AT Basics

AT Cycle

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Choose & Trial Implement AT Monitor Progress


As an educator, you understand what students must know and do to succeed in the general education curriculum. Some students struggle to succeed and you must determine where they experience difficulties and what might help. A consideration process that's viewed as best practice by experts in the field of assistive technology (AT) can help.

Benefits of the AT Cycle Consideration Phase:
  • Uses a field-tested process that relies on data, performance expectations, and expert collaboration
  • Leads to better developed IEPs
  • Increases student access and success in the general education curriculum through use of AT

An IEP team should use the Five-Step Consideration Process to guide its thinking about a student's needs and possible solutions to improve progress in the general education curriculum. Thinking specifically about the student's present level of performance, goals linked to the curriculum, and required tasks for goal achievement will lead you to better selection and implementation of AT. Keep in mind that if the student can succeed without a particular AT tool or service, then he or she does not need them.

Click here to hear what the experts say about Consider AT.

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