1. The IEP of a student with a visual impairment states that the student will be assessed with material printed in 18-point font size while using a slant board and magnification. An assessment that the student must take is available only in 14-point font size. Which of the following actions is in compliance with the student's IEP?
Answer: B
Enlarging the printed assessment materials to the required 18-point font size is in compliance with the student's IEP.
This action aligns with the IEP's specification that the student will be assessed using materials printed in 18-point font size, thus ensuring accessibility for the student with a visual impairment.
A) Administering the assessment that has 14-point font size while providing the student with a reader
This option does not comply with the IEP since it does not meet the requirement of using materials printed in 18-point font size. Simply providing a reader does not address the core need for larger print, which is essential for the student's visual accessibility.
B) Enlarging the printed assessment materials to the required 18-point font size
This option is correct because it directly fulfills the IEP's stipulation for the student to be assessed with materials in 18-point font size. By enlarging the print to this size, the assessment becomes accessible and adheres to the necessary accommodations for the student’s visual impairment.
C) Using colored overlays to enhance the readability of the assessment that has 14-point font size
While using colored overlays might help some students with visual impairments, this option still does not comply with the IEP's requirement for the font size. The original material's font size of 14-point does not provide the necessary readability as specified in the student's IEP.
D) Providing a small portable magnifier and a slide reader that shows one word of a test at a time
Although this option attempts to offer support for the student's visual needs, it does not comply with the IEP because it does not address the requirement for 18-point font size. The use of a magnifier and slide reader does not substitute for the necessary adjustments to the printed material itself.
Conclusion
Enlarging the printed assessment materials to 18-point font size is the only option that fully satisfies the requirements laid out in the student's IEP, ensuring the necessary accessibility for the student with a visual impairment. The other options either fail to meet the font size requirement or provide alternative means that do not align with the specified accommodations.