Time to Decide

As a result of AT and AEM consideration, the team will reach one of the following decisions and indicate “yes” or “no” on the Special Instructional Factors section of the IEP. Document the consideration decision in the student’s IEP and Prior Written Notice.

“Does the child need assistive technology devices and/or services?”

Yes No

1. AT or AEM is not needed. The student is making adequate progress with the available instruction and interventions. The student can efficiently, effectively, and independently engage in school and life tasks without AT or AEM support. Indicate “no”.
2. AT is needed. The student is dependent upon the use of universal tools/technologies and/or requires dedicated AT devices. The needed AT features, services, or the need for further assessment has been determined. Indicate “yes”.

   If the student needs AT, but the team needs more information, the AT assessment process should be initiated. For more information about the assessment process refer to Section 3, The Assistive Technology Assessment Process.

3. AT and AEM are needed. AT features and AEM format(s), services or the need for further assessments have been documented. Describe in the IEP how, when, and where the current devices and services will be provided. Indicate “yes”.