Professional Development
TSBVI offers lots of ways to access professional development! We have various conferences, workshops, webinars, and other online learning that provide ACVREP and SBEC credit. We also have various publications and other resources.
Publications
This page will house publications and resources from TSBVI Outreach. It will continue to grow as we add new resources!
Assistive Technology
Empowering Learning: Assistive Technology for Students with Visual Impairments.
VISSIT
The VISSIT: Visual Impairment Scale of Service Intensity of Texas is designed to guide teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) in determining the type and amount of itinerant TVI services to recommend for students on their caseload.
O&M VISSIT
The O&M VISSIT will help develop recommendations for the amount of time for O&M instructional services (direct and collaborative consultation) per individual student.
Professional Development Library
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Online Learning
This page lists all TSBVI e-learning courses currently available free of charge for professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members anywhere and on any schedule. Our e-learning courses are designed to be accessible to users of assistive technology.
CEUs are available for self-paced training on Active Learning, Bioptic Driving, CVI Assessment, and Deafblind Intervener Skills. Email Steven Landry, landrys@tsbvi.edu, if you need more information.
Request Training or Workshop
TSBVI Outreach offers many different workshops and trainings. This page gives details on different ideas and provides a link to the Training Request Form.
Join us for Coffee Hour!
Join us for Coffee Hour! Join members of our Outreach team in discussing topics related to supporting students and families of students with visual impairments or who are deafblind.
Join us!