QIAT SUMMIT '99

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QIAT Summit '99

Purpose:

QIAT Summit '99, consisted of a series of work sessions during which participants worked collaboratively in large and small groups to:

1. Deepen understanding of the purpose, scope, and potential uses of the Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services
2. Identify additional Functional Areas and Quality Indicators needed for comprehensive coverage
3. Determine a maximum number of Quality Indicators that could be written for each Functional Area
4. Revise, refine, and expand existing Functional Areas and Quality Indicators
5. Set groundwork for development of practical examples to assist with implementation of each Quality Indicator
6. Plan for continuation of collaborative QIAT work

Expected Results:

During QIAT Summit '99, it was expected that:

1. Expanded drafts of "Version C" of the Quality Indicators for existing Functional Areas would be developed and accepted by the group, as per guidelines developed by the group
2. Initial drafts of new Functional Areas would be developed and accepted by the group
3. Leadership team members and responsibilities would be designated to provide leadership for the continuation of the work in a timely manner
4. Next Steps in the ongoing would be clearly defined and understood by all

Evaluation:

Summit '99 was considered successful because, by its close:

1. Expanded drafts of Functional Areas were developed and accepted by the group
2. Leadership team members and responsibilities were identified and accepted
3. A Next Steps Plan for continuing work was developed and shared

Collaborators:

Results:

Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology Services in six Functional Areas: Administration, Consideration, Assessment, IEP Development, Implementation, Evaluation of Effectiveness. Quality Indicators in each Area are limited to seven in number.