Access to Academic Skills Classes
Access to Academic Skills classes focus on assistive technology and the compensatory skills necessary for students to participate in their school communities.
- Students attend TSBVI for 3-5 days of intensive small-group instruction.
- Designed to meet the needs of both print and Braille readers.
- Students are provided with homework time to work on assignments (that they can complete independently) from their home school.
- Teachers will receive a detailed report of the skills covered in the course, including recommendations for continued practice.
- We offer classes in the following skills:
- STAAR Test Taking Strategies for Braille Readers
- Technology (screen readers, refreshable braille displays and notetakers)
- Prerequisites: Type approximately 10 wpm or have a braille display
- Math (abacus, Nemeth code, tactile graphics, graphing)
- Low Vision (magnification tools, anatomy of the eye and eye conditions, keyboard shortcuts, academic accommodations)
ECC and Independence Classes
ECC classes offer students opportunities to learn and connect with peers who are blind or have low vision.
- We offer a range of classes addressing different ECC areas including:
- Self determination
- Sensory efficiency
- Recreation and leisure
- Orientation and Mobility
- Transition preparedness
- All of our courses include infused social skills and independent living skills instruction, including hands-on cooking experiences
- Students attend TSBVI for 3-5 days
Are you looking for Summer Programs information?
This link will direct you to information about our summer program choices. No referral necessary. The application opens each January.
Summer Programs