ALBEMARLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL SERVICES

401 McINTIRE ROAD

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA22902

(434) 296-5885

READ-ALOUD ACCOMMODATION as a STANDARD ACCOMMODATIONon the READING STANDARD OF LEARING ASSESSMENT

Student: Date:

Reviewer Team:

Please complete this worksheet for each student that:

  • “Read-Aloud” or “Audio Recording” as an accommodation in the IEP for the SOL in Reading; or
  • “Read-Aloud” or “Audio Recording” as a classroom or testing accommodation and is taking the Virginia Grade Level Alternative or Virginia Substitute Evaluation (VSEP).
  • Based upon the review the responses to each question above MUST be “YES” in order for the student to be eligible for the read aloud as a standard accommodation.

I.Does the student have a visual impairment, including blindness, or a specific disability that severely limits or prevents them from decoding text at any level of difficulty, as determined by a diagnostic tool(s) or instrument(s)?

Yes / Explain: . (Describe diagnostic results. Diagnostic results on a standardized test should indicate standard scores of a 60 OR BELOW to indicate a severe limitation. Then, go on to section II)

No

/ (End review – the student is not eligible for this accommodation. Complete RESULT Section at end.)

II.Are there goals included in the IEP to address the reading issue?

Yes / The 2012-2013 IEP contains goals to address the reading issue. (Go on to section III)

No

/ (End review – the student is not eligible for this accommodation. Complete RESULT Section at end.)

III.Does the student demonstrate adequate comprehension?

Yes / The student has comprehension skills that would allow him / her to access grade level curriculum. This determination is based upon a record review of grades, observations, and discussion with teacher(s). (Go on to section IV)

No

/ (End review – the student is not eligible for this accommodation. Complete RESULT Section at end.)

IV.Does the student have access to the general curriculum?

Yes / Based upon a review of the IEP, the student has access to the general curriculum.
(Go on to section V)

No

/ (End review – the student is not eligible for this accommodation. Complete RESULT Section at end.)

V.Does the student regularly use a similar accommodationin the classroom for decoding?

Yes / Based upon a review of the IEP, the student uses read-aloud or audio tape accommodations as part of his / her regular program to address decoding issues.
(Go on to “Results”)

No

/ (End review – the student is not eligible for this accommodation. Complete RESULT Section at end.)

RESULT

This student:
Meets the eligibility criteria for the ACCOMMODATION of Read Aloud or Audio on the Reading Standard of Learning Assessment. (Forward a copy to Testing Coordinator in your building.)
Does not meet the criteria. TheIEP Addendum reflecting the removal of this accommodation from the current IEP is attached. (Place a copy of this form and the finalized Addendum in the student’s educational record.)

MUST BE COMPLETED BY NOVEMBER 30, 2012