Generic AT statements for IEPs

 
When writing an IEP, specific Assistive Technology ​should NOT​ be mentioned by name due
to the changing nature of technology. ​Rather a generic description of the ​AT​ should be
stated because this does not change​.

For example “speech to text” allows a student to type with their voice, If you were to write
“Dragon Naturally Speaking”, that software is out-of-date and is no longer supported. If
you wrote speech-to-text, your student can use the latest version of the support, which
would be Voice Typing in Google Docs. In a few months, the name may change but the
generic statement “speech to text will remain the same”.

This list contains the most commonly used ​AT​, but it is not all-inclusive. If an item does not
appear on this list, please contact the PCCS A&IT team for direction as to how it should be
described in the IEP.

Software/Apps

If one of the following software titles Then​, ​write the following statement in
has been trialed successfully, and is the IEP:
going to be implemented in a
student's AT Plan...

Boardmaker/LessonPix Picture symbol database that supports the

creation of communication tools.

Clicker Apps Word-processing app that provides a

(Clicker Sentences, Clicker Docs and/or picture and/or text-based word bank.
Clicker Connect)

iPad apps The specific app name ​can be​ written in

the PLAAFP ​but not ​in the Supplementary
Aids and Services section.*

Co:Writer (Don Johnston; iOS only) Access to a device with...

or ● Speech to Text
**Read and Write for Google (Premium ● Text to speech
w/Word Prediction) ● Word prediction
● Annotation for PDFs

Google Voice Typing Access to a device with speech to text

(STT)**
​*For guidance on less commonly used apps, please contact A&IT at ​ait@pccsk12.com
**Although these supports are provided by PCCS 1:1 Technology Initiative, they ​must continue to be documented in
the IEP​ if the IEPT determines need.
 Devices

If one of the following devices has been

trialed successfully, and is going to be Then​, ​write the following statement in
implemented in a student's AT Plan... the IEP:

Go Talk (any number) Multi-button static voice output device

iPad (general use) Portable touchscreen device

iPad apps See “Software/Apps” section above

iPad (for communication) with AAC app Portable touch screen device with AAC app.

FORTE Portable word processor with word

prediction and text to speech (TTS)
capabilities.

Laptop/Chromebook** Portable word processor with internet access

*For guidance on less commonly used apps, please contact A&IT at ​ait@pccsk12.com

**Although these supports are provided by PCCS 1:1 Technology Initiative, they ​must continue to be documented in
the IEP​ if the IEPT determines need.

In the Additional Comments Section of the IEP, you can add the following
statements:

If additional tools and supports are required to address an academic barrier, staff will
connect with AT Consultant.

The family currently participates in the district 1:1 Chromebook program. AT supports will
be provided on this device while student is enrolled in the district and participating in the
1:1 program.

Student benefits from the use of the touchscreen option available through the 1:1
program.

For AAC only:

We are currently trialing an AAC device​ (specific one should be mentioned
somewhere in the PLAAFP)​ to support communication barriers in the classroom. If the
trial period is found to be successful, continued use is recommended.

PCCS A&IT, September 2019