The DLM Alternate Assessment will assess writing for all students at all grade levels. There are numerous professional development modules focused on writing instruction. One of the modules focuses on Alternate Pencils that are required for students who cannot use a standard pencil, pen, keyboard, or computer-based technology for writing. Below are files required to create two of the most widely used alternate pencils. They are intended to get you started, but you may have to develop other alternatives for your students.
To learn more, complete the Online Alternate Pencils module.
Eye Gaze Frames
- Alphabet Eye Gaze Guide
- Lower Case Card Color Coded Eye Gaze Frame
- Lower Case Letter Color Coded Eye Gaze Frame
- Upper Case Card Color Coded Eye Gaze Frame
- Upper Case Letter Color Coded Eye Gaze Frame
- Upper Case Position Coded Eye Gaze Frame
Flip Charts
- Guide to Using the Print Flip Chart
- Partner Assisted Scanning Tips
- Choices for Writing Tools
- Lower Case Black Letter Blue Yellow Flip Chart
- Lower Case Black Letter Flip Chart
- Lower Case White Letter Flip Chart
- Lower Case Yellow Letter Flip Chart
- Number Black Letter Flip Chart
- Number Black Letter Blue Yellow Flip Chart
- Upper Case Black Letter Blue Yellow Flip Chart
- Upper Case Black Letter Flip Chart
- Upper Case White Letter Flip Chart
- Upper Case Yellow Letter Flip Chart
Description of Alternate Pencils (on the CLDS Website)