Special Education Services

Assistive Technology
Augmentative& Alternative Communication

Referral & Evaluation Process

After Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams have tried assistive technology (AT) with a student they may need to find different AT to try. This is the process to refer a student to the Boise District AT team:

AT/AAC Referral and Evaluation Procedures

1. School team discusses concerns about the communication and academic / classroom performance of a student at MDT or other appropriate meeting. The OT/PT or SLP assigned to that school are consulted.
2. School notifies parent of concerns and that a request for consultation or observation from the AT/AAC team be made.
3. School contacts a member of the AT/AAC team and requests a consultation or observation. A two page “Student Referral/Information Guide” is completed and returned to the AT/AAC team. (The student is placed on the AT/AAC team’s priority list when the ‘Student Referral/Information Guide” is returned.)
4. AT/AAC team member(s) will observe and gather information to assist teacher. An action plan is designed with the school team, including parents, at a meeting or in written form.
5. AT/AAC team recommends:
   1. Interventions: AT/AAC team offers recommendations and support for school staff
      OR
   2. Continued interventions: After considering AT/AAC team observations, the school team requests continued consultation and on-going follow-up by contacting the AT/AAC coordinator
      OR
   3. Requests are made for a formal evaluation. (This often includes completing an intake questionnaire and trying different assistive technology equipment.)

Special Education Services
8169 W. Victory Rd. Boise, ID 83709
854-4142 Fax 854-4018