The SETT Framework
Student: J.O. Date: July 11, 2018
Student Environment Task Tools
Students’ Interest Physical Layout Academic Tasks Low Tech
Appreciates routines Sits near the teacher Participate during BoardMaker
within his daily during whole group whole group reading supports during
schedule including the instruction instruction (read aloud reading instruction
use of a picture Sits in the back of the and vocabulary (adapted books)
schedule room for IEP work to practice) Picture schedule
Motivated by his Party avoid distractions from Answer comprehension Sign language for
City token board small group rotations questions orally or with core vocabulary
What we know
Extended attention the use of visuals from Token board/
span during one to one Available Staff Supports the adapted book reinforcement
instruction Complete the system
Enjoys anything to do Student contains 1:1 independent practice Picture Exchange
with shapes (tracing support on IEP portion of the lesson Communication
shapes, typing shape 4 Instructional (comprehension check System (PECS)
names, and watching Assistants plus 1 worksheets or First/Then Chart
YouTube videos about teacher total in the vocabulary Choice board for
shapes) classroom handwriting practice) break time options
Benefits from visual Sustained attention Chewy
supports (Boardmaker) Materials/ equipment throughout all of Slant board
Likes learning through used by other students reading group Modified
videos and songs worksheets
Slant board
Students’ Abilities Wiggle seat Mid Tech
Weighted ball and
Echoic speech blanket Time timer
Able to communicate Token boards/ timers
with minimal prompts AAC devices High Tech
to answer routine Visuals attached to staff
questions lanyards to assist with Trial period of
(i.e. Answering communication of Language
questions during wants and needs Acquisition Motor
morning group routine) Planning (LAMP)
Complete 25 different Access Issues Word processor
fill-in-the-blank Video modeling
phrases Communicating wants
Tact (label) 50 different and needs to staff
photos across three
exemplars Expectations and
Attitudes of others
Functional Area of
Concern All staff promote high
expectations for
Clear verbal students
communications to Staff are familiar with
convey his wants and students allowing them
needs to set appropriate and
Precise pronunciation realistic expectations
Students’ Needs
Needs assignments
chunked into smaller,
more manageable
portions
Requires multiple
prompts from staff to
initiate task
Repeated verbal
directions
Difficulties
understanding social
cues
Short attention span
during whole group
instruction
Limiting scripting
during instructional
times
Answer 25 different
wh-questions related to
fill-in-the-blank
phrases
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