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Short-Term Classes for Academic Students at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

By Lauren Newton, Principal, TSBVI Special Programs

Abstract: this article describes how TSBVI short-term programs can provide specialized skills needed to access the Texas school curriculum.

Key Words: blindness, visual impairment, TSBVI, Short-Term Programs

Academic students with visual impairments require specialized tools and strategies in order to access the regular school curriculum (TEKS). Short-term classes at TSBVI offer 3 to 5 days of intensive instruction in various areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum for Visually Impaired students, such as technology, math and graphics tools, readiness for work and college, low vision strategies, self-determination, travel skills, Braille, etc. Participation in Short-Term Classes can provide knowledge and skills needed to access the Texas school curriculum. Students also receive training in skills of independent living during the after-school components of the program.

Please go to <www.tsbvi.edu./school/special/short-classes.htm> for a calendar and description of classes for the 2007-2008 school year. You are also encouraged to call the program’s principal for information about how to enroll a student in one of the short-term classes: Lauren Newton, 512.206.9119, <laurennewton @ tsbvi.edu>.

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