Referral and Assessment for Assistive Technology (RAAT)

The 4 Step Process

Step 1: Referral for Assistive Technology Assessment

• Varies according to school district• Post-referral, the IEP team meets to determine

whether steps are necessary• Referral should consider all prior and current

assessment data

Step 2: Conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment

• Generally completed by the Assistive Technology Specialist, the assessment is done with significant help from other IEP members

• May include: – Direct observation– Interviews– Formal assessment– Selected activities in predetermined environments

Step 3: The Individualized Education Program Team (IEP)

• The IEP Team which conducts AT device trials is a multidisciplinary team comprised of interested parties such as the following:– AT specialist– General education teacher– Special education teacher– Parents– School Psychologist– Physical and occupational therapists

Step 4: Implementation of the Assistive Technology Device

• Student, teachers, and parents, along with many other interested service personnel all assist the student with device accommodation and proficiency