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title: Vision Screening Overview and Setup
description: The Vision Improvement Program screening process is the standard method for schools to identify children with functional vision issues. Consistent implementation of these procedures is vital for having a program that recognizes and helps children effectively.
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# Vision Screening Overview and Setup

## What is the Vision Improvement Program?

The **Vision Improvement Program** screening process is the standard method for schools to identify children with functional vision issues. Consistent implementation of these procedures is vital for having a program that recognizes and helps children effectively.

### Pre-Screening Planning

**Grade Selection:**

- Determine which grade(s) to screen - all children in selected grades must be screened
- Individual students from other grades may be screened upon teacher, staff, or parent request
- Complete grade-level screenings before individual screenings
- Do not screen kindergarten children until December at the earliest

**Preparation Requirements:**

- Print labels with child's full name, birth date, and student number for each child
- Allow 10-15 minutes per child for screening
- Schedule consecutive screening days
- Plan for screener breaks (no more than 5 hours of screening)
- Arrange student transportation to/from screening location

### Physical Environment Setup

**Room Requirements:**

- Quiet, well-lit setting
- Chair height allowing child's feet to touch the floor
- Drawing surface at appropriate height for comfortable sitting
- Plain wall behind screener (no posters, pictures, or vibrant colors)
- No windows facing child/screener unless covered

**Screener Preparation:**

- Wear simple, non-distracting clothing (no patterns, minimal jewelry)
- Have all materials ready: colored wands, occluder, forms, blank paper, sharpened pencils
- Position scoring sheet beside you for post-subtest recording

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    - [Vision Improvement Program (VIP)](https://info.stfvision.org/efficient-reading-faqs/getting-started?hsLang=en-us#vision-improvement-program-vip)

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