The IEP must contain several statements that describe the child’s performance and outline the special education and related services the local educational agency (LEA) will provide. Section B – Present Levels of Performance Assistive technology is frequently addressed in the present levels of performance in the IEP. When documenting assistive technology in the present levels of performance, the type of technology needed as well as the manner that it will be used should be described. For example: Mary exhibits a severe deficit with expressive communication. She communicates with peers and adults within her environment utilizing a voice output augmentative communication device. She uses the AAC device in all educational settings programmed with appropriate vocabulary for each setting. Due to John’s vision impairment, all instructional materials such as textbooks, worksheets, and written tests requires enlargement through the use of a photocopier or closed-circuit television system. Section C – Special Education When assistive technology devices and/or services are provided as part of a child’s special education, documentation is found in the annual goals. When developing annual goals, the IEP team determines whether or not the child needs assistive technology in order to accomplish them. First, the goals are developed and then the need for assistive technology is addressed. In most cases, assistive technology is not the goal; rather, it is the means to achieving the goal. If IEP teams always relate the use of the technology to a functional outcome, teams will avoid the mistake of focusing on the equipment as an end in itself rather than a means to an end. Options to Consider: The general goal format is: Using (AT solution), child will (curriculum standard) with ___% accuracy ___ / ___ times. Using an electronic dictionary/thesaurus, child will explain frequently used synonyms, antonyms, and homographs with ___% accuracy ___/___ times. Using electronic text, word (or talking word) processing/word prediction programs, child will read selected text and write a summary of selected readings containing the main idea and essential
details with ___% accuracy ___/___ times. Section D – Related Services
When assistive technology is provided as a part of a related service, it is documented in the IEP form under related services. Documentation must include the anticipated amount of time and frequency of the service. If assistive technology is listed in the IEP related services section, it is
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