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Teacher hasn't made AT part of classroom procedures.

Reason: Teacher hasn't made AT part of classroom procedures.

Reason Group: Lack of planning

Action: Help teacher figure out how to make the AT use part of the classroom procedures (e.g. how students get ready to work, this student gets out Fusion).

Resource: AT Implementation: Working together to make a measurable difference

Training module developed by the Texas Assistive Technology Network. Free download that includes powerpoint slides, speaker's notes and handouts. http://www.texasat.net

Type: publication

Cost: 0

Resource: Activities/Goals matrix

This simple form helps to organize and document how AT is used in the classroom. Available to download for free from The Regional Program for Students with Orthopedic Impairments, Douglas ESD, Roseburg, Oregon

http://www.rsoi.org/Documents/Activities%20Scheduling%20Matrix.pdf

Type: form

Cost: 0

Resource: Classroom Procedure Plan form

Classroom Procedure Plan Form:  This form was created to help classroom staff understand a student's levels of participation during a daily routine and the tools and supports the student will need in order to participate in that routine.

Type: form

Resource: Creating a Climate for Learning: AT and Classroom Management

Bowser, G., & Chenail, C., (2006). Creating a Climate
for Learning:  Assistive Technology and Classroom Management, Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC.  www.tamcec.org

Type: publication

Cost: ?

Resource: Designing Environments for Successful Kids

Designing Environments for Successful Kids can be downloaded from WI Assistive Tech Initiative, www.wati.org (go to “Supports” then “Free publications”)

Type: publication

Cost: 0

Resource: How Do You Know It? How Can You Show It?

This easy to understand manul on how to plan for and collect data about AT use is available to purchase in a bound manual or download for free as a pdf file from  www.wati.org. It is found under "Supports"

Type: publication

Cost: 0

Resource: Participation Plan form

Coming soon.

Type: form

Cost: 0

Resource: Routines/Tools and Strategies form

Routine/Tools and Strategies Form:  This form helps the team idenfiy the tools and strategies that will be needed for each part of a child's day.

Type: form

Cost: AT Help Desk

Resource: Technology Integration: Improving Access to the Curriculum for Student with Disabilities

: Warger, C. (Ed.). (2005). Technology Integration: Improving Access to the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities. Arlington, VA: Technology and Media Division of CEC  This manual addresses several areas including integrating technology into mathematics and content area literacy instruction. Available to purchase from www.tamcec.org

Type: publication

Cost: $20