WATI Assistive Technology Consideration Guide

1. What task is it that we want this student to do, that they are unable to do at a level that
reflects their skills/abilities (writing, reading, communicating, seeing, hearing)? Document by
checking each relevant task below. Please leave blank any tasks that are not relevant to the
student’s IEP.
2. Is the student currently able to complete tasks with special strategies or accommodations? If
yes, describe in Column A for each checked task.
3. Is there available assistive technology (either devices, tools, hardware, o software) that
could be used to address this task? (If none are known, review WATI’s AT Checklist.) If any
assistive technology tools are currently being used (or were tried in the past), describe in
Column B.
4. Would the use of assistive technology help the student perform this skill more easily or
efficiently, in the least restrictive environment, or perform successfully with less personal
assistance? If yes, complete Column C.

Task A. If currently B. If currently C. Describe new or

completes task with completes task additional assistive
special strategies and with assistive technology to be
/ or accommodations, technology tools, tried.
describe. describe.
X Instead of having the
Motor Aspects of
Currently the student student type on
Writing types written Microsoft Word I would
assignments on like to have them type
Microsoft Word and or use text to type on
then shares the OneNote. This way it’s
document with me, more organized, has
however the workflow more of a notebook
model is hard for the feel, and it’s one place
teacher and the for everything.
student has a difficult
time locating the file. OneNote would help the
student perform this
skill more easily and
efficiently.
X Having the student type
Computer Access
Currently this student their assignment in
brings a BYOD OneNote is a much
computer from home better workflow where
to type his work. the teacher can see all
They have access to of their work that the
the school computer student completes
and can print from the online so they that they
school computer any don’t necessarily need
work that needs to be to print it off.
turned in.
 Composing Written
Material
Communication

Reading

X X
Organization
In the IEP it states that Having the student use
this child is to have their OneNote for their
teacher make sure that planner/agenda will
their writing is legible in help make them more
their planner or type independent for middle
their planner. school so that they are
less reliant on the
teacher checking that
it’s legible. This also
allows the student to
highlight or color code
things in OneNote to
help with ensuring that
all assignments are
completed.

Task A. If currently B. If currently C. Describe new or

completes task with
special strategies and
/ or accommodations,
describe.
Math
completes task with additional assistive
assistive technology technology to be
tools, describe. tried.

Recreation and
Leisure
Activities of Daily
Living (ADLs)
Mobility

Positioning and
Seating
Vision

Hearing
5. Are there assistive technology services (more specific evaluation of need for assistive technology, adapting
or modifying the assistive technology, technical assistance on its operation or use, or training of student,
staff, or family) that this student needs? If yes, describe what will be provided, the initiation and duration.
The student would need training on how to use OneNote and parents would need training to know how to
access what is on their child’s OneNote.
 Assistive Technology Implementation Plan
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name Grade Date of Birth
HN 5th

School Date AT Plan Review Date

Mt. Bethel Elementary

POINT OF CONTACT (Individual assigned to keep the Implementation Plan updated)

Mrs. Allred, Special Ed Teacher. Mrs. Allred has contact with all teachers and will coordinate efforts.

EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE TO BE USED STATUS (e.g., owned by school, will purchase, will borrow, etc…)
Classroom computer in all classes Student will also have access to a school computer if needed and to also print work.
Student is also able to bring BYOD device if they would like to use their own.
Microsoft Office 365 Student has login but will provide support with making sure if they bring their own device
that they can install on their BYOD.

IMPLEMENTATION TEAM
NAME (List all individuals who will implement the AT with the student.) ROLE (e.g., administrator, teacher, family member, service provider, etc…)
Erica Oakhill Homeroom teacher and all subjects

Julia Varnedoe Target teacher

Mrs. Allred Special Education teacher

Mrs. Chris Jones Occupational Therapist (helps HN with knowing how to use OneNote and the Office 365
tools on device)
Mr. Jay AT Specialist

EQUIPMENT TASKS
TASK (e.g., order/procure AT, load software, adapt/customize devices/software, set up PERSON RESPONSIBLE DATE DUE
at home/school, maintain/repair, etc.)
Install Microsoft Tools on student device (Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel) Mr. Jay January 16, 2019

Install printer driver on the student classroom laptops Mr. Jay January 16, 2019

TRAINING
TRAINING NEED TRAINEES TRAINER DATES & TIMES FOLLOW UP / ALONG PLAN

Overview of OneNote software Gen Ed Teachers, Mrs. Mr. Jay January 22, 2019 Feburary 12, 2019 9:40- 10:00
features Allred, HN and parents 9:40- 10:00
Ongoing support HN Mrs. Allred and gen ed Daily as needed In the context of assignments that require writing.
teacher
CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION
IEP GOAL CURRICULUM/DOMAIN (e.g., PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE AT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL (List specific
math, science, PE, art, etc…) AT and customized settings if appropriate)
Draft a five-paragraph essay with proper essay Writing Mrs. Allred (special ed teacher) School issued or BYOD laptop
structure using OneNote to type or dictate his Mrs. Oakhill (gen ed teacher) OneNote tools loaded on device
ideas on the computer.

Revise and edit a five paragraph essay with Writing Mrs. Allred (special ed teacher) School issued or BYOD laptop
proper essay structure using OneNote to type Mrs. Oakhill (gen ed teacher) OneNote tools loaded on device
or dictate his ideas on the computer.

HOME IMPLEMENTATION
IEP GOAL CURRICULUM/DOMAIN (e.g., PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE AT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL (List specific
math, science, PE, art, etc…) AT and customized settings if appropriate)
Draft a five-paragraph essay with proper essay Writing HN, mom and dad BYOD laptop
structure using OneNote to type or dictate his OneNote tools loaded on device
ideas on the computer.

Revise and edit a five paragraph essay with Writing HN, mom and dad BYOD laptop
proper essay structure using OneNote to type OneNote tools loaded on device
or dictate his ideas on the computer.

MONITORING/EVALUATION
GOAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY RECORDING SYSTEM & FREQUENCY PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR
(How will you teach student to use equipment (e.g., task analysis recording system; score + or - on IMPLEMENTATION / DATA COLLECTION
and/or how to achieve goals.) data recording sheet)
Draft a five-paragraph essay with proper essay Model- lead- test Task analysis (weekly) Mrs. Allred (special ed teacher) or Mrs.
structure using OneNote to type or dictate his Oakhill (gen ed teacher)
ideas
Reviseonandtheedit
computer.
a five paragraph essay with Model- lead- test Task analysis (weekly) Mrs. Allred (special ed teacher) or Mrs.
proper essay structure using OneNote to type Oakhill (gen ed teacher)

or dictate his ideas on the computer.

Assistive Technology Evaluation

Student Feedback

HN loves doing anything that involves writing on OneNote. He is often very first the one to remind me or
ask if he can type the assignment on OneNote when I give instruction for the students to hand write the
assignment. He also stated, “My writing has really improved, and my friends can read my writing without
constantly asking how to read what I had wrote. “ This shows how using OneNote and typing out
assignments has increased his confidence.

Each time I worked with HN I observed what the student’s product looked like to see if it’s helping him
write a five-paragraph essay, fill out his planner, and gain confidence. Below are screenshots of his work
since using OneNote. You will see

Planner

Writing from the student

After observing HN using his laptop and looking at the data of his end of quarter piece of writing and his
work it shows how having him type his assignments allows him to express himself in more efficient ways
than writing with a pencil or pen.