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Slide 16 Evaluation Process
AT Assessor
Review Work
Samples
Observe Student
InterviewChecklist
AT Trials
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Slide 17
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Assistive Technology
Services
Evaluation
PurchasingLeasing
FittingCustomizing
Adapting
MaintainingRepairingReplacing
Therapies Services
Training
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Slide 18 Failure to Conduct AT Assessment and Provide AT as Denial of FAPE: Student v. Glendora Unified School District, OAH No. 2007080893
15-year-old, oral-deaf student with profound bilateral hearing loss Cochlear implant in right ear provided 50% hearing
capability Prior good grades but experiencing academic decline
in high school Student struggled to hear class discussions despite
use of FM system Deficits in spelling and writing also impacted student
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Mother requested AT assessment for CART District administrator unilaterally denied AT
assessment on basis that Student “has access to his instruction and is successful in his academic program” with existing supports and accommodations HELD: District’s failure to conduct AT assessment and
provide CART resulted in denial of FAPE as student could not meaningfully access and participate in general education
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Failure to Conduct AT Assessment and Provide AT as Denial of FAPE: Student v. Glendora Unified School District, OAH No. 2007080893, cont.
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Slide 20 Refusal to Conduct AT Assessment not a Denial of FAPE: Grant v. Independent School District No. 11, 43 IDELR 219 (D. Minn. 2005)
Student with SLD using spell checker and calculator Parent requested AT assessment for computer IEP team found student making significant
progress and did not require AT assessment HELD: IEP team considered parent request,
data, and levels of performance; evidence did not support use of computer for student to make progress in his program
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Slide 21
Clear Written Offer
IEP must contain clear statement regarding student’s AT needs IEP must include sufficient statement of AT
devices to be used by student (e.g., computer software for writing; handheld electronic organizer) Avoid too much specificity to allow for flexibility
in using alternative AT devices (e.g., Draft:Builder, Palm TX)
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Slide 22 iPad Decisions
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Slide 23 Chaffey Joint Union School District, OAH No. 2012060829
15-year-old NPS student making progress on all IEP goals Parents requested iPad to be provided during 50
minute bus ride to school, and to access educational applications at school District denied request on basis that Student did not
require an iPad to access curriculum at NPS Parents then requested an IEP goal which would
incorporate Student’s use of an iPad In response, IEP team offered to conduct AT
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Slide 24 Chaffey Joint Union School District, OAH No. 2012060829, cont.
District provided parents with AT assessment plan at end of school year; student filed due process in summer while assessment pending Held: Student did not require iPad to manage
his behavior on bus or to communicate or socialize; to access curriculum; to do homework; or obtain educational benefit from his NPS program
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