AT Pre Questions

1. What should teachers know about assistive technology and how it is used
by students with disabilities? Teachers should be aware of all the uses and
options of technology to help meet each students needs. Teachers should
also be aware of the legal requirements in regard to assistive technology and
implementing in the classroom.
2. What are the school's responsibilities regarding assistive technology? The
school must by law provide the tools needed by each individual student.
3. What can classroom teachers do to help their students fully succeed in
their use of assistive technology? Educate themselves so that they can assist
students on the proper use and optimal use of his or her assistive technology.
Provide opportunities and options for students to use his or her technology in
class.

***** To complete the following forms I had to observe a Special Needs

Summer School class. I was unable to fill it completely due to confidentiality
issues. I could only go by my observations.

Assistive Technology Implementation Plan

STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name
Student A

Grade
6th

Date of Birth

School

Date
7/15/14

AT Plan Review Date

POINT OF CONTACT

(Individual assigned to keep the Implementation Plan updated)

Nichole Stancil

EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE TO BE USED

STATUS (e.g., owned by school, will purchase, will borrow, etc)

Vantage Lights

Owned by school

Ipad

Owned by school

EQUIPMENT TASKS
TASK (e.g., order/procure AT, load software, adapt/customize devices/software, set up
at home/school, maintain/repair, etc.)

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

Acquire Vantage Lights

Nichole Stancil

DATE DUE

IMPLEMENTATION TEAM
NAME (List all individuals who will implement the AT with the student.)

ROLE (e.g., administrator, teacher, family member, service provider, etc)

Nichole Stancil

Teacher

Lynne Schuer

Speech Pathologist

TRAINING
TRAINING NEED

TRAINEES

TRAINER

DATES & TIMES

FOLLOW UP / ALONG PLAN

n/a

CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION
IEP GOAL

CURRICULUM/DOMAIN (e.g.,
math, science, PE, art, etc)

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

AT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL (List specif

AT and customized settings if appropriate)

Student will utilize Vantage Light to

communicate

All

Nichole Stancil

Vantage Light

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

AT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL (List specif

AT and customized settings if appropriate)

HOME IMPLEMENTATION
IEP GOAL
n/a

CURRICULUM/DOMAIN (e.g.,
math, science, PE, art, etc)

MONITORING/EVALUATION
GOAL
To use Vantage Light to communicate during
tasks

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

RECORDING SYSTEM & FREQUENCY

(How will you teach student to use equipment

and/or how to achieve goals.)

(e.g., task analysis recording system; score + or - on

data recording sheet)

Model

Monitoring.. reward use with ipad time

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR

IMPLEMENTATION / DATA COLLECTION
Nichole Stancil

WATI Assistive Technology Consideration Guide

1. What task is it that we want this student to do, that they are unable to do
at a level that reflects their skills/abilities (writing, reading, communicating,
seeing, hearing)? Document by checking each relevant task below. Please
leave blank any tasks that are not relevant to the students IEP.
2. Is the student currently able to complete tasks with special strategies or
accommodations? If yes, describe in Column A for each checked task.
3. Is there available assistive technology (either devices, tools, hardware, o
software) that could be used to address this task? (If none are known,
review WATIs AT Checklist.) If any assistive technology tools are currently
being used (or were tried in the past), describe in Column B.
4. Would the use of assistive technology help the student perform this skill
more easily or efficiently, in the least restrictive environment, or perform
successfully with less personal assistance? If yes, complete Column C.
Task

Motor Aspects of Writing

Computer Access
Composing Written
Material

A. If currently completes
task with special
strategies and / or
accommodations,
describe.

B. If currently
completes task with
assistive technolog
tools, describe.

Student uses Vantage Ligh

for assignments and to
express needs

Communication
Reading
Organization

Assessing Students NeedsTask

for Assistive Technology (2009)

A. If currently completes
task with special strategies
and / or accommodations,
describe.

B. If currently
completes task with
assistive technology
tools, describe.

Math
Recreation and Leisure
Activities of Daily
Living (ADLs)
Mobility
Positioning and Seating
Vision
Hearing

5. Are there assistive technology services (more specific evaluation of need for assistive te
the assistive technology, technical assistance on its operation or use, or training of stude
student needs? If yes, describe what will be provided, the initiation and duration.
The students uses Vantage Lights to communicate during all tasks answers as well as, to ex

Erica Carrillo- Initial Thoughts

1. What should teachers know about assistive technology and how it is used
by students with disabilities? Teachers should be aware of all the uses and
options of technology to help meet each students needs. Teachers should
also be aware of the legal requirements in regard to assistive technology and
implementing in the classroom.
2. What are the school's responsibilities regarding assistive technology? The
school must by law provide the tools needed by each individual student.
3. What can classroom teachers do to help their students fully succeed in
their use of assistive technology? Educate themselves so that they can assist
students on the proper use and optimal use of his or her assistive technology.
Provide opportunities and options for students to use his or her technology in
class.
Reflection
1. One point I found very much overlooked by many teachers is that they
should be part of the implementation team. Teachers provide valuable
data and are the key facilitator in the classroom. Teachers should learn

how to use the AT, as well as, how to implement use in the classroom.
Teachers should also be aware of the Point of Contact for any
additional questions. Most importantly, teachers should understand
that it is not an option but a necessity and not accommodating the
student could lead to legal ramifications.
2. The school is responsible for:
- Evaluating needs of the student
- Buying, leasing, etc. the AT
- Selecting the correct AT
- Coordinating Services
- Providing training and tech support
3. Teachers should be aware of the requirements and implementation plan.
Coordinate with and be part of the implementation team. Learn how to use
the AT so that teachers understand the purpose so that he or she can meet
the needs in planning lessons and activities.

What have I done differently? Well, it is Summer Session so I have not

done anything differently. However, when school starts I will make sure
I understand the AT device and implement it in the classroom as
needed.
Questions? No, I really feel the module answered my questions.