Symptoms linked to this entry:

• AT is physically available, but has no content to facilitate participation.
• Outside evaluator recommended AT, but no action has been taken.
• AT is physically available, but is not usable because software needs to be loaded on the school network.
• AT listed in the IEP is not physically available in the classroom
• AT was fully implemented and worked well last year, but is not used in this year's classroom.
• AT is not physically available in the classroom

Reasons linked to this entry:

• Teacher or other staff member may not "buy into" need for AT.
• Teacher has requested software installation, but IT staff have not responded.
• There is a pattern of non-use of AT.
• Teacher does not have access to information about the law.
• Administrator and staff may not understand the recommendations.
• Administrator has not approved the purchase.

Actions linked to this entry:

• Accompany teacher to meet directly with IT staff to ensure they realize the legal implications of failure to implement something that is required by the IEP.
• Review IEP together, discuss what district has committed to and which goals AT is to be used to meet.
• Meet with principal to discuss legal implications and his/her role in remedying the situation. If this fails, bring special education director into subsequent meeting.
• Explain law and need for expediting.
• Meet with teacher to explain law, leave concise, understandable explanation with him/her, then wait a short time and return to see if any thing has changed.
• Provide information on the specific recommendations and agency responsibility to address the evaluation
• Talk with administrator about repercussions of not providing AT that is in an IEP.