[Pibe-division] grade 2 only for state Braille testing?

[Marianne Denning]

Could you or did you also request an audio version?  Does her IEP
reflect that she can have a reader/scribe for all testing?  I believe
OSEP has recently stated that a reader on the language arts test is a
reasonable accommodation if it is part of the IEP.  Many states have
not allowed that in the past.

On 12/12/13, Amy_Brush at caboces.org <Amy_Brush at caboces.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have a student in third grade, came later to learning Braille than other
> students, and is still in the midst of learning all her Braille
> contractions.  At this time, all her classwork/readings, etc are done with
> a  Braillist to reflect her currently known contractions.
>
> However; coming up in a few months we will be having state testing in ELA
> and Math, which are both ordered for her in Braille.  The obvious difficulty
> will be that they come in grade 2, clearly putting her at a disadvantage.
>
> Has anyone run into this situation, and how did you manage it.  I dont'
> believe I am 'allowed' to change format of the testing put out by the state
> (even if it makes it more fair for her, unfortunately).  Our director of
> Special Ed is looking into options with the testing dept.
>
> Thank you for your time and suggestions.
>
> Amy


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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
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