Assistive Technology

Level One

• Low Tech- the IEP team determines if low tech AT is needed for the student. 
• Basic in nature
• Require very little training in terms of use
• Inexpensive
• Readily available or easily accessible within the classroom

Examples of Level One Include, but are not limited to:

• Pencil grips
• Highlighted text
• Math manipulatives
• Place markers
• Overlays
• Post – it notes
• Visual schedules
• Enlarged print text

Does this mean that many of the accommodations qualify as Level One?

Yes

But how do I know when to check?

1. Does the student require this to access FAPE and make progress on IEP objectives?
2. Is the accommodation a tangible item?

Level Two

• Mid-Tech–the campus specialists such as SLP, OT, PT, Vision Specialist, Audiologist, LSSP, etc. in collaboration with the classroom teacher and school staff determine the need for mid-tech AT
• Require more maintenance, more training, and may have some technical or electronic component
• Require a trial period of use and recommendations are made based upon the trials. 

Examples Of Level Two At Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Text reader
• Talking word processor
• Word prediction software
• Alternate keyboard
• FM System
• Simple voice output device

Level Three

• Recommendations must be supported by campus data collected based upon trials, interventions and previous strategies documented and considered. 
• Must include a ULS core member in the level 3 evaluation process
• Level 3 items are often expensive, not readily accessible, highly technical, and require specialized training and knowledge of the device.

Examples Of Level Three Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• High end augmentative communication devices
• Voice output device with dynamic display
• Voice output device with speech synthesis
• Voice Recognition software