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WATI and Assistive Technology Plan

Shannon Herndon

Kennesaw State University



























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WATI Assistive Technology Consideration Guide

Task A. If currently
completes task with
special strategies and
/ or accommodations,
describe.
B. If currently
completes task with
assistive technology
tools, describe.
C. Describe new or
additional assistive
technology to be
tried.
Motor Aspects of
Writing
Copies of notes in all
content areas, study
guides provided for test
preparation, and
extended time
Encouraged use of
Alpha Smart or
computer
Dragon Naturally Speak
to help with writing skills
(new assistive
technology
implemented this
semester)
Composing Written
Material
Copies of notes in all
content areas, study
guides provided for test
preparation, and
extended time
Encouraged use of
Alpha Smart or
computer
Dragon Naturally Speak
to help with writing,
processing and
organization skills (new
assistive technology
implemented this
semester)
Organization
Copies of notes in all
content areas, study
guides provided for test
preparation, and
extended time
Encouraged use of
Alpha Smart or
computer
Dragon Naturally Speak
to help with writing,
processing and
organization skills (new
assistive technology
implemented this
semester)

Are there assistive technology services (more specific evaluation of need for assistive technology, adapting or
modifying the assistive technology, technical assistance on its operation or use, or training of student, staff, or
family) that this student needs? If yes, describe what will be provided, the initiation and duration.

Teachers will need to be trained on all of the assistive technology devices and software that are provided to Bethany at
the beginning of every semester. Teachers will be responsible for the appropriate use and implementation of the
assistive technology devices during class time. The area technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs
of all assistive technology devices provided to Bethany. Bethanys case manager will regularly inquire about the use
and effectiveness of the assistive technologies.







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STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name Grade Date of Birth
Bethany Jones 10 9/28/1998
School Date AT Plan Review Date
Harrison High School 10/10/2012 10/10/2013
POINT OF CONTACT (Individual assigned to keep the Implementation Plan updated)
Carolyn Fisher
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE TO BE USED STATUS (e.g., owned by school, will purchase, will borrow, etc)
Alpha Smart with word prediction software Owned by school
Dragon Naturally Speak Rights owned by school
Access to online downloads for texts to be read aloud Rights owned by school

EQUIPMENT TASKS
TASK (e.g., order/procure AT, load software, adapt/customize devices/software, set up
at home/school, maintain/repair, etc.)
PERSON RESPONSIBLE DATE DUE
Secure the device for student use, set up at home and school Carolyn Fisher Case Manager 10/10/2012
Load software, customize device and software, maintain and repair Area Technician Technical Support 10/10/2012




IMPLEMENTATION TEAM
NAME (List all individuals who will implement the AT with the student.) ROLE (e.g., administrator, teacher, family member, service provider, etc)
Carmen Johnson Teacher
Shannon Herndon Teacher
Katie Bruner Teacher
Carolyn Fisher Case manager


Assistive Technology Implementation Plan
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TRAINING
TRAINING NEED TRAINEES TRAINER DATES & TIMES FOLLOW UP / ALONG PLAN
Alpha Smart with software, Dragon
Naturally Speak, online downloads
Bethany Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Jones
Carolyn Fisher 10/10/2012 Yearly IEP meetings
Alpha Smart with software All teachers Carolyn Fisher At the beginning of each
semester
Yearly IEP meetings



CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION
IEP GOAL CURRICULUM/DOMAIN (e.g.,
math, science, PE, art, etc)
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE AT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL (List specific
AT and customized settings if appropriate)
Bethany will respond, in writing, to an
inferential question using details from a text.
Science, History, Language Arts Bethany Jones Alpha Smart and Dragon Naturally Speak
Bethany will organize, select and relate ideas.
She will develop them into coherent essays.
Science, History, Language Arts Bethany Jones Alpha Smart and Dragon Naturally Speak
Bethany will write well-developed paragraphs
with clear controlling ideas.
Science, History, Language Arts Bethany Jones Alpha Smart and Dragon Naturally Speak



HOME IMPLEMENTATION
IEP GOAL CURRICULUM/DOMAIN (e.g.,
math, science, PE, art, etc)
PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE AT NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH GOAL (List specific
AT and customized settings if appropriate)
Bethany will continue to work on her writing
skills as discussed above.
Science, History, Language Arts Bethany Jones Alpha Smart and Dragon Naturally Speak
Bethany will work on organizational skills. All content areas Bethany Jones Alpha Smart and Dragon Naturally Speak


MONITORING/EVALUATION
GOAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
(How will you teach student to use equipment
and/or how to achieve goals.)
RECORDING SYSTEM & FREQUENCY
(e.g., task analysis recording system; score + or - on
data recording sheet)
PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR
IMPLEMENTATION / DATA COLLECTION
Bethany will respond, in writing, to an
inferential question using details from a text.
Use assistive technologies to
manipulate and organize info
Task analysis recording system Carolyn Fisher Case Manager
Bethany will organize, select and relate ideas.
She will develop them into coherent essays.
Use assistive technologies to
manipulate and organize info
Task analysis recording system Carolyn Fisher Case Manager
Bethany will write well-developed paragraphs
with clear controlling ideas.
Use assistive technologies to
manipulate and organize info
Task analysis recording system Carolyn Fisher Case Manager



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Assistive Technology Evaluation

Bethany believes that the Alpha Smart helps her take notes. Her handwriting is illegible and being
able to use a word processor dramatically increases her ability to utilize the lecture notes for each class. She
stated in the IEP from last semester that she does not like the accompanying bag and would like a cover the
Alpha Smart. This semester she has a cover made by a family member. Bethany began to use the Dragon
Naturally Speak in January. She has struggled with software so far. Her complaints about Dragon Naturally
Speak are that it does not easily pick up her voice and the software does not always type her words as she
speaks them. She is encouraged at school and home to continue working with the Dragon Naturally Speak.

Bethanys case manager inquires about her use of the Alpha Smart processor in class. It is reported
that Bethany utilizes the Alpha Smart word processor at least 80% of the time in her content classes. From
observing her demeanor this semester, Bethany seems to be grateful for the opportunity to use the Alpha
Smart word processor. Her parents report that she continues to try to work with the Dragon Naturally Speak
program, but she gets frustrated when the software does not work exactly how it should. Her case manager
has mentioned the possibility of more training next semester, if she continues to struggle with Dragon
Naturally Speak.

Bethanys writing organization has definitely improved through the use of her assistive technologies.
Her essays are organized and contain relevant content. Bethanys science teacher stated that the Alpha Smart
helps her write more comprehensive lab reports. Because of the implementation of assistive technologies and
her hard work, Bethany is passing all of her classes this semester.

*All names were changed to protect their privacy before uploading to the electronic portfolio.