Assistive Technology Process

Tier Model 

Tier 1: UDL Classroom Available Assistive technology tools for all students

Tier 2: Tier Two: Assessment- Use of available, but more specialized, tools can be introduced to inform the AT consideration process for a student.  An AT assessment is when an IEP team introduces specialized tools to the student and collects data on the use of said tools to facilitate a student’s progress toward his or her IEP goals (Illinois Assistive Technology Guidance Manual–2020 Edition page 22.

Tier 3: Tier Three: Evaluation

An AT evaluation is necessary when an IEP team identifies that a student may need AT but does not have the readily available tools, data, or expertise in feature-match analysis.  An AT evaluation requires:

• Opening a targeted domain;

• The direct participation of an AT facilitator;

• Feature matching, device trials, and data collection managed by the AT facilitator;  

• AT facilitators attending and participating in the FIE meeting where results of the AT evaluation are shared

SEDOL AT Referral Packet District AT Referral Packet 

 Do you need help backing up your student's vocabulary?

View the document linked below to learn how to backup a student's vocabulary set to Google Drive. 

Vocabulary Backup Instructions