Special Education

Students with Visual Impairments

ASK THE VISION RESOURCE TEACHER - SAMPLE QUESTIONS

  • What can the student actually see? (size, contrast, fine detail, colour)
  • Does the student use Braille? What is my responsibility?
  • Should I expect this student with vision loss to do all that other students do?
  • How independent is the student? How much help should I give?
  • Is an assistant needed? Can you suggest ways of working together?
  • How does the student feel about the vision loss?
  • Is there special equipment, materials, texts, paper I need to get/know about?
  • What are some daily strategies I can use as I teach?
  • What about discipline or behaviour issues? Expectations? Cautions?
  • Can you tell me about the student's abilities, skills, and interests?
  • What about special activities, field trips, labs, assignments?
  • How should I introduce the student to the class?
  • Are there situations in class which might present difficulty for the student?
  • What assistance can you give me? How often are you able to come to class?
  • Do I need to use alternative assessment strategies?
  • How can I effectively include the student in group work?
  • Are there references or resources you could suggest that might help us?
  • Are there other questions I should be asking or other information I need?
  • Where can I get in touch with you?

NOTES FROM FIRST MEETING WITH THE VISION RESOURCE TEACHER

NAME OF STUDENT DATE
VISION RESOURCE TEACHER BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER

Description of the Vision Loss, Functional Vision, Educational Implications:




Most Effective Mode of Learning:




Instructional Strategies:




Equipment Details: (needs, function, maintenance, storage, space)




Initial Learning Goals and Plans:




Questions and Concerns:




Next Meeting: