West Shore

School District

It's ok to say "look" and "see"
Make sure you are describing what you're doing or what you want students to look at, not just gesture
Be aware of visual needs when making classroom seating locations
Many students are light sensitive, avoid them facing the windows when creating seating locations
Allow students to move around the room as necessary to see materials better
Provide a desk copy of distance reference material so students can more easily see it at their seat
Give yourself (and the Vision Specialist if necessary) extra time to have materials produced in large print or Braille as needed
Expect the Visually Impaired student to perform the same tasks as the other students, unless otherwise directed in the student's educational plan
Avoid making large furniture changes and encourage students to keep pathways clear so you student can navigate the room safely
Address students by name, so the student who is visually impaired knows who is being called on
Treat the student with the same rules as all others in the classroom, including late work policies and other discipline and classroom procedure
Make sure you're consulting with the teacher of the visually impaired on your student's unique needs