nettie’s n ickel 4 comprehensive at report writing 2 support a district’s offer of fape
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Nettie Fischer, ATP July 22, 2014. Nettie’s N ickel 4 Comprehensive AT Report Writing 2 Support a District’s Offer of FAPE. Your Report Template. If possible, use Microsoft word option that support locked text boxes and check boxes Cover page – Include as relevant - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Nettie’s Nickel 4 Comprehensive AT Report Writing 2 Support a District’s Offer of FAPE
Nettie Fischer, ATPJuly 22, 2014
Your Report TemplateIf possible, use Microsoft word option that support locked text boxes and check boxes
Cover page – Include as relevant Pertinent referral information Current support services Description of AT services relative to the
Educational Setting
Page 1 example of NettieT, ATP Consultants Add footnote to support fluency and assessment
identification
Feel free to use and/or modify sample description of AT services
Layout Report template to correspond with your AT questionnaire forms and your assessment process
Maximizes writing efficiency Maximizes effectiveness of report
Summarize the focus of concern/area of need noted Information provided in assessment plan, consult and pre-
evaluation questionnaires/forms.
Note interventions explored and/or currently in place Information provided in assessment plan, consult and pre-
evaluation questionnaires/forms.
Your Report Template, cont.
Your Report Template, cont.
List sources of information that will be incorporated in the assessment process, Example:
The assessment process was completed at ______ School by ____Name, Title.
The assessment process consisted of the following: list all reviewed files, consultations, observations, etc.
All sources of information that will be referenced in your report
Assessment equipment and manipulatives List all tools used in the assessment process Note support persons that were available and their
capacity
Your Report Template, cont. Social and Education Background/History
Student background with reference to personal information, including but not limited to home setting, health issues, etc.
Education background information and current setting Remember, the source of information is included in your list of
reviewed paperwork, consultations and/or observations.
Observational Data Note location, environment and activity Note student participation Comment – this is your interpretation of observed activities
Consultation/s Note person. title and information. Consider a bulleted format
to increase clarity and relativity to the assessment process
Your Report Template, cont. Motor Abilities
Included if relevant to the area/s of need Gross and fine motor skills
Sensory: Vision – information gained from reviewed paperwork and
relative to viability of the assessment process Hearing – information gained from reviewed paperwork
and relative to viability of the assessment process
Cognitive/Linguistic Abilities: Relative to viability of assessment process with
consideration to understanding tasks and responding both verbally and interactively
Assessment DATAThe effectiveness of the assessment process is supported by the data collected during the assessment to address the targeted areas of need. Recommendation: As functional, include copies of student’s samples compiled
during the assessment process and relative to each area of need Provide calculations as appropriate, e.g., Calculated Words Per
Minute Provide data as available of standardized and/or non-
standardized norms Assess and include data and norms of demonstrated skills
relative to current format and the potential AT option – Handwriting vs. Keyboarding – Data based comparison
Assessment DATA, cont.
Presenting data with a visual supports an understanding of the noted skills.Copy paste student assessment
samples DATA is important
Assessment DATA, cont.
Complete assessment sessions: Areas noted in the assessment plan and pre-
evaluation questionnaires
Current IEP Goals – Task not included in referral paperwork but AT options could support “Goal Met” Check with Case Manger and/or classroom
teacher Include your rationale in the Summary
Validity of Assessment, (sample)
Summary Opening paragraph
Brief review of student, age, grade, IEP noted disability Services currently in place to support the Educational setting
Summary, cont.Session Reviews and findings Narrative of each session with calculated data and reference to
standardized and/or non-standardized norms if applicable
Sequence of Reported information: Assessment sessions completed and reported in the same sequence support fluency and efficiency in completing the written report
Visuals with reference pages noted in the summary area, support understanding and rationale of narrative Example:
Handwriting [Page 5] Data and narrative relative to assistive technology. Keyboarding [Page 6] Date and narrative relative to assistive technology
Summary, cont.
Handwriting Important and relative information regarding the
importance and value of handwriting resulting in the inclusion of the following language in my reports. Indicated source included as footnote
Recommendations Opening Paragraph: Reference all sources of
the gathered information: data, consultations, observations, review of files, IEP’s etc.
Include language similar to: “to support student’s access to the curriculum and the School District’s offer of FAPE in the area of Assistive Technology . .” [sample language]
Recommendations Include the following:
IEP Team meet to review findings, Review recommended AT options If required, AT Services be
added to student’s IEP with service model and delivery style List recommendations and if applicable note characteristics If applicable, include an implementation plan to support the
future use of a potential AT options Include comment that notes the need for the student to “buy-
in” to the suggested AT options If your professional level of expertise support the need,
include a 3 week trial period of recommended options to determine viability in the classroom setting
Include introductory training time to support the recommended AT options
Sample Implementation PlanBased on the Assessment findings and related to the area/s of need. This has proven to be beneficial when the findings indicate skill development to attain functional use of a target AT option.
Please note: Sample Only
Sample Loaner Agreement & User Survey The sample loaner agreement is designed to minimize loss of
equipment Establish a trial timeline Support follow-up in a timely fashion
Loaner Agreement Trial use Survey
IMPORTANT: Training is NECESSARY to determine the viability of the trial equipment
Recommendations, cont. When recommending the procurement of Assistive
Technology products, you must provide a “Suggested goal” and objective. The calculated data is the goal identified baseline. Recommendations: if functional attach to existing goal Associate the goal to academics and documentation by
appropriate service provider –e.g., handwriting – classroom teacher
When recommending products: Experience demonstrates the need to: Include image of item Include vendor, purchasing information
Dollar factors important for purchase but not relative to general report; provide 2 copies of report, Copy 1- District - with costs noted, Copy 2- General - no costs
A couple of “Free Websites” to support AT Reading Comprehension
Rewordify.com
Textcompactor.com
Recommendations, cont. Include a table to cover all District needs:
Writing Process Tips, The Wrap-up Do not add information that is not documented in the report- Review Assessment Plan confirm all areas were assessed Include visuals if applicable of student’s work Include Data Include suggested GOALS Include list with purchasing information (prices for District) GOALS If applicable, include implementation plan to address use of potential AT
options
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