How should a student with a severe sensory or physical disability be rated when it is not possible to demonstrate mastery of an item requiring these abilities?
If there is an alternative way for the student to demonstrate the intent of the item, mark it X to indicate it is a current objective and add a note at the end of the DTORF-R form explaining the nature of the disability and the alternative response mode being used. If it is not possible to use a substitute response mode, rate the item mastered () and note this at the end of the form. That item should be included in the student’s total of items mastered but attention must be given to alternative modes for continuing to acquire needed competencies.
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