Assistive Technology Assessment Competencies and Resources - Competencies At A Glance

Competencies At A Glance

Competency 1

Be knowledgeable about and implement the school district's assistive technology (AT) assessment procedures.
	Implement the district's AT referral procedures.
	Describe the function of the individual educational plan (IEP) team as related to AT assessment.

Competency 2

Understand federal and state regulations and policies related to the consideration and implementation of assistive technology in Florida schools.
	Understand the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) directives regarding AT consideration and implementation.
	Utilize current technical assistance papers (TAP) and Florida Statutes for consideration and implementation of AT in Florida schools.
	Understand the implementation of AT accommodations in the classroom.

Competency 3

Select and use appropriate measurement tools, strategies, and activities to assess a student’s AT needs.
	Describe at least one assessment tool for each area being assessed.
	Select the appropriate tools based on individual student needs.
	Implement the assessment process.

Competency 4

Consider a continuum of AT devices, services, and resources that may be used to address the needs of students.
	Follows procedure for providing equipment as a result of AT assessment.
	Implement a continuum of low-tech to high-tech AT tools for a specific learning task.
	Utilize the continuum of services and resources available from school-based, district, regional, state, and national levels.

Competency 5

Provide leadership and support to professionals, students, and family members/caregivers of the team conducting AT assessment activities.
	Know team-building skills needed to work with the IEP team.
	Identify and collaborate with providers in the AT assessment process.

Competency 6

Lead the assessment teams in understanding what the student needs are relative to his/her abilities, educational goals, and environmental factors that relate to the selection and delivery of AT devices and services.
	Lead the assessment team in clarification of findings.
	Facilitate the discussion of abilities, goals, and environmental factors.

Competency 7

Interpret and present the results of AT 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.
	Interpret results of the AT assessment to the IEP team using non-technical language.
	Clarify pertinent assessment information for effective decision-making.

Competency 8

Explain the strengths and challenges of specific AT devices and services and the factors that may affect their use.
	Offer options for professional development training.
	Discuss the challenges and barriers that effect AT use.

Competency 9

Collaborate with those in charge of implementing the IEP to formulate and initiate a plan using AT to support the educational achievement of the students.
	Design an action plan for AT use.
	Describe a data collection plan for AT use.