[NOBE-L] Assessment of English learner for initial IEP

[Mercedes Zapata]

Dear Shai,
I’m a blind school psychologist, but I do not work with the blind population. I emailed a colleague who specializes in that type of assessment. She’s on maternity leave but could reply briefly that you may need a bilingual assessor who can administer verbal tests from Spanish language batteries.

Best of luck,
Mercedes 

> On Feb 22, 2024, at 10:19 PM, Shai Wolman via NOBE-L <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> Posting this question on behalf of a colleague:
> 
> I have a student who is totally blind and in the 4th grade. They just
> came from Mexico and can't communicate in English. They are unable to
> read braille (only identified 14 letters). We are assessing them now
> for an initial IEP. The Ed Specialist is unsure how to evaluate them
> and I'm not sure how to guide her. Would he just be evaluated
> auditorily with the Woodcock Johnson or what would be best for her to
> use? Any guidance would be appreciated.
> 
> --
> Thanks
> Shai Wolman MA
> Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment
> San Diego Unified School District
> (619)919-3966
> swolman818 at gmail.com
> 
> Mr. Shai Wolman MA
> Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment
> JAWS certified 2019
> San Diego Unified  School District (619)919-3966
> swolman818 at gmail.com
> 
> 
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