Process for Consideration of Assistive Techology
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SETT (Student- Environment-Tasks-Tools) Framework for Consideration of Assistive Technology Consideration of assistive technology may be accomplished using the SETT process designed by Joy Zabala. SETT stands for: • Student: Students strengths, weaknesses, interests • Environment: How the student functions in different environments at school, and the concerns/needs in those environments • Task: What the student needs to be able to do • Tools: How best to meet the student’s needs. Ways to achieve goals and overcome barriers. Consideration can lead to one of the following outcomes: • In some cases, consideration will lead to a consensus that assistive technology has been considered and is not needed at this time. . In other cases, consideration will lead to a consensus that the current assistive technology student is using is meeting their needs. • In other cases, consideration will lead to a relatively quick consensus about what assistive technology is needed for a given student. • In other cases, it will lead to a decision to write trials with potential devices into the IEP (Individual Education Plan). • In still other cases, it will lead to the decision that a more in-depth assessment is needed. Our district uses a consideration process to include assistive technology in the individual education plan. A variety of areas are included that may affect a student in the school environment including math, reading, writing, activities of daily living, and recreation. |