Assistive Technology Assessment Competencies and Resources
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, Florida Department of Education
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Competency 6
Competency 7
Competency 8
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Competency 7
: Interpret and present the results of assistive technology assessments to the IEP teams in a way that supports effective decision-making based on the student, the educational program, and data gathered during the assessment process.
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Benchmark 7.2
: Clarify pertinent assessment information for effective decision-making.
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Indicator 7.2.1
: Explain funding options for obtaining AT tools.
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Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities, funding, page 6-8 (PDF)
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Essential District Technology Plan Components. District technology plans include a needs assessment to determine assistive technology needed and that the plan should include access for special needs students. (Website)
http://www.fldoe.org/edtech
Medicaid (Website)
http://ssn.usf.edu:16080/medicaid/default.htm
Neighborhood Legal Services Inc., The Public School's Special Education System as an Assistive Technology Funding Source; The Cutting Edge (Website)
http://www.nls.org/
specedat.htm#_Toc42076226
Indicator 7.2.2
: Discuss a student’s needs advocacy.
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Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy - What Technology Specialists Need to Know,
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The Self-Determination of Youth with Disabilities
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Hey, Can I Try That?
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Indicator 7.2.3
: Explain how recommendations from the assessment support student achievement and progress in the general curriculum.
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Information on benefits of student achievement and No Child Left Behind (Website)
http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.aspx?r=747
Indicator 7.2.4
: Describe the effectiveness of assessment recommendations across environments.
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Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services (QIAT). Research-Based Revisions, 2005/IDEA Updates, 2007, Evaluation of Effectiveness, Indicator 4 (PDF)
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SETT and ReSett - Concept for AT Implementation (PDF)
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SETTing Up Staff and Supporters to Support Student Achievement (PDF)
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Indicator 7.2.5
: Explain the importance of ongoing assessment to the changing needs of the student.
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Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services (QIAT). Research-Based Revisions, 2005/IDEA Updates, 2007, Evaluation of Effectiveness, Indicator 7 (PDF)
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