About AsTech

The Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) requires that assistive technology be considered at every student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. The IEP team discusses whether the provision of an assistive technology device or service is required for the student to receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). If the IEP team decides there is a need for assistive technology that cannot be met within the knowledge base and technology already available at the school, a referral should be made to the AsTech team. The AsTech Team then conducts an assessment and makes recommendations to the IEP team.

APS uses the SETT Framework to guide the AsTech assessment.