How should the information about the learner’s need for writing AT and the AT supports be documented in the IEP?

Step 4:  This step provides guidance for comprehensive inclusion of information related the data-based decisions,  learner preferences, goal conditions (if applicable), the required assistive technology for specific types of writing, the support required for use of the AT related to implementation (e.g. teacher training, student training), description of backup, transition information and the specific AT requirements.  Information related to required extra curricular accommodations for writing AT (e.g. pen/pal club; product sheets in sewing club)  as well as accommodations for testing, as allowed, are included in the IEP.  The IEP Guidance provides description and examples of the type of information that can or must be included in the Iowa IDEA IEP.  The guidance also provides sample language for including information when writing AT is not required.   This is important for future use.

Writing AT- IEP [Step 4] 

Information related to writing assistive technology  should be clearly and comprehensively included in the IEP. Documents on this page provide comprehensive and summary guidance. The purpose of each document is provided in the following:

• Comprehensive IEP Guidance for writing AT - Provides comprehensive review of all areas of the Iowa IEP that could include information related to writing AT. This document includes sample language for many of the text sections and users are encouraged to adjust the sample language to reflect the needs of individual students.

• Summary IEP Guidance for writing AT - Provides an indication of each of the areas that should be addressed when writing AT is required. 

• If-Then for AIM and AT in the IEP: Provides an overview of the relationship of required checkboxes and pulldowns for AIM and AT.

Use the Documentation of Completion of the 5-Step Process for all Students to document these steps/activities for all students within a caseload or roster. For district-wide accountability, use the 5-Step Writing AT Process Documentation for District - Sheet 1.