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Raise/Darken the Outline of Printed Materials

Creating emphasis for students with visual impairments by increasing the thickness of lines in images or text or applying textured enhancements.

 

Allowable on at least one state assessment Allowable on state assessment: This accommodation is allowable on at least one state assessment. See which tests allow this accommodation

Assistive Technology Assistive Technology (AT): This accommodation includes AT. Be sure AT needs are included as accommodations on the IEP and that the PEIMS code reflects this.

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Examples Include:

  • Digital augmentation of lines to be thicker and more visible.

  • Pen/marker augmentation of lines.

  • Textured enhancements, such as puff paint, fabric, yarn, etc.

How to Implement:

  • 1.

    Consider the student's needs, interests, and level of engagement to determine which items to raise or darken.

    Consider the student's needs, interests, and level of engagement to determine which items to raise or darken.

  • 2.

    Review your decisions with the teacher of the visually impaired (TVI), if appropriate.

    Review your decisions with the teacher of the visually impaired (TVI), if appropriate.

  • 3.

    Change instructional materials by using a pen/marker or software to increase the thickness of lines, or apply textured enhancers to lines.

    Change instructional materials by using a pen/marker or software to increase the thickness of lines, or apply textured enhancers to lines.

  • 4.

    Present the updated text and/or pictures to the student.

    Present the updated text and/or pictures to the student.

  • 5.

    Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the accommodation.

    Monitor and record the student’s progress and the effectiveness of the accommodation.

  • 6.

    Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

    Share progress and effectiveness with the student, the educational team, and the family.

Note: Review the STAAR Alternate 2 Test Administrator Manual for presentation instructions during test administration.

State Assessment
Allowability

Some accommodations appropriate for instructional use may not be allowable on a statewide assessment. Select the state assessment to view the implementation policies.

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STAAR Alternate 2 + –

May be used if the accommodation is documented in the student's IEP and follows these guidelines:

  • maintain the integrity of the assessment,

  • avoid leading to or providing the student a direct answer,

  • be used routinely in instruction,

  • reflect the student’s learning styles, and

  • allow a student to respond using a mode that is appropriate for the student.