Curriculum Department
The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) Curriculum Department develops and publishes practitioner-created, peer-reviewed curriculum materials and professional resources for educators who serve students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision.
Our publications provide practical, research-informed guidance to support the unique learning needs of students with visual impairments across educational settings. Resources address a wide range of topics, including the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), orientation and mobility (O&M), functional vision evaluation, learning media assessment, literacy, assessment, instructional strategies, and other areas essential to the education of students with visual impairments.
Overview
The TSBVI Curriculum Department is one of the largest publishers of practitioner-created and peer-reviewed curriculum materials for the education of students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision.
Our publications are developed by professionals with expertise and experience in visual impairment and are designed to connect research, professional knowledge, and practical application. Whether you are a teacher of students with visual impairments, an orientation and mobility specialist, an educational intervener, a related service provider, an administrator, or another professional supporting students with visual impairments, our resources can help you strengthen instruction and better meet individual student needs.
Visit the Curriculum Store!
Visit the Curriculum Publications Store to browse TSBVI publications and find resources related to:
- Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
- Orientation and Mobility (O&M)
- Functional Vision Evaluations (FVEs)
- Literacy and literacy instruction
- Assessment and evaluation
- Instructional strategies
- Students with complex access needs
- Deafblind education
- Low vision
- Professional development and educator resources
Contact
If you have questions regarding our publications or have school district purchase orders, please email [email protected].
Training
The TSBVI Curriculum Department is available to conduct training on TSBVI publications and can customize training to meet the needs of your school, district, organization, or professional group.
Training can be designed around a specific publication or topic and may include opportunities to explore concepts, discuss practical applications, and consider how resources can support students. Please complete the TSBVI Curriculum Training Form to request training.
Recent Publications
The Sciences of Literacy
The Sciences of Literacy for Teachers of Students who are Blind, Deafblind, or have Low Vision is designed to ensure that teachers of students with visual impairments, teachers of students who are deafblind, educational interveners for learners who are deafblind, orientation and mobility specialists, and other educators who serve students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision including those with complex access needs, are equipped with substantial literacy content knowledge and skills to meet each learner’s unique literacy needs. Emphasizing practical application, The Sciences of Literacy for Teachers of Students who are Blind, Deafblind, or have Low Vision highlights the necessity for all educators to view themselves as literacy teachers who model, teach, and embed literacy skills authentically and meaningfully across settings.
Essential Tools of the Trade 2nd Edition
The Second Edition of Essential Tools of the Trade: A Guide for Completing Functional Vision, Non-Visual Skills, Learning Media, and Expanded Core Curriculum Evaluations provides a coherent framework and practical tools for conducting rigorous, comprehensive Functional Vision Evaluations, Non-Visual Skills Assessments, Learning Media Assessments, and Expanded Core Curriculum Assessments for school-aged students. This research-based text includes new paradigms for literacy, development, non-visual skills, and the Expanded Core Curriculum to better serve student needs. We are excited to share this new edition with you and hope it provides new insights and benefits in your teaching practice to support student success.
Questions About Curriculum Publications?
If you have questions about TSBVI publications or have a school district purchase order, please contact the Curriculum Department at [email protected].
We welcome questions about publications, orders, training, and how TSBVI curriculum resources can support your work with students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision.