As part of Phase One, students are to integrate and use knowledge about the collaborative consultation process related to Assistive Technology (AT) by following the Texas 4-Step Model: A Process for Decision Making and developing a list to provide AT support in a collaborative meeting.

Apply and Evaluate Assignment: Collaborative Consultation and the Texas 4-Step Model

Background Information:

1. Access the Considering Assistive Technology in the IEP Process web page at:
   http://www.texasat.net/training-modules/consderation-module.
   a. Familiarize yourself with the information on the Texas 4-Step Model.
   b. Then, click on the Presentation Slides under Presenter Materials toward the bottom of the page. Read through the presentation.
2. Read Considering Assistive Technology in the IEP Process at: http://www.texasat.net/Assets/consid-res-guide-rev-121008.pdf
3. Observe: The Texas 4-¬‐Step Model Considering Assistive Technology in the IEP Process at the following site (The title of the video is IDEA97Assistive Technology):
   https://youtu.be/P0kzCPnNvWw
4. Watch video of Trinity at: https://youtu.be/FtIWWGoOSIk

FYI – all of these resources are found on the Considering Assistive Technology in the IEP Process website.

Graded Components of Assignment:

1. Complete an evidence report (for Trinity) consisting of answering the following three questions:
   ➢ What barriers exist for Trinity to be able to accomplish the desired tasks?
   ➢ How does the assistive technology help the student overcome barriers and accomplish the desired tasks independently?
   ➢ What are other observations about the range of supports provided to the student?

Formatting for this portion of the assignment:
• APA style
• One paragraph per question for a total of three paragraphs
• Double spacing

1. Complete a Consideration Report (for Trinity) that contains the following (example on pages 7-13 of Considering Assistive Technology in the IEP Process document, number 2 above):
   ➢ Legal implications for providing assistive technology to students.
   ➢ A description of the interactions and collaboration between the evaluator and other team members during the IEP team meeting. Formatting for this portion of the assignment:
   • Create a chart similar to the chart located on pages 7-11 of the Considering Assistive Technology in the IEP Process document.
   • Include the following sections:
   ➢ Instructional or Access Area
   ➢ Standard Tools
   ➢ Modifications and Accommodations of Tasks and Expectations
   ➢ Assistive Technology Solutions
2. Access one of the Assistive Technology websites listed on pages 14-16 in the Considering Assistive Technology in the IEP Process document and write a one page review of the site. Formatting for this portion of the assignment:
   • APA style
   • Paragraph form
   • Double spacing  
   Rubric for A&E Assignment Excellent
   (Exceeds Standards)
   10 Points Acceptable
   (Meets Standards)
   7 Points Unacceptable
   (Below Standards)
   3 Points
   Consideration Report Report contains thorough information for all necessary parts and is written in a professional manner. Report provides adequate information or omits necessary parts. Report lacks necessary information
   Evidence of Collaboration Report contains an in-depth description of interactions and collaboration between the evaluator and other team members during the IEP. Report contains some description of team collaboration during the IEP. Report contains very little description of team collaboration during the IEP.
   Assistive Technology Websites Two or more paragraphs from one of the resources listed from the approved Assistive Technology Websites At least two paragraphs from one of the resources listed from the approved Assistive Technology Websites Less than two paragraphs from one of the resources listed from the approved Assistive Technology Websites