Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
Vision

Following are some ideas for students who are blind or visually impaired that may help improve performance on standardized tests:

• Provide adequate space for students (Braille or enlarged print materials are much bigger than the regular materials)
• Provide appropriate lighting
• Allowing extended time
• Provide access to magnification devices and assistive technology
• Provide access to large print tests and/or Braille tests
• Have manipulatives available (especially for the math portion)
• Allow portions of the test to be read to a student who is not Braille proficient due to recent loss of vision
• Provide appropriate seating arrangements
• Have a scribe available to transfer the student's answers to the answer sheet.
• Give verbal cues to help the student identify the correct section of the test so that answers are recorded in the right place.

For questions about this information, contact Jeremiah Holiday (608) 266-3522

Last updated on 6/18/2008 7:30:27 AM