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

[Marianne Denning]

In Ohio the test cannot be read by a person sitting there.  The audio
test is on a CD so every student hears exactly the same thing.  I
don't know if this is true in any other state.  A live reader can, on
purpose or by accident, provide the answer to a question by the tone
of voice while reading.

On 12/12/13, I. C. Bray <i.c.bray at win.net> wrote:
> Is it inappropriate to have a "reader" for the child seeing that there is an
> access issue?
> Just a thought?
>
> Ian
>
>
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Amy_Brush at caboces.org
>   To: nfb group
>   Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 11:47 AM
>   Subject: [Pibe-division] grade 2 only for state Braille testing?
>
>
>   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
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
(513) 607-6053