1. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Sharing the Work of The QIAT Community QIAT Conversations ATIA, 2006

2. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services A brief overview

3. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Purpose of QIAT Guiding improvement of AT services in order to improve the educational participation and results of students. Improving quality of services Increasing consistency of services Supporting implementation IDEA and other legal mandates

4. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Need for Guidelines Studies point to the need for:  A systematic way of planning, developing, and delivering assistive technology devices and services  consistent, clearly understood descriptions of quality assistive technology services

5. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Beneficiaries of QIAT School districts - Quality AT services Individual service providers - Continuous improvement Consumers and families - Integrated AT services Universities - Competent service providers Policy-makers - Judicious policy

6. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu QIAT Developments 1998-2006

7. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Quality Indicators in Eight Areas Consideration Assessment IEP Development Implementation Evaluation of Effectiveness Transition Administrative Support Professional Development & Training

8. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Contents of Each Area I. Section Title (Area Name) II. Overview of the Area III.Indicators IV. Intent Statements V. Common Errors

9. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu QIAT Assumptions for ALL Areas On-going collaborative work Ethical practices Legally correct and aligned Applicable regardless of the model of service delivery Applicable to other service plans and programs

10. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu The QIAT Matrices Self-Evaluation Tool for Each Area –Identify areas of strength –Identify areas of challenge –Identify areas for improvement –Strive for high return on investment

11. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Continuing the Conversation... QIAT 2005 Research-Based Revisions Taking a Closer Look at QIAT Participation in the QIAT Community

12. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Continuing the Conversation... Research-Based Revisions

13. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Research-Based Revisions “Assistive Technology” added to headings The area of Administrative Support for Assistive Technology Services was moved Administrative support moved The quality indicators reordered: Consideration, AT in the IEP, and Evaluation of the Effectiveness One QI added to Consideration

14. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Research-Based Revisions Wording of 28 of 39 QIs changed Wording of 35 of 39 ISs changed Training and support materials identified Additional dimensions were added to QI-2, QI-4, QI-19, and QI-21.

15. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Taking a closer look at… Quality Indicators for Consideration of AT Needs

16. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Taking a closer look at… Quality Indicators for Assessment of AT Needs

17. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Taking a closer look at… Quality Indicators for Including AT in the IEP

18. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Taking a closer look at… Quality Indicators for AT Implementation

19. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Taking a closer look at… Quality Indicators for Evaluation of Effectiveness of AT Services

20. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Taking a closer look at… Quality Indicators for AT in Transition

21. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Taking a closer look at… Quality Indicators for Administrative Support of AT

22. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Taking a closer look at… Quality Indicators for AT Professional Development and Training

23. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu Continuing the Conversation... The QIAT Community

24. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu The QIAT Community QIAT Web Site http://www.qiat.org QIAT Listserv ( use View Archives link) collegial conversations new information and updates handouts and feedback

25. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu The QIAT Community You are cordially invited… QIAT Summit 2007 Houston, Texas

26. http://www.qiat.orgQIAT@lsv.uky.edu “To understand is hard. Once one understands, action is easy.” Sun Yat Sen