Texas 2 STEPS is an early intervention orientation and mobility evaluation tool and a curriculum of supporting activities and routines. It is specifically designed to determine and address the orientation and mobility needs for students with visual impairments from birth through 5 years of age. Both the evaluation and curriculum are also appropriate for students who have additional disabilities and can be implemented in all settings including home, daycare, school and community. Texas 2 STEPS is divided into two domains: mobility skills (including 16 skill areas) and orientation skills (including 9 skill areas).

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4/15/2021

9/28/2017 This is a 5-part series of webinars that will focus on a variety of topics, such as setting up a classroom and schedule, choosing materials, addressing the student with CVI, using Active Learning with older students and information on research related to Active Learning. Various guest speakers will be a part of this year’s presentations. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction & Viewer Survey - Forum Question Answered - Materials - Position Board Case Study - Discussion Click the Attachment button to download a transcript, audio file, and/or handout.

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10/25/2017

05/25/2017 Penrickton Center for the Blind, Perkins School for the Blind and Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired host this series of webinars on Active Learning, an instructional approach developed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen. In this series of webinars we will share ideas for moving from assessment to IEP development to delivering instruction. Attention will be given to organizing the student’s day and delivering both general curriculum and expanded core curriculum content using an Active Learning approach. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Intro & Forum Questions - Meet Isaiah! - Narbethong State Special School - Questions & Answer

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9/21/2017

1/26/2017 Penrickton Center for the Blind, Perkins School for the Blind and Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired host this series of webinars on Active Learning, an instructional approach developed by Dr. Lilli Nielsen. In this series of webinars we will share ideas for moving from assessment to IEP development to delivering instruction. Attention will be given to organizing the student’s day and delivering both general curriculum and expanded core curriculum content using an Active Learning approach.

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1/30/2017

05/24/2016 The Active Learning Study Group for 2015-16 will focus on Dr. Nielsen's "The Functional Scheme: Function Skills Assessment." This assessment is used with learners between birth and 48 months to determine their developmental levels and changes in levels. In our May webinar we will review several sections of the assessment and look at video examples of a student to see how these sections were scored. Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handout (pdf) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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9/7/2016

11/06/2014 Ann Adkins, Educational Consultant for TSBVI Outreach Programs, TSBVI Curriculum specialists Debra Sewell and Jeri Cleveland review multiple resources for teaching Social Interaction Skills and Self-Determination as part of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction & Handouts - Social Interaction Skills - Self-Determination - Self-Control - Getting & Keeping a Job - Data Collection - Additional ECC Resources Click the Resources button for handouts (pdf), a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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2/4/2015

09/11/2014 - Answers to FAQs about implementing the ECC; generated by participants in the July 2014 meeting of stakeholders and education professionals. Speakers include, Ann Adkins and Cyral Miller, TSBVI Outreach, Christy Householter, Region X ESC and Olga Uriegas, Region XI ESC. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Questions 1-7 - Questions 8-12 - Questions 13-15 - Questions 16-20 - Questions 21-24 - Questions 25-27 - Question 28 & Conclusion Click the Resources button for a copy of the Q&A document (MS Word) or transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3). List of ECC webinars for 2014-2015 school year; 3-4PM - Sep 11, 2014 (2 hrs) - Oct 2, 2014 - Nov 6, 2014 - Dec 4, 2014 - Jan 8, 2015 - Feb 5, 2015 - Mar 5, 2015 - Apr 2, 2015 - May 7, 2015

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10/2/2014

04/08/2014 Essential information for administrators, TVIs and COMS about the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and requirements for evaluation and instruction in the nine areas of the ECC. Christy Householter, Region X Education Service Center leads the discussion. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - What is the ECC? - Role of TVI and COMS - Role of Administrators Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3). List of ECC webinars for 2014-2015 school year; 3-4PM - Sep 11, 2014 (2hrs) - Oct 2, 2014 - Nov 6, 2014 - Dec 4, 2014 - Jan 8, 2015 - Feb 5, 2015 - Mar 5, 2015 - Apr 2, 2015 - May 7, 2015

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9/30/2014