• Level One ▲

  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?

   

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• Level Two ▲

  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

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• Level Three ▲

  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

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