slides, presenters's notes and handouts. http://www.texasat.net/default.aspx?name=trainmod.consideration