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AT is physically available, but never used.
Symptom: AT is physically available, but never used.
Symptom Group: AT is present but not used
Reason: Staff does not buy into the importance of AT use.
Reason Group: Lack of common goal
Action: Meet with classroom team and administrator to discuss the student’s need for AT, use identified in IEP, how AT will be provided, need for compliance with law, etc.
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
Reason: Staff have not figured out how to integrate the use of AT during routine activities.
Reason Group: Lack of planning
Action: Meet with classroom team to identify critical times during each day that the student will use the AT.
Resource: Implementation Plan form
Implementation Plan form: This form helps teams to identify the roles and responsibilities of each team member in the implementation of a plan for a student's assistive technology use.
Type: form
Reason: Staff doesn’t know how to operate the AT
Reason Group: Lack of knowledge
Action: Arrange training for designated person(s) to learn needed skills
Resource: AT Trainers' Handbook
Reed, Kaplan, & Bowser, (2009) AT Trainer’s Handbook , NATE Network, Roseburg, OR, http://natenetwork.org
Available online or for purchase in hard copy at http://natenetwork.org
The ”Before the Training “Chapter offers ideas about ways to develop a specific training plan that will meet the needs of the audience. When AT implementaiton plans are implemented, this resource can help to identify the kinds of training that is needed by all those involved.
Type: publication
Cost: Free Online.
Resource: Online tutorial-commercial
Check Atomic Learning or other commercial sites to see if they have a tutorial on the tool: http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/assistivetechnology_tutorials
Type: website
Cost: 0
Resource: Online tutorial-free
Look for free tutorials such as the Tech Quick Guides at Montgomery County Public Schools
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat/techquick_guides
Type: website
Cost: 0
Reason: Principal does not hold staff accountable to implement the use of AT.
Reason Group: Need for adminstrative support
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Reason: The AT does not meet the student's needs.
Reason Group: Lack of planning
Action: Collect data to determine antecedent events that lead to the refusal to use AT. Review data with staff to guide decision making.
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
Reason: The AT is not appropriate for the student.
Reason Group: Lack of planning
Action: Meet with teacher and administrator to develop plan. Then bring team together to do appropriate planning about AT needs of this student. It may lead to new AT consideration during the IEP or a new assessment of AT needs.
Resource: Assessing Student's Needs for Assistive Technology
This manual provides an excellent overview of AT and AT Assessment. It can be downloaded for free from the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) website. It is found under "supports" at www.wati.org
Type: publication
Cost: 0
Reason: Teacher requires time for training.
Reason Group: Inadequate resources
Action: Find training materials or tutorials online so they can be accessed at any time.
Resource: Assistive Technology Training Online
http://www.atto.buffalo.eduThis website offers many training modules and resources for a wide variety of technology applications from adapted uses of Microsoft Word to instructions on how to complete an assistive technolgy assessment.
Type: website
Cost: $0
Resource: Online tutorial-commercial
Check Atomic Learning or other commercial sites to see if they have a tutorial on the tool: http://movies.atomiclearning.com/k12/assistivetechnology_tutorials
Type: website
Cost: 0
Resource: Online tutorial-free
Look for free tutorials such as the Tech Quick Guides at Montgomery County Public Schools
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat/techquick_guides
Type: website
Cost: 0
Action: Meet with teacher and principal to find a way to make time, e.g. teaching buddy to cover class while teacher gets training, cover the class yourself, provide training in short segments at staff meetings, form an after school study group, etc.
Resource: AT Trainers' Handbook
Reed, Kaplan, & Bowser, (2009) AT Trainer’s Handbook , NATE Network, Roseburg, OR, http://natenetwork.org
Available online or for purchase in hard copy at http://natenetwork.org
The ”Before the Training “Chapter offers ideas about ways to develop a specific training plan that will meet the needs of the audience. When AT implementaiton plans are implemented, this resource can help to identify the kinds of training that is needed by all those involved.
Type: publication
Cost: Free Online.