The resources and products on this page can assist professionals and parents of students who are blind/low vision (BLV) as they navigate early childhood.
Michigan Department of Education Resource for Blind/Low Vision (MDE RBLV) Screening Tool
Early Vision Screening Checklist [PDF]
This tool is an optional resource for designated school personnel to aid in discussions. Results are not shared with MDE RBLV and are not intended to determine eligibility for services. Decisions regarding eligibility and services are made by the individualized family service plan (IFSP) team or the individualized education program (IEP) team. For additional information or training on using this tool, please email [email protected].
Other Resources
MDE RBLV does not endorse the purchase or use of any non-State Board of Education-adopted commercial products. Products and services noted below are included for information only and their inclusion should not be interpreted as a recommendation of MDE RBLV.
NMSBVI Programs: Family-Infant-Toddler Program
The New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NMSBVI) provides several resources for early childhood, including vision screening tools.
Boehm-3: Test of Basic Concepts, Third Edition, K-2
This tool measures 50 basic concepts relevant to school success. Results help identify students who may not have had the necessary learning experiences for developing an understanding of key concepts.
Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development
This is a criterion-referenced assessment designed to identify the level of mastery a young child has achieved on selected skills. This information is important for planning a child’s IFSP or IEP.
Oregon Project for Preschool Children who are BVI (OR Project)
The OR Project is a comprehensive assessment and curriculum designed for use with children birth to six who are BLV. It can be used by parents, teachers, vision specialists, or counselors in the home or in the classroom setting. Find it in our Resource Library in the "Preschool Early Childhood" category.
Tactile Treasures: Math and Language Concepts for Young Children with Visual Impairments
Tactile Treasures is an informal assessment and teaching tool for use with preschool through elementary children. It helps develop an early understanding of basic concepts and vocabulary that are prerequisites for reading and math.