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KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #Atchat. Please let us know who you are and where you are from

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Tonight we will be discussing AT Assessments and consultations #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT

We will use the Q1, A1 format today. Don’t forget to include #atchat hashtag

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hey now #Atchat - looking forward to discussing Assessment&consultations. Joining from WY tonight

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT

It's great to be here tonight! How is everything @mmatp? #ATchat

misshoeft_msu Sep 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@KarenJan Hi there! My name is Alee and I am a senior in the Special Education prep program at Michigan State. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@misshoeft_msu @KarenJan Hi Alee! So glad to have you with us. How did you hear about #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@misshoeft_msu Fantastic that you are joining us! How much are you learning about AT as part of your program? #ATchat

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi! Kerri from RI. Looking forward to the chat tonight! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@KerriHslp Welcome - so glad you could join #ATchat!

EGraniero Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Emily. AT Graduate student from CT #atchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey there everyone - Elisa from FL, really looking fwd to this topic! #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@EGraniero Hi Emily - you are a faithful participant! #ATchat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Denise Hunt California. New AT Specialist. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@KarenJan Hey Karen! Everything is good. Training in WY this week. #Atchat

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi I am Freda Stanton joining fro Iregon #ATchat

misshoeft_msu Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@mmatp @KarenJan We are learning so much about assistive technology in our program. I am actually in a "teaching with tech class" #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@den_hunt Welcome to the field of AT and to #ATchat tonight. We have the best job in the world!

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Leslie from NY here! As always looking forward to tonight's chat! #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@KerriHslp Hey Kerri. Glad to have you here tonight #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 Who conducts your AT assessments? Do you have an in-district team or outside support? How are team members selected? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@srantonfr @lrdichiara Welcome to both of you! #ATchat

AssignmentHelpN Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

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mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@EGraniero Hi Emily. So glad you are here tonight #Atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@wernedat Hello Elisa - looking forward to your insights tonight #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT

So we got right into the questions tonight. Did you see Q1? #ATchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A2: in district, some at school level, some referred to district depending on intensity after screening, WHO on team depends on Ss #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@misshoeft_msu Great to hear! That's not always the case with undergraduate programs #ATchat https://t.co/680ZYnLuLL

misshoeft_msu Sep 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@mmatp @KarenJan We are learning so much about assistive technology in our program. I am actually in a "teaching with tech class" #atchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

oops, A1 #ATChat I’m tired :)

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

a1. Just me for AT Eval and team.K-12 district of 30000 #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@wernedat Sounds like a well developed team. Do you have policies and procedures in place? #ATchat https://t.co/y9KstioRhH

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A2: in district, some at school level, some referred to district depending on intensity after screening, WHO on team depends on Ss #ATChat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: I'm the only ATP in district & complete 97% of evaluations. At times we use outside consultants when there are unique cases. #atchat

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

We have two AT Consultants. But we are building capacity through an AT Cadre #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1 - as a private AT Consultant, I am asked to complete many AT Evaluations. Would prefer to build capacity in-district. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT

WOW! Difficult to deliver supports for such a large group #ATchat https://t.co/x6SmOq7srl

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

a1. Just me for AT Eval and team.K-12 district of 30000 #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@srantonfr Can you tell us a little more about what that looks like? #ATchat https://t.co/kt4wwrX3CW

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

We have two AT Consultants. But we are building capacity through an AT Cadre #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Like @KarenJan I am also a consultant that gets called in to conduct evals. I try to encourage consults w/in district teams #Atchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@KarenJan yes - screening process, then if the school team has exhausted their ideas of interventions (like RtI) we step in to help. #ATChat

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 Our district is in the process of developing more support in-district. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@den_hunt Wow - how do you manage that??? sounds impossible. #ATchat https://t.co/YybhePaOvF

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT

a1. Just me for AT Eval and team.K-12 district of 30000 #atchat

misshoeft_msu Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I wasn't able to find the questions for tonight's session. Can someone point me in the right direction on how to find them? #atchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@KarenJan Def an advantage being in-district as I have relationships w/ Ts. Makes process easier & more comfortable for both sides #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@lrdichiara Who else is on the evaluation team? How large is your district? #ATchat https://t.co/lepmkjUVGJ

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@KarenJan Def an advantage being in-district as I have relationships w/ Ts. Makes process easier & more comfortable for both sides #atchat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Agree would like to develop a team, but I have LOTS of education to do at the admin level. #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-1 we have dedicated AT team that conducts evals, but tell IEP teams if they can provide the AT, they can do without us #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@misshoeft_msu We didn't post them ahead of time this week. They will post every 7-10 minutes. #ATchat

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

We have A 3-year plan last year we worked with high school and middle school teams one representative from each school.trained #ATchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@misshoeft_msu If the question says Q1, then the responses will have an A1 and so on. Also all responses should be hashtagged with #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 It's always great when they don't need us. I really do want to work myself out of a job. #ATchat https://t.co/5gftiAgii3

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@KarenJan A-1 we have dedicated AT team that conducts evals, but tell IEP teams if they can provide the AT, they can do without us #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 Great to see you here tonight! #ATchat

CSC_LATI Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 We, LATI, support district AT teams in each parish with loans,consults, and help to establish AT frameworks #atchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@wernedat @KarenJan Screening & building capacity has saved my neck - too many evals and me and slp only for stuff Teacher could do #ATChat

misshoeft_msu Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@lrdichiara thank you!! I see it now. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@wernedat Awesome - did you develop the process? #ATchat

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Their role is to be the point person for their school about assistive technology. Not the AT specialist. #ATchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@KarenJan 5 K-6 schools in district. EIT/CSE teams in each building. I service the AT for all 5 buildings. My caseload is exploding! #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Q2: Do you have procedures for all aspects of AT assessment & are they clearly defined and consistently applied #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@misshoeft_msu Sorry,I didn't post them this time.Will try2 get them out ahead of time. Q2 will be coming up #ATchat https://t.co/VvUuvN4gnM

misshoeft_msu Sep 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I wasn't able to find the questions for tonight's session. Can someone point me in the right direction on how to find them? #atchat

EGraniero Sep 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: not really sure where to start on when i complete my program. rvals within one classroon so far for project purposes #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@srantonfr Good plan. Build local capacity at the school level. Follow up to support on more difficult cases #ATchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@den_hunt We are same size - we should talk, I’m willing to share my resources #ATChat

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: yes we do and we try to be consistent. #ATchat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KarenJan #atchat spending a great deal of time putting processes, procedures, and info in place.

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Can someone define what you mean by AT screening? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@Etothestep1 You consider 20,000 Students small? Around here, that's a really large district! #ATchat https://t.co/0W4MUKoA6u

Etothestep1 Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KarenJan We're a small district (20k total), so I and my part-time collegue conduct all AT evals, assuming a consult isn't enough.

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: I designed an AT protocol w/ CSE chairperson for the teams to abide by. W/o it, it's too chaotic. Has helped streamline process #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@den_hunt Are you using the QIAT - Quality Indicators for AT? #ATchat https://t.co/sPUHzyBUgX

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@KarenJan #atchat spending a great deal of time putting processes, procedures, and info in place.

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@mmatp A2 We have consensus as to what to include in an assessment, & do them in pairs, but SETT makes each unique #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KerriHslp Good question. I don't use that term so I'm not sure what is meant by it. #ATchat https://t.co/W3BL8s3CFV

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Can someone define what you mean by AT screening? #atchat

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 Since we just started with in-house, we are trying to define the process #atchat Definitely using QIAT resources!

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@KarenJan yes, from a little here and there, an ATIA preconference, QIAT stuff, experience… #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Extra question -How many are using QIAT? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@Etothestep1 Yes, that's really challenging, especially if you have to cover a large area. #ATchat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#atchat q2 a flowchart of at in the IEP went out to psychs and SLPs today.

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Q3 coming up #ATchat

CSC_LATI Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 We promote SETT and quality indicators for district AT plans and procedures https://t.co/9wawVahDqT #atchat

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Re:QIAT... Use parts of it #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Q3: How does your district determine whether to complete an AT Evaluation or a consult? Do you have procedures in place? #ATchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@KarenJan I am a QIAT fan. Just ordered the book today :) #ATChat

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@den_hunt Would you be able to share what that looks like? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT

It's great to hear many are aware of QIAT! #ATChat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@KarenJan #atchat yes to Qiat!

misshoeft_msu Sep 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@den_hunt that's interesting! I would be curious to see what it looks like. #atchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@KarenJan @KerriHslp Use different consent forms for screenings vs evals. Helps elim. unnecessary referrals & moves process along #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@KarenJan Xtra question-we have used QIAT, but not annually. I consistently use when presenting #ATchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@den_hunt Would you mind sharing? #atchat

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q3: we have an AT needs inventory we have teams complete they lists challenges and possible things to try before an assessment #ATchat

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@lrdichiara @KarenJan What is involved in conducting the screening? #atchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Here is ours - needs to be changed a little https://t.co/Gbh2vc851M #ATChat

MaegeK Sep 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Maegan from CT #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@MaegeK Welcome - is this your first #ATchat?

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#atchat @KarenJan https://t.co/tGAtGGJpDS

MaegeK Sep 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@KarenJan No I was here last year, first chat this year. :) #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@Etothestep1 Remember to add the hashtag and A1,2,3 etc. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@MaegeK Great to see you again! #ATchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@KerriHslp Screenings can be more informal (observation, consult, etc) while the eval is more formal.#atchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@den_hunt @KarenJan This is great! Thank you for sharing! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@den_hunt Easy to follow flow chart. Thanks for sharing #ATchat https://t.co/ZgvRHaWnqK

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT

#atchat @KarenJan https://t.co/tGAtGGJpDS

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q3 consult can only be with staff and include only global strategies for all students in the room #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 I prefer to recommend AT Consultations unless the S has complex special needs.Get more implemented, quickly.No limiting timelines #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Yes, if you work with the student, need parent permission. @den_hunt #ATchat https://t.co/aPmMxrEl3W

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Q3 consult can only be with staff and include only global strategies for all students in the room #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q4: How does your district include functional assessment in your student’s customary environments #atchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 - Screening first, unless Ss with significant dis, consult/screen can be within school or to district level #ATChat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@KarenJan Do you do formal evaluations/write ups each time AT is recommended? #atchat

misshoeft_msu Sep 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@den_hunt Thank you! I hope you don't mind if I share it with my "teaching with tech" professor? #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@KarenJan A3 we encourage classroom collaborations as a first step. Data from class interventions helps pinpoint individual needs #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@lrdichiara When an AT Evaluation is requested,yes, formal report is written.Sometime we are able to get parents to agree to consult #ATchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT

a3: We are still working on this. I feel I do too many evals(a much longer process) Takes too long to get AT into Ss hands #atchat

WipItUp Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@kimsiwak That absolutely makes my day😍 #ATchat #winnipegsd #goteam #css_jmk

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Going to #atia17 ? Join us for @edcampaccessint Fri night 1/20/17 https://t.co/DOerIDWfNh #ATchat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A4. This is one of the difficulties I have. Teachers want AT but can't point to a goal that the student is not meeting. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

AT Evals get formal written report. Consult gets shorter summary with suggestions for trials #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@srantonfr In MA,it's 30 day & 45 days to complete evals and meet with the team. No timelines with consults #ATchat https://t.co/x56MJ1yCmk

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@KarenJan can you explain limited timelines?

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@den_hunt Must have a goal to point to in order to effectively match AT to needs. #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@mmatp @edcampAccessInt I'm there! #ATIA17 #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 @edcampAccessInt Good news! Always benefit from your ideas / sharing #ATchat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A3. Really trying to get the info out there about consult rather than eval. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Q5 coming up in a minute. Any more responses to the previous four questions? Any questions you have for the group? #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@mmatp That sounds like what we do, except we don't use word consultation. Classroom collaborations get an email w/resources #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@srantonfr Totally delays the implementation process. 60 school days is a very long time. #ATchat https://t.co/Y8SbGyEJYp

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@KarenJan that's what I thought you meant. 60 here in Oregon

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q5: What are some sources of data your AT team uses to finalize AT recommendations? #atchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: All teams &Ps complete a referral packet so the tech can meet the Ss needs instead of Ss meeting the tech. It really helps! #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 Do the collaborations include meeting with team to discuss S & make recommendations? #ATchat https://t.co/SOEfl52DnT

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@mmatp That sounds like what we do, except we don't use word consultation. Classroom collaborations get an email w/resources #ATchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4-obs in class/school at least 2x by 2 dif people if possible-seeing it being used in action or a Ss struggle is best way #ATChat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

??? What do you include in an evaluation report for AT and/or AAC? #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 I like the idea of classroom collaboration. Sometimes consult is not clear to team #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@den_hunt Great question - we actually have something along those lines for Q6 #ATchat https://t.co/99V00vozrv

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

??? What do you include in an evaluation report for AT and/or AAC? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A5 - use the PAR and WPP for data collection. #ATchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A5: work samples, goal progress, for AAC data collection in devices (realizelang for eg), videotape samples #ATChat

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

a5. Direct observation, trials, WATI, interviews w/ all parties. #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@KarenJan @mmatp Yes & may include ongoing non-dedicated equipment & software, resources, data sheets, training, & chocolate #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Good question - in fact that is Q6 coming up in a couple minutes! #Atchat https://t.co/NPZSZJxW9L

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT

??? What do you include in an evaluation report for AT and/or AAC? #atchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5: I use a google survey and observations to gain feedback. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 Chocolate is essential! #ATchat https://t.co/qoHacPFbV9

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@KarenJan @mmatp Yes & may include ongoing non-dedicated equipment & software, resources, data sheets, training, & chocolate #ATchat

MaegeK Sep 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5 direct observation, direct data taken during sessions, assessments if completed #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@mmatp Right? We are all collaborators in this AT journey! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@den_hunt PAR is the the paper version of UPAR and WPP is the Decoste Written Productivity Profile, also by @DonJohnstonInc #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Q6: What are the components of your written AT recommendations report? #atchat

wernedat Sep 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A6: demographics, trial data, feature matching information, obs summaries, trial/final recomm, work samples/pictures #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A6 - Follows the SETT format including reason for referral and background info w 2 additional Ts -Training & Trial recommendations. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A6: SETT forms from @joyzabala https://t.co/cAGQx665t7 #Atchat

MaegeK Sep 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A6: Background, link to IEP, interviews, student observation, formal assessments, trials w/pics, recommendations including features #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@MichelleBCaBA Do you need parent permission for the trials or implementation? #ATchat https://t.co/Ck3dms8uFV

MichelleBCaBA Sep 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@KarenJan a3. We have consideration and screening plan first. Trials next. May or may not result in eval.

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A6: demographics, areas of concern/reason for referral as shared by Ps and team on referral pkt, observation, at trialed, summary #atchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@mmatp Q6 background, targeted IEP goals, accommodations in place, available resources, team concerns, observation, recommendations #ATchat

srantonfr Sep 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A6: SETT information, feature match, tools selected to try, who is providing the tools (sped or school)and implementation plan #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@den_hunt Specific training recommendations for student and team. #ATchat https://t.co/K8vvb6uRaA

den_hunt Sep 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@KarenJan what do you document under "training"?

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@KarenJan @MichelleBCaBA If I trial is successful, what is the next step? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q7: What strategies do you have in place to ensure Ss needs are reassessed as needs change? #ATchat

MichelleBCaBA Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@KarenJan at school level- document within iep as result of screening and multi tiered support trials #atchat

MichelleBCaBA Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@KarenJan we go round and round on this. Need guidance to define. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Don’t forget-we are always looking for guest moderators. Fill out the form: https://t.co/wUQEjE6Lej #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Other challenge is AT Evaluation is unlike the rest of the educational evals. Mandate is to assess in 1/2 #ATchat https://t.co/yPM6YRN91U

MichelleBCaBA Sep 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@KarenJan we go round and round on this. Need guidance to define. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT

areas of suspected disability. AT is NOT an area of suspected disability. 2/2 #ATchat

MichelleBCaBA Sep 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@KarenJan if a tool widely available to any student tends to help us decide it's still within realm of good class practice #atchat

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A7: Google Form for initial implementation from Ts, on going training for Ts&Ss, open communication w/ Ps & Ts. Annual reviews #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT

AT Evaluation needs to be a different process. We need the initial eval & 3year eval results before we make recommendations. #ATchat

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@KarenJan Do you have the IEP team target IEP goals for which they are seeking support? #ATchat

MichelleBCaBA Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@KarenJan necessity, not eligibility!!! AT is NOT a program! #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q8: Do you want to continue the #ATchat book club this year? Share some book title ideas

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT

We ask team to identify the areas of challenge for S.Sometimes areas of challenge do not have a goal #ATchat https://t.co/VcMIiWRQR7

JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT

@KarenJan Do you have the IEP team target IEP goals for which they are seeking support? #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@JudithSchoonov1 that last tweet was for you - it was too long to include your name. #ATchat https://t.co/mTPTxjAJwP

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT
We ask team to identify the areas of challenge for S.Sometimes areas of challenge do not have a goal #ATchat https://t.co/VcMIiWRQR7
- JudithSchoonov1 Sep 14 @ 8:54 PM EDT
  
  @KarenJan Do you have the IEP team target IEP goals for which they are seeking support? #ATchat

Etothestep1 Sep 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@KarenJan A7: Regularly scheduled follow-up visits, reliance on teacher feedback/updates as needs arise, laid out plan 4 use. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry-we will post the Storify from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@Etothestep1 How about from one year to the next, or transition to a new school? #ATchat https://t.co/GqnmPLFPjZ

Etothestep1 Sep 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@KarenJan A7: Regularly scheduled follow-up visits, reliance on teacher feedback/updates as needs arise, laid out plan 4 use. #atchat

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@KarenJan So, is AT a necessity if there is no IEP goal addressing the challenge? #atchat

mmatp - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Make sure to follow everyone from today’s #atchat Let’s continue to learn and share!

lrdichiara Sep 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@srantonfr Such an important piece for maintaining appropriate AT. The Ps & Ts work closest with the Ss. They see whats working #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@KerriHslp Great question - I think it speaks to poorly written IEPs. How do we plan for that? #ATchat https://t.co/be08uk60nE

KerriHslp Sep 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@KarenJan So, is AT a necessity if there is no IEP goal addressing the challenge? #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator Sep 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@KerriHslp Students struggle in areas that are not identified as goals on an IEP, at times. #ATchat