Comprehensive Evaluations
Discover expert insights and best practices for assessing and supporting students with visual impairments - Comprehensive Evaluations and Guidelines for assessing students with Visual Impairments..
Explore Comprehensive Guidelines for Assessing Students With Visual Impairments
The American Printing House's Comprehensive Evaluations of Individuals With Visual Impairments offers invaluable insights and best practices for educators, specialists, and assessors. Authored by experts including May Nguyen, the current School Psychologist on the California School for the Blind's (CSB) Assessment Center team, and Steve Goodman, a former CSB administrator, this resource:
- Highlights the unique developmental and educational considerations for individuals with visual impairments.
- Covers essential topics like collaboration, test adaptation, ecological validity, and understanding co-occurring conditions.
- Provides practical examples and appendices with tools like the RIOT model for record reviews, interviews, observations, and testing.
Whether you're conducting assessments or supporting students with diverse needs, this guidance is your roadmap to fostering equitable access and meaningful learning outcomes.
Access the full document to elevate your practices and better support blind and low-vision students.
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