Special Education


Students with Visual Impairments

QUESTIONS THE VISION RESOURCE TEACHER MAY ASK YOU

  • How are you feeling about working with this student with vision loss?
  • Have you had previous experience teaching students with visual impairments or with other disabilities?
  • What are your main concerns about teaching this student?
  • There is a "lead-time" needed for special-format exams and texts. When are your major assessment periods in the year and how would you like to handle exams? (Handouts = 1-2 weeks lead-time)
  • May I have a copy of your teaching timetable?
  • How often do you use audio-visual material? Overheads?
  • When is the best time for me to observe your student in class?
  • How do you feel about having extra adults in your classroom?
  • How would you like me to be involved?
  • Where shall we make space in the classroom for equipment and storage of materials and texts?
  • What texts and other learning resources will you be using in your classroom? (The sooner we order special format materials such as Braille, tape, and large print, the better!)
  • How often would you like me to check-in with you?
  • May I have a copy of the form you intend to leave for substitute teachers and assistants when you need to be away, in case they call?
  • Are there questions I can answer now?