Levels of Support

We're here to help you in a variety of ways. 

Technical Assistance

• The focus is to provide technical assistance or training to providers around AT tools and/or services already in place or being trialed with the student
• Frequency = as needed, available on its own or within all tiers of support
• AT Team Member connects with staff via phone, email, virtual or in-person meeting
• This may result in coordinating with a vendor/company or a suggestion for the primary provider to borrow a temporary solution from the AT Trial Lending Library to meet the student's current AT needs

Level 1 - Conversation

• An informal process that focuses on accommodations/modifications & implementation strategies to support individual student needs
• Frequency = often 1- 2 conversations/meetings
• The AT Team member may connect with staff via phone, email, virtual or in-person meeting
• Results in recommended tools/strategies/next steps
• New or different AT tools/strategies requiring little to no training may be recommended for trial to determine the effectiveness in meeting the student's current needs
• If additional support is needed, the case may move to Tier 2 or Tier 3

Level 2 - Informal Consultation

• An informal process that focuses on accommodations/modifications & implementation strategies to support current AT that is being utilized or underutilized
• Frequency = often 2 - 4 conversations/meetings
• AT Team member connects with the team via a virtual or in-person meeting
• An AT decision-making document may be utilized (e.g. SETT Framework)
• Results in summary with recommended tools/strategies/next steps for implementation
• If additional support is needed, the case may move to Tier 3

Level 3 - Formal Consultation

• Formal process using the SETT Framework, focused existing data from Tier 2, and development of a meaningful implementation plan
• Frequency = 3 - 6 conversations/meetings
• Observation of the student occurs, at least 1-2 times
• New or alternate equipment requiring some training for staff and/or student may be recommended for trial with the student in order to determine the effectiveness of the tool/strategy
• Results in formal AT Plan with recommended tools/strategies/next steps for implementation
• The team reconvenes to review data to determine the effectiveness of the AT in meeting student’s current needs

AT EVALUATIONS can be requested by the Special Education Director in unique circumstances. A REED would be required for the purpose of evaluating AT tools and/or strategies to meet individualized student needs and for recommendation to the IEP team. The SETT Process will be utilized to develop an AT Plan and to ensure fidelity of implementation.