Special Education

Blindness/Low Vision - Guidelines and Documents

 

Guidelines

• Assistive Technology Guidelines (PDF)

• Guidelines for Caseload Formula for Teachers Certified in the Area of Visual Impairment (PDF)

• Guidelines for School Vision Screen Programs:  Kindergarten through Grade 12 (manual and supporting protocol)

• Vision Screening Guidelines for Children Ages Birth through Five Years (manual and supporting protocol and handouts)

 

Documents

• Colorado Braille Mastery Test Documents

  • Colorado Braille Competency Testing Guidelines (PDF)

  • Colorado Braille Mastery Test Accommodation Procedures (PDF)

  • Colorado Braille Competency Test Preparation Materials (PDF)

  • Colorado Braille Competency Renewal Testing Guidelines (PDF)

  • CDE-Funded Braille Mentors (PDF)

   

• Literacy Fact Sheets for the Learner who is Blind/Visually Impaired: These information sheets were developed for individual team members who work together to draft Individual Education Program literacy goals and objectives for school-age 03 - 21 years) learners with visual impairment, including children with additional disabilities.

  • Literacy Role of the TVI (PDF)

  • Literacy Role of the Classroom Teacher and Reading Specialist (PDF)

  • Literacy Role of the Classroom Teacher and School Psychologist (PDF)

  • Literacy Role of the Speech Language Pathologist/Teacher of DHH (PDF)

  • Literacy Role of the Occupational Therapist (PDF)

  • Literacy Role of the Physical Therapist (PDF)
     

• Natural Environments Monograph (PDF)
   

• Sample Individual Education Program (IEP) Goals and Objectives

  • Braille-Related Goals and Objectives (PDF)

  • Low Vision-Related Goals and Objectives (PDF)

  • Math-Related Goals and Objectives (PDF)

  • Orientation and Mobility Goals and Objectives (PDF)

  • Technology-Related Goals and Objectives (PDF)
     

• Braille and Visually Impaired Students - What Does the Law Require? (PDF)
   

• ECEA Regulations on Learning Media Plans (PDF)
   

• Educating Blind and Visually Impaired Students:  Policy Guidance from OSERS/US Department of Education

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