Resources
The tools and resources shared from outside sources should not be perceived as an endorsement by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) Office of Exceptional Children but are potential tools for teams to consider. The Office of Exceptional Children routinely puts forth information, guidance, memos, and opportunities to EC Directors, then as appropriate it is shared on the VI List.
Accessible Educational Materials
- North Carolina’s AEM Planning Form Links to an external site.This AEM Planning Form from NCDPI is designed to assist educational teams in proactively planning for the provision of Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) in a timely manner for students who require them. Educational teams can utilize this form when considering a student’s need for accessible formats of print and digital text-based materials. To use this PDF version, you will need to download the file and open it in a PDF reader. If you would rather have access to a spreadsheet please make a copy of the NC AEM Planning Tool through Google Sheets. Links to an external site.
APH Links to an external site.
- APH Access Academy Links to an external site. "is the education professional’s one-stop resource for the training webinars you need to get the most out of APH products and services."
- APH HIVE Links to an external site.is a "FREE eLearning platform for educators and families that you can access at any time to earn ACVREP credits from the comfort of your home and office. With a growing course catalog covering categories like Early Childhood, Expanded Core Curriculum and more..."
- Register and access the FREE APH Tactile Library Links to an external site.
Assistive Technology
- Free checklist for various resources and devices from Teaching Students with Visual Impairments Links to an external site.
- Desmos Calculator Links to an external site. for Screen Readers
- Accessibility Features Links to an external site.on devices related to Visual Access from ReThink
- NC DPI Assistive Technology for all children Links to an external site.
Bookshare® Links to an external site.
- free online ebook library for eligible students Links to an external site.who require accessible formats
- is an Accessible Media Producer (AMP) able to convert traditional printed materials into audio, braille, digital and large print
Braille Resources
Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
- An ECC overview from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Links to an external site.
- ECC and Free Checklist from Teaching Students with Visual Impairments Links to an external site.
- Information and FREE ECC Readiness Checklist from Utah School for the Blind Links to an external site.
- Student Performance Indicators by grade level (SPI forced copy Links to an external site.)
ECATS Data Collection Documents
- APH Document Data Collection Tips Sheet Links to an external site.
- Consideration of Special Factors- Braille Tips Sheet Links to an external site.
- DeafBlind Census Data Collection Tips Sheet Links to an external site.
- Manuals, Tip Sheets & Documentation Links to an external site.
NC Guidance, Links and Memos
- Neurological Visual Impairment Guidance Document Links to an external site.
- NC DPI Unified English Braille flyer UEB.pdf Download UEB.pdf
Testing Students with Disabilities (TSWD 22-23) Links to an external site.
- NC EOG Released Test Links to an external site.with braille editions
- Supplemental Materials and Tactile Graphics for State Test Braille Reminders.pdf Download Braille Reminders.pdf
NC Guidance on Vision Screening
- North Carolina Vision Screening Guidance for Preschool through 12th Grade Links to an external site.
- Common Tools for Vision Screening Links to an external site. - This recorded webinar provides information about new and existing vision screening tools now that the SureSight Vision Screener is obsolete. If you have any questions, please contact the DPI consultants referenced at the end of the webinar.
- Recorded Webinar on Vision Screening Tools Links to an external site. Password: Tools4VS.
