Visually Impaired (BVI) means a medically verified visual impairment accompanied by limitations in sight that interfere with acquiring information or interaction with the environment to the extent that special education instruction and related services may be needed.

For assistance developing the evaluation plan contact your SWWC support staff: Regional Staff and Services 

Additional Resources: MDE Blind/Visually Impaired Webpage  

BVI Testing Resources

It is best practice for BVI teachers and school psychologists to work collaboratively when assessing students who are BVI. The School Psychologist can use the NAAVI, with younger students, but would need to make adjustments in interpretation. The NAAVI does provide normative scores for 16-70+ year old.

WISC-V Quick Reference Guide

KABC-II Quick Reference Guide

WJ-IV Cognitive Quick Reference Guide

NAAVI Information

Do i need to contact a teacher of the visually impaired?

This document is a support and guide through a step by step process to help teachers determine if you need to contact a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for an initial vision assessment. 

Developed by: SWWC Service Cooperative Teacher of Visually Impaired Team

Early Childhood Vision Interview and Observation Protocol

Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) are print and technology-based educational materials that are designed or enhanced in a way that makes them usable across the widest range of learner variability, regardless of format.