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n. Communicate visual impairment specific assessment/evaluation data
accurately to the educational team, including families, in comprehensive
assessment/evaluation reports that address limitations of standard
scores and non-standard data
o. Assess unique educational needs of individuals who are visually
impaired who are English language learners and/or who are from
culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds
p. Use results of clinical low vision evaluation, functional vision, learning
media, and assistive technology assessments/evaluations to identify
optimal assistive technology devices, software, text adaptations, and
settings, such as font size, color and contrast, audio speed
Standard 5
Instructional Strategies
KNOWLEDGE
a. Proper use and care of braille and braille production devices and
technology equipment, including maintenance of devices and software
updates
b. A range of methods and instructional strategies to prepare individuals
with progressive visual conditions to transition to alternative skills
c. Importance of creating positive, productive learning environments that
foster independence and student achievement and that reduce the
tendency of others to engender learned helplessness in learners with
visual impairments
d. Techniques for creating and adapting instructional materials for all
learners with visual impairments
SKILLS
a. Develop, coordinate, and implement appropriate programs for infants
and young children with visual impairment, including those with co-
occurring disabilities, and their families
b. Obtain resources for braille codes currently in use
c. Use digital resources, hardware, and software to produce and access
materials in accessible media including the conversion of print materials
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