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Unlock the Power of the Syllabus

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s get acquainted with what a syllabus is and how we can use it as a tool to prepare for and succeed in our upcoming classes. What Is a Syllabus Anyway? A syllabus is a document that sets forth the outline of a course as well as important information […]

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Guide to College Board Credit-Earning Exam Accommodations for Blind/Low Vision for Students in Maryland

Updated as of December 26, 2023. Accessibility and Exemption Information References Advanced Placement® (AP®): CLEP® (College-Level Examination Program®) ACCUPLACER® Note: This information is current as of December 2023. Accommodation AP® (Advanced Placement®) CLEP® ACCUPLACER® Braille AVAILABLE, Reading and Seeing Accommodations and Other Accommodations “Contracted” braille Not applicable; tests are digital AVAILABLE; ACCUPLACER® Program Manual, page […]

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Guide to IB and Cambridge Credit-Earning Exam Accommodations for Blind/Low Vision for Students in Maryland

Updated as of December 26, 2023. Accessibility and Exemption Information References International Baccalaureate (IB) Cambridge International Note: This information is current as of December 2023. Accommodation IB (International Baccalaureate) Cambridge Assessment Braille ALLOWED, Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme “E 1.2 Assessment arrangements requiring authorization … For candidates who are visually impaired, include details […]

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Importance of Using Assessment Accommodations Consistently

Updated as of January 18, 2024. Use Accommodations Early and Often By identifying needed accommodations and using them often, you will get familiar with their use. This can be especially true for electronic assessments because you don’t want to be struggling to understand the technology during your assessment. The more comfortable you are with the […]

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Meet Marvin Dawkins: Peer Outreach Specialist, Peer Mentor

Marvin made three attempts to leave the nursing facility before he was able to move to his own home in the community. There were many difficulties and complications along the way. At first, the court told Marvin his income was too high to qualify for services in the community through the waiver program. The second […]