AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox

September 2025 - March 2026

The Assistive Technology and Accessible Educational Materials Center (AT&AEM Center) at OCALI is pleased to host AT Consideration Series: Beyond the Checkbox, a FREE virtual professional development series, which takes a deep dive into the AT consideration process framed around the six steps of the AT Decision-Making Tool (ATDMT). AT Consideration is required by law to be completed at each IEP meeting. Teams must select ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the IEP to specify whether the student requires AT devices and/or services. Thoughtful AT consideration involves examining a range of factors that guide the team toward informed decision-making. This series will guide participants through the AT Consideration process, including the six steps of the ATDMT, to build confidence in decision-making and clarify the next steps. Whether or not you're currently using the tool, each session offers valuable insights into the core components of AT consideration, with opportunities to engage with hosts and fellow participants, plus a dedicated Q&A segment at the end of each session.

Who should attend?

Whether you're looking to get started with the ATDMT or want to explore what drives thoughtful, evidence-based team decisions for AT consideration, this PD opportunity is designed for you! Suggested attendees include, but not limited to: intervention specialists, general educators, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, administrators, paraprofessionals, family members, etc. Designed to meet the needs of IEP Teams from Preschool through 12th grade.

Key Concepts and Take-aways

  • Participants will gain actionable strategies and tools to support the AT consideration process for all students with disabilities.
  • Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the six steps of the ATDMT, including universal tools, AT assessment, accessible formats, and IEP documentation, to support access to education for all students with disabilities.

Earn Credit!

0.5 Professional Development Contact Hour available for each session attended—must complete session evaluation to access certificate.

Presented by the AT&AEM Center staff at OCALI

Below are the 6 different sessions offered. Participants are not required to attend all sessions but are encouraged to attend as many sessions necessary to meet their learning needs. Each session will take a deep dive into the AT consideration process as well as the steps of the AT Decision-Making Tool. Participants who are interested in learning more about the tool and the process of AT consideration are encouraged to attend. Even if not utilizing the tool, the sessions will provide valuable information into each content area of the AT consideration process. Interactive Q&A time will be set aside at the end of every session.

All sessions are on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-4:15pm.

September 17, 2025 – Getting Started with AT Consideration: Identifying the task Register For Getting Started with AT Consideration

October 8, 2025 – Technology Everywhere: When Universal Tools become AT Register For Technology Everywhere: When Universal Tools become AT

December 10, 2025 – Deep Dive: AT Assessment Essentials Register For Deep Dive: AT Assessment Essentials

January 14, 2026 – Unpacking Accessible Educational Materials Register For Unpacking Accessible Educational Materials

February 18, 2026 – Deep Dive: Identifying Accessible Formats Register For Deep Dive: Identifying Accessible Formats

March 11, 2026 – Making it Count: Documenting in the IEP Register For Making it Count: Documenting in the IEP

Registration

Participants need to sign up for each session they wish to attend. Reminder emails with join links will be sent the Friday before each session. Sessions will be recorded and posted at a later date on AT&AEM website. Registration for a session does not provide the participant with a recording of the session. Q&A at the end of the session will not be recorded.

Contact AT&AEM Center with any questions.