Open captioned. Although the educational world is always changing, expectations and job duties may have shifted more than usual due to the pandemic. It’s a good time to review the basics: What is my role? What are the responsibilities of my professional position? We think the most important question is, what can we all do to make sure that we are providing our students and their families what they need?

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1/4/2022

04/02/2015 Athletic Director, Joe Paschall and Outreach Director, Cyral Miller, both from tee Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, share a wealth of resources for that TVIs and COMS can use to address student needs for Recreation and Leisure Skills as part of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Role of the TVI & COMS - Assessment - Implications of Visual Conditions - Tips for APE/PE Instructors - Adaptive Sports for the Blind - PE Credits In/Out of School Setting - Resources Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handout (pdf) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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7/13/2015

10/09/2014 This webinar is a brief overview and demonstration of the Visual Impairment Scale of Service Intensity of Texas (VISSIT). The VISSIT 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 caseloads. Dr. Rona Pogrund, Texas Tech University describes the design and testing of the VISSIT. Chrissy Cowan, Statewide Mentor Coordinator for TSBVI Outreach shows where to find the VISSIT online and additional resources; and Cyral Miller, TSBVI Outreach Director demonstrates how to complete the document, using data from a real-world student scenario. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - VISSIT Design - VISSIT Requirements - VISSIT Online Resources - VISSIT FAQs - Sample VISSIT Doc - Discussion & Final Comments Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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10/29/2014

10/02/2014 The ECC: Webinar #2 - Orientation & Mobility Christy Householter, from Region X Education Service Center, Ruth Ann Marshal and Chris Tabb, both Statewide O&M Consultants for TSBVI Outreach Programs provide detailed information regarding the Orientation and Mobility (O&M) requirements of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Role of COMs - Collaboration - Sample ECC Checklist - Apps for O&M Click the Resources button for a copy of the Q&A document (MS Word) or transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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10/27/2014

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