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AT is not physically available in the classroom
Symptom: AT is not physically available in the classroom
Symptom Group: AT is not present
Reason: Change is difficult and takes time, perhaps teacher has not yet grasped the need for AT or the implications of it.
Reason Group: Lack of planning
Action: Discuss impact of change with teacher. Help him identify how this change could be personally meaningful for him (e.g. increased performance by student, less need for separate activities once student is competent with AT, etc.) Help teacher understand nat
Resource: Gordon's Ladder
Gordon’s Ladder suggests five steps that illustrate what is happening internally when teachers confront new territory, http://www2.visalia.k12.ca.us/technology/best/oct97.htm
Type: website
Cost: 0
Reason: Lack of awareness of the role of the SLP in Augmentative Communicaiton
- Lack of information
- Lack of knowledge
No action info found
Reason: No individual has taken responsibility for the AT.
Reason Group: Lack of common goal
Action: Meet with staff to determine why set up is being delayed. Assign specific tasks to all appropriate individuals
Resource: SETT and ReSETT: Concepts for AT Implementation
Zabala, J., Bowser, G., & Korsten, J. (2004). SETT and ReSETT: Concepts for AT Implementation. Closing the Gap, 23,5, November 2004.
This Closing the Gap newsletter article introduces the concept of using the SETT Framework as a tool for assistive technology implementation planning.
Type: publication
Cost: Online at CTG
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 may not feel that AT is their responsibility.
Reason Group: Lack of common goal
Action: Share video or case study about another student with similar needs who is making greater progress because of AT use. Discuss the actions of people in the environment that make it an effective program.
Resource: Including Samuel
Dan Habib’s 58-minute documentary film Including Samuel examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities. The film is built on the efforts of Habib and his family to include Samuel, 7, in all facets of their lives. Including Samuel also features four other families with varied inclusion experiences, plus interviews with teachers, parents and disability rights experts.
Type: website
Cost: $180
Reason: Teacher does not "buy into" need for AT.
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Meet with classroom team and administrator to discuss the student’s need for AT, use identified in IEP, and the need for assistance
Resource: Teaching Every Student blog
This blog by Karen Janowski has a wealth of tips about using AT. www.teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com
Type: website
Cost: 0
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: ?
Reason: Teacher has not approached the IT staff.
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Offer to accompany teacher to a meeting with the IT staff.
Resource: ISTE Technology Standards for Students
The national technology standards for students.
www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS
Type: website
Reason: Administrator has not approved the purchase.
Reason Group: Need for adminstrative support
Action: Talk with administrator about repercussions of not providing AT that is in an IEP.
Resource: IDEA 2004
Refer to IDEA 2004 (http://idea.ed.gov or http://www.wrightslaw.com) or to state law and district policy and procedures
Type: website
Reason: AT is never recommended by the IEP team.
Reason Group: Lack of information
Action: Find out what is not understood about AT Consideration. Get information for staff who serve on IEP teams
Resource: Tech Matrix
The Tech Matrix website that offers information on a variety of AT tools and their features.
Type: website
Resource: WATI Resource Guide for teachers and administrators Download from Supports section (free downloads) at www.wati.org;
The WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative) website has a variety of excellent resources. In the Supports section there are many items that may be downloaded for free as pdf files. The Resource Guide is designed to be used with general education teachers and administrators. It is 24 pages long.
Type: publication
Cost: free
Resource: AT Consideration Quick Wheel
An easy to use and easy to understand overview of AT arranged by the difficulties it addresses. Available from: www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: $7.95
Resource: AT Classroom blog
Visit Glenda Anderson' blog to find great info on free AT- http://atclassroom.blogspot.com/2008/02/freeware-to-support-at-and-education.html
Type: website
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: There is not money for AT.
Reason Group: Inadequate resources
Action: Arrange for device loan
Resource: AT Vendors
A very readable, alphabetized list of AT vendors http://www.lburkhart.com/sr.htm ;
Type: website
Cost: 0
Resource: Free AT sources
Visit these online resources to find free AT:
www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/at.htm;
http://accessability.blogspot.com/2008/11/accessapps-offers-free-assistive.html;
http://atclassroom.blogspot.com/2008/02/freeware-to-support-at-and-educational.html
Type: website
Cost: 0
Reason: AT is somewhere else in the school
Reason Group: Non-supportive environment
Action: Follow trail of AT from shipper to find out where it might currently be.
Resource: No specific resource is needed for this action.
Reason: AT has not been purchased
- Lack of information
- Need for adminstrative support
Action: Find out what is not understood about AT Consideration. Get information for staff who serve on IEP teams
Resource: Tech Matrix
The Tech Matrix website that offers information on a variety of AT tools and their features.
Type: website
Resource: WATI Resource Guide for teachers and administrators Download from Supports section (free downloads) at www.wati.org;
The WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative) website has a variety of excellent resources. In the Supports section there are many items that may be downloaded for free as pdf files. The Resource Guide is designed to be used with general education teachers and administrators. It is 24 pages long.
Type: publication
Cost: free
Resource: AT Consideration Quick Wheel
An easy to use and easy to understand overview of AT arranged by the difficulties it addresses. Available from: www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: $7.95
Resource: AT Classroom blog
Visit Glenda Anderson' blog to find great info on free AT- http://atclassroom.blogspot.com/2008/02/freeware-to-support-at-and-education.html
Type: website
Action: Find out what is causing the delay.
Resource: AT Consideration Quick Wheel
An easy to use and easy to understand overview of AT arranged by the difficulties it addresses. Available from: www.tamcec.org
Type: publication
Cost: $7.95
Resource: Tech Matrix
The Tech Matrix website that offers information on a variety of AT tools and their features.
Type: website
Resource: WATI Resource Guide for teachers and administrators Download from Supports section (free downloads) at www.wati.org;
The WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative) website has a variety of excellent resources. In the Supports section there are many items that may be downloaded for free as pdf files. The Resource Guide is designed to be used with general education teachers and administrators. It is 24 pages long.
Type: publication
Cost: free