Assistive Technology: Services

The sample operating guidelines (from this page, choose "Assistive Technology Model operating guidelines) are designed to be used as templates by education agencies wishing to develop assistive technology programs that provide consistent, effective and legal assistive technology services. Section one includes guidance for teams that can be included in district handbooks or procedure manuals. Section two includes sample forms that may be used to implement the model.

The Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT) services website is a wealth of information. Two of the most important items are the Quality Indicators themselves and the QIAT Self Evaluations Matrix. These two tools provide an excellent picture of what assistive technology services should be regardless of size, location, or wealth of a school district. The self evaluation matrix is a valuable tool for getting a sense of what a specific district may need to focus on to improve their services.

The Minnesota Assistive Technology Manual (PDF format). It includes many useful tools including directions for AT consideration, guidelines for writing AT in the IEP and numerous forms and checklists.