Flowchart for Addressing Assistive Technology

IEP team considers the need for AT in the IEP process.

What is it we want the child to be able to do within the educational program, that he/she isn’t able to do because of his/her disability?

What are the child’s (family’s) needs, skills, and preferences?

AT not needed to support attainment of support IEP goals and objectives AT may be necessary to support IEP goals and objective Stop AT “Needs Survey and Action Plan” completed by IEP team AT modification generated, implemented and monitored. Modifications enable student to attain IEP goals and objectives Modifications insufficient to support attainment of IEP goals and objectives Revise modifications and action plan. Seek input from LEA, SELPA or other specialist Modifications enable student to attain IEP goals and objectives Complete Independent AT eval AT Modifications Recommended IEP team borrows recommended AT resources or arranges rental from vendor Modifications enable student to attain IEP goals and objectives IEP Team attains AT for student Continue to monitor IEP Team implements recommended tech modifications and tech needs available with the LEA