Team+Meeting+02+10-18-2011



Assistive Technology
 * What is the difference between Low Tech AT and High Tech AT?
 * Low Tech - pencil grip, talking calculator, highlighted paper, raised line paper
 * High Tech - voice output devices
 * How do you determine if something is AT?
 * If the student must have it to be successful, it is AT.
 * If the student only occasionally needs it, is an accommodation.
 * AT Guides
 * Complete either the Low Tech AT Guide or the High Tech AT Guide
 * If the AT in place is still working, no changes need to be made, you do not need to complete a new one every year.
 * If a student is using AT, make sure it is documented on the schedule of services page in the ARD
 * If you would like SOLO training, or a refresher, contact Lesa Cearley

Inclusion Data
 * See Geographic Cohort wiki for samples of how other schools are collecting data
 * Progress Monitoring should occur at least weekly

PLAAFP
 * Data Sources
 * Should not state "student is 2 or more years below grade level", it should state exactly what the student can currently do in that area
 * DRA in PLAAFP - Do not just write "DRA 12" - spell out details of what the child was able to do at level
 * Only address the Area of Need related to the disability
 * If Reading is the students only area of need, you should not be filling in the sections not related to reading
 * Instead, write one of these phrases:
 * "Current data indicates no concern in this area at this time."
 * "Current data indicates there is not a need for specially designed instruction at this time. See ARD Deliberations" - If the students area of need effects other areas, you can write this phrase and then explain your comment in ARD Delibs.

JUST A REMINDER - If a student only has a disability in Reading, he/she should not be pulled for Math instruction. If a student only has a disability in Speech, he/she should not be receiving services in other areas.