Center for Technology in Education & Technology and Media Division Monograph
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The intent of this monograph is to improve the education of children with disabilities through informed and effective decision making about assistive technology.
This monograph is designed to accomplish three specific goals:
1. To increase awareness of the range of AT devices and services currently available for students with disabilities and explore effective applications and practices related to AT use in educational settings.
2. To demystify the AT consideration process by providing a clear, systematic approach for IEP teams to follow when developing plans for students with disabilities in any grade or setting, regardless of disability type or severity.To in3. To increase access to AT for students with disabilities through the consideration process so that they are able to participate successfully in educational activities and achieve curricular goals.
Specifically, the monograph:- Explores the IDEA 2004 provisions related to assistive technology, including provision of AT devices and services, definitions of AT devices and services, and consideration of a students possible need for AT during the development of the IEP.
- Describes a student-centered, systematic process for considering AT during the IEP development process. It includes the specific steps of an effective AT consideration process, although there is certainly the expectation that the process will be tailored to specific student and district needs.
- Discusses the importance of documentation and describes effective methods for documenting AT consideration.
- Discusses frequently asked questions about AT devices, services, and considerations.
- Provides a selection of resources that provide additional support to IEP teams and districts.
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