Reading media assessments 1 of 2: Quality Assessments LMA and FVA

This webinar provides an overview of what Maryland law states regarding the need for a Learning Media Assessment (LMA) and Functional Vision Assessment (FVA) for a student who is blind or visually impaired. Participants will know the basic components of a LMA and FVA, and know how the LMA can influence decisions regarding literacy for students who are blind or visually impaired. The webinar is one hour with 45 minutes of information and 15 minutes for questions.
Michelle Horseman is the Education and Vision Assessor at The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB). Prior to assuming this role in 2013 she worked as a preschool classroom teacher at MSB and spent a year as an itinerant TVI. She is also the current president for the DC/MD AER Chapter. Michelle is passionate about quality assessments for students who are blind or visually impaired as they provide a wealth of information that guides their course instruction and appropriate accommodations.
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