The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the history and procedures for the state-mandated braille competency testing for Colorado licensed teachers endorsed in the area of visual impairment.

A significant shift in the way we think about the identification of Specific Learning Disabilities has occurred. There is heightened emphasis throughout IDEA 2004 on effective core instruction and intervention that will result in improved educational outcomes for all students, including those at risk for learning difficulties and those who may be identified as having SLD.