Sample TSBVI Outreach workshop topics

Find current opportunities on the statewide calendar

Through Your Child's Eyes: a weekend of VI 101 for families with newly diagnosed and/or very young children with visual impairments
INSITE: a six day training designed for early childhood teams with children who have sensory impairments - 1 day topics include: working with families, vision information, hearing information, communication, motor development, and Active Learning
Active Learning and the Use of the Little Room: training for professionals and families in a one-day workshop, child demonstration format, or combination two day training.
IDEA: a one or two day workshop for families about provisions in the IDEA specifically related to students with visual impairments
Student Assessment: a one or two day workshop on assessment presented by Marnee Loftin, TSBVI campus associate school psychologist
Functional Vision Evaluations and Learning Media Assessments: practical tips and strategies for VI professionals.
Tactile Graphics: a one or two day workshop for VI staff on developing tactile graphics instruction and production skills
Identification of Deafblindness: a 1/2 or full day training for AI and VI staff
Touch: a weekend workshop for families centered on the importance and wonder of developing the sense of touch in their children.
BART: Bonding and Relaxation Techniques or massage for families. This can be offered for families to use with their own children or for professionals to learn how to teach the techniques to their families. Possible benefits for the child include: promotes bonding and attachment which can help with building communication, relaxation and stress reduction, tones muscles, improve circulation and respiration, and stimulates digestive system.
Taking Charge of Your Future: a transition oriented weekend workshop for the entire family including adult mentors, sib shop techniques, volunteer opportunities and informational presentations to encourage active participation in transition for students who are visually impaired. This special workshop requires interagency coordination and funding sources.
DB Interaction Training: a two-part training on analyzing and increasing communication with deafblind students, based upon research by Dr. van Dijk.
Biobehavioral states: a workshop that focuses on children with the most profound impairments who are often in the agitated or drowsy biobehavioral states, rather than the states needed for learning.
Integrating Technology for Braille Literacy: a workshop aimed at early Braille readers and struggling Braille readers.
Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments: TSBVI offers a range of technology-related trainings including specific devices and tools for access as well as evaluation strategies and classroom instructional tips.

We are always open and excited about developing new topics that will meet your student and professional needs!

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Cyral Miller, Outreach Director. She can be reached by email at cyralmiller@tsbvi.edu or by phone at 512-206-9242.

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