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The AT Cycle

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AT Trials

 

Before investing time and money into a particular AT solution, teams should conduct a short trial period to ensure that the tool will be effective for the student. The trial should be set up in such a way as to yield measurable outcomes that correlate to increased student learning or access to the curriculum.

 
Resources for Choosing and Trialing AT Learn More about Choosing and Trialing AT

Use the Trial Period Form (37K doc) to plan a trial period and document the effectiveness of the tool.

MATN's AT Resources Chart

Lists of strategies for each curriculum area arranged from low-tech to high-tech help you consider the options based on a student's needs.

MCPS staff members may request assistance from HIAT to:

  • Review a completed SETT form and suggesting appropriate tools to consider
  • Answer questions about the features of software and hardware tools
  • Request a loan of software or hardware to try before buying

 

The Maryland Assistive Technology Network provides resources for choosing and trialing AT.

Learn about AT Trials from the creators of the SETT Framework.

See what a completed Trial Period form might look like.

Updated February 26, 2010 | Maintained by by Linda Wilson