September Solutions School has begun throughout the state of Maryland, and we at the Bridges Technical Assistance Center and Helpdesk explore solutions to help prepare for two environments we cannot control: Medical care and Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 11. This week, our special guest contributor Curtis Chong. Curtis helps us dive into Windows 11 […]
Author: Carlton Walker
Updated as of September 20, 2024. Scenario: Students who need braille instruction are homeschooled. What supports/resources are available? Strategy: Public school instruction Responsibilities of the Home Public School (LEA – Local Education Agency) The responsibilities of a homeschooled student’s local public school (LEA) in Maryland (and most states) are limited. A few states provide additional […]
Updated as of September 20, 2024. Scenario “My 3rd grade braille student is taking the Woodcock Johnson v. 4 in braille. Her special education case manager is administering the test. Math tests 5 and 9 are in Nemeth code but in a math format that my student has never been exposed to before. I think […]
Updated as of September 19, 2024. Dearth of Information Online In the past, the International Baccalaureate IB) program has provided online resources for guidance regarding accommodations for students taking IB exams. The search function on IB’s website no longer leads to resources regarding accommodations for these exams. Current online information The IB website no longer […]
Updated as of September 19, 2024. Accessibility and Exemption Information References Cambridge Handbook 2024 Special educational needs (downloadable PDF) Access Arrangements web page Accommodations Available (based on published reference materials) Paper testing Braille Tactile Graphics Enlarged print Magnification with digital magnifier (CCTV) Digital testing Screen magnifier Screen reader Refreshable braille display Human Reader Scribe/Dictated response […]