Tier 3 AT to Support Students with the most complex needs
Tier 3 targets the students with the most complex curriculum and/or access needs. At Tier 3 identified curriculum and/or access needs have not been adequately met through access to an academic rich environment (Tier 1) or strategies and trials with available equipment (Tier 2). Students may now require a specialized evaluation to determine personal device needs. The teacher and other specialists work collaboratively with the AT Specialist to complete an evaluation of needs and identify appropriate technology and services to support student needs. Long term trials may be required.
Roles and Responsibilites of Site Level IEP Team Members
Support the AT evaluation with data collection and monitoring of trials with technology Participate in trainings Identify student needs and preferences for tools/devices Support student use of tools/devices Support ongoing use of the tools/devices Continue ongoing data collection Follow district procedures for repair and maintenance of equipment
Write AT supports and equipment in IEP Special Factors
Roles and Responsibilities of AT
Collaborate with Site Level Team to compelete the AT assessment Attend IEP meetings as needed to report assessment results Help secure equipment for assessment trials Coordinate the Implementation Plan Explore funding options Assist in the ordering of equipment Support training Assist in troubleshooting and repair of equipment as needed
Data Collection
Data is collected to determine the need and effectiveness of technology and/or monitor progress on IEP goals or identified area of need. Current technology supports and systems are monitored for effectiveness. When additional supports are needed, begin to gather data from existing records on the following:
| Supports/Equipment/Modifications
Reading Screen readers, scan & read software (e.g. Kurzweil, Read and Write Gold, etc.), electronic books, phonological software (e.g. Fast Forward, Earobics, The Listening Program), text-to-speech software (e.g. Read OutLoud), symbol/text writing software
Writing
Math Software for cueing math computation (e.g. Math Pad, Math Type), voice recognition software for math (e.g. Math Talk), alternative keyboard (e.g. Intellikeys), software for object manipulation
Organization
Training
Training at Tier 3 focuses on creating academic-rich environments by integrating highly-specialized technology systems and devices to facilitate access to the curriculum. AT Specialist provides training to student, parent, and staff. Training topics include:
Resources
Product descriptions, manuals, data sheets, free resources, training videos |