Consideration in IEP Process

In the previous post I discussed what the AT device team needs to evaluate in a student. Once, this process is completed the process moves to the IEP team. IDEA is a law that was passed in 1997 that requires all IEP teams to consider if each student being evaluated needs an AT device to help their success. The team will decide if the student needs an assistive technology device. They will decide with the student needs technology to help further their potential and learning. 

The team will discuss all the strengths and needs of the student. They will see were the student excels and where they need assistance. This will help the team decide if the student will benefit with technology in the classroom. They will look at all the tasks the student should be able to perform through the day, but are unable to due to a disability. The team will then come up with accommodations and strategies to help the student succeed. They can come up with AT devices or services that will be listed in the IEP. This module helped me become aware of the process of adding an AT device during an IEP.



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