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Supporting AT Use in Arizona Schools

Supporting AT Use in Arizona Schools. AzTAP is a program of the Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona University. Historical Perspective: Relationship Building. Arizona Department of Education (ADE) had history of contracting for AT related services:

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Supporting AT Use in Arizona Schools

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  1. Supporting AT Use in Arizona Schools AzTAP is a program of the Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona University

  2. Historical Perspective: Relationship Building • Arizona Department of Education (ADE) had history of contracting for AT related services: • Circa 1990 contract in place with NAU for AT related services for assessments • 1997 ADE RFP for AT Training/TA statewide  awarded to nonprofit organization • Since 2000 , ADE provided $$ support for AzTAP’s AT Conference • 2005 ADE hired its own AT coordinator and decided to EXPAND and bring program back in house • 2006 AzTAP was asked to create/manage an AT Loan Library • 2007 political winds shifted @ ADE  new Special Ed leadership, less territoriality, increased collaboration

  3. Manage the ADE Short term Loan Library • Develop policies and procedures • Collaborate with ADE to identify ongoing equipment needs • Categorize and store devices • Maintain inventory in proper working order • Vendor collaboration • Data collection and reporting • Collaborate with ADE to monitor program outcomes Contract: Interagency Service Agreement Scope of Work

  4. Key Program Elements • Eligibility: LEAs, Charter Schools (no private or BIE schools) • Fees: None (late fees/repair charges may apply) • Device Request Process: in writing via email or fax • Length of Loan Period: 4 weeks • Shipping /Timeframes: ship within 48 hrs. via Fed Ex • Website with searchable equipment inventory • Vendor Rental Program • Support & Assistance for borrowers • Collaboration with: • ADE AT Specialists • with AzTAP Device Loan Program

  5. Project Budget (Year 3 of 5) Staffing Line Item Budget .10 FTE AzTAP Director 1.0 FTE: Project Coordinator .45 FTE Project Assistant

  6. www.adeatloan.org/ TheWebsite * Equipment Loan Agreement Form * Loan Request Form * Feedback Form * FAQs *Searchable Equipment Inventory * Access via AzTAP and ADE

  7. Total # of signed Loan Agreements • # of LEAs requesting loans • # of requests to borrow equipment • # of items borrowed • % of counties using Loan Library • % of devices borrowed by AT category • Devices borrowed from AzTAP • Device rentals • Cost of items purchased, rented, repaired Data Collection:Quarterly Reports Pre-loan: Loan Request Form Post loan: Borrower Feedback Form

  8. Purpose of Loan • School Environment • Borrower Information (profession/title) • Assistance was needed to… • I received help from…. • The item(s) arrived in working condition • If the device did not operate properly, did you request help? • I was informed if there was a shipping delay • Satisfaction Level with Services Provided • Decision made...the AT device will… • My next step is to…. • Comments DATA Collection: Borrower Feedback Post Loan Voluntary Quality Improvement

  9. For More Information, Contact: Jill Pleasant, MA, OTR/L AzTAP Program Director 602-728-9532 800-477-9921 jill.pleasant@nau.edu www.aztap.org

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