Claire Murray

ITEC 7445

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
students 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 WATIs 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
completes task with
special strategies
and / or
accommodations,
describe.

B. If currently
completes task with
assistive technology
tools, describe.

C. Describe new or
additional assistive
technology to be
tried.

Motor Aspects of
Writing

Leo struggles with

dysgraphia. Written
classroom
assignments are
challenging for him.
He currently is pulled
from class to work with
learning specialist
completes all writing
activities using a
laptop computer.

Leo completes
classroom activities on a
laptop computer. This
assistive technology
device is a beneficial tool
for Leo because he is
engaged and interested,
and it allows him to
complete the grade level
expectations more
effectively. His typing
skills are slow, but the
device allows is a more
comfortable, timesaving
accommodation for Leo.

Due to Leos typing

speed, Dragon Dictation
is an app that could
improve Leos classroom
efficiency, idea
development, and editing
skills. Dragon Dictation is
an app that can be used
on all devices that allows
Leo to speak into the
app, and it will type his
audio into text. This app
could be extremely
helpful when writing a
paper, researching on
the internet, taking
notes, and maintaining
his student blog. By
speaking into the audio
recorder, it promotes
Leos idea development
and stamina. Leo would
sharpen his editing skills
as he would need to edit
the computers
annotation for
grammatical markings.

Computer Access
Composing Written
Material

 Communication
Reading
Organization

Assessing Students Needs for Assistive Technology

(2009)
Task
A. If currently
completes task with
special strategies and
/ or accommodations,
describe.

B. If currently
completes task with
assistive technology
tools, describe.

C. Describe new or
additional assistive
technology to be
tried.

Math
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.
No, the laptop computer is proving to be an excellent accommodation for Leo. The next step is to ensure that the
laptop is being used most efficiently so that Leo may keep up with grade level expectations and pacing.

Assessing Students Needs for Assistive Technology (2009)

Assistive Technology Implementation Plan

STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name
Leo C.

Grade
5th

Date of Birth
n/a

School
The Lovett School

Date

AT Plan Review Date

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

Virginia McDonough

EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE TO BE USED

STATUS (e.g., owned by school, will purchase, will borrow, etc)

Laptop Computer

Loaned by school

Dragon Dictation App

Purchased by school

IMPLEMENTATION TEAM
NAME (List all individuals who will implement the AT with the student.)

ROLE (e.g., administrator, teacher, family member, service provider, etc)

Claire Murray

4th grade teacher

Virginia McDonough

Learning Specialist

5th Grade Teacher

TBD

EQUIPMENT TASKS
TASK (e.g., order/procure AT, load software, adapt/customize devices/software, set up
at home/school, maintain/repair, etc.)

PERSON RESPONSIBLE

DATE DUE

Purchase Dragon Dictation App

Claire Murray

August 1

Upload Dragon Dictation to student laptop

Claire Murray

August 1

Distribute laptop computer

5th grade teacher

1st day of school

TRAINING
TRAINING NEED

TRAINEES

TRAINER

DATES & TIMES

FOLLOW UP / ALONG PLAN

Dragon Dictation
App
Dragon Dictation
App

5th Grade
Teacher
Leo C.

Claire Murray

During Preplanning

Claire will check in weekly with 5th grade teacher and retrain as needed.

5th Grade
Teacher

During first week of

school

5th grade teacher will keep record of Leos work created with and without app and compare.
5th grade teacher will retrain Leo as needed.

CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION
IEP GOAL

CURRICULUM/DOMAIN (e.g.,
math, science, PE, art, etc)

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

AT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL (List specific

AT and customized settings if appropriate)

Using the dictation app, the student will

develop paragraphs that contain an opening
sentence, a minimum of three supporting
sentences, and a concluding sentence.

Writing

5th Grade Teacher, Virginia

McDonough

Laptop Computer, Dragon Dictation App

Using the dictation app, the student will correct

spelling, grammar, and punctuation correctly
with three or fewer errors.

Writing

5th Grade Teacher, Virginia

McDonough

Laptop Computer, Dragon Dictation App

IEP GOAL

CURRICULUM/DOMAIN (e.g.,
math, science, PE, art, etc)

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

AT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL (List specific

AT and customized settings if appropriate)

Using the dictation app, student will complete

the given assignment using one or fewer
additional class periods as assigned.

Writing

5th Grade Teacher, Virginia

McDonough

Laptop Computer, Dragon Dictation App

HOME IMPLEMENTATION

MONITORING/EVALUATION
GOAL

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

RECORDING SYSTEM & FREQUENCY

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR

IMPLEMENTATION / DATA COLLECTION

For the first month of school, student will

complete one assignment each week using
dictation app.

Train and assist student during

assignments

Task analysis recording system (during

training)

5th grade teacher

Using the dictation app, the student will

develop paragraphs that contain an opening
sentence, a minimum of three supporting
sentences, and a concluding sentence.

Writing Workshop Lessons

Data recording sheet

5th grade teacher

(How will you teach student to use equipment

and/or how to achieve goals.)

(e.g., task analysis recording system; score + or - on

data recording sheet)