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=What is "AT Consideration"?=

The consideration of assistive technology is mandated by law. (See AT and the Law) IEP teams must "consider whether the child needs assistive technology devices and services" when developing a student's Individual Educational Program. (IEP)

Key Concepts for AT Consideration
Consideration
 * is a ongoing and reoccurring process
 * involves the collaboration of an entire IEP team
 * includes review of current student information
 * often requires data collection
 * should occur briefly at every IEP meeting

AT Team Guidance for Consideration Flowchart
This flowchart created by Wojick (2012) including information from The Center on Technology in Education and the Technology and Media Division of the Council for Exceptional Children (2005) and Chambers (1997)

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For more information, see chapter ??? in Illinois Assistive Technology Guidance Manual. This might be a link