12/03/2015 A documented hearing loss creates specific differences in assessing and interpreting data for learning media assessments for students with deafblindness. This webinar will discuss a collaboration process between the TVI and the TDHH to determine general and literacy media that includes a review of audiometric data and the functional impact of the hearing loss in instructional settings. This webinar expands on topics and information presented in the Hearing Issues Series from the previous year. Participants will need to have viewed the “Introduction to Hearing Loss” and “Audiological Testing” webinars prior to viewing this session.  Facilitated by Adam Graves, Deafblind Specialist with TSBVI Outreach Programs. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - What Do I Need for an LMA? - Determining Sensory Channels - TVI & TDHH Collaboration - Assessment Tools Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handout (pdf) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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2/18/2016

09/28/2015 SLK Study Group is a forum for education staff to learn and discuss how to use the Sensory Learning Kit to assess and develop instructional routines for students with visual and multiple impairments. The study group is hosted by Scott Baltisberger and Sara Kitchen, TVIs and Educational Consultants for Outreach at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Webinar #1 gives an overview of the purpose and structure for, both, the Study Group and the Sensory Learning Kit. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Intro & Study Group Purpose - Sensory Learning Kit Overview - Sensory Learning Summary - Arousal State Profile - Activity for Next Session Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt), handouts (zip) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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11/24/2015

01/08/2015 Millie Smith, TVI and author of the Sensory Learning Kit demonstrates how to address Sensory Efficiency evaluation and instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - LMA: Sensorimotor Stage - Appendixes A thru G - Closing Comments Click the Resources button for a handout (pdf), transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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3/12/2015

12/15/2014 The fourth study group session for TVIs learning how to effectively use the Sensory Learning Kit (SLK); facilitated by Scott Baltisberger and Sara Kitchen, VI Education Consultants for the TSBVI Outreach Program. This webinar discusses the Arousal State Profile, the Sensory Response Record and the Appetite Aversion List. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Arousal State Profile - Sensory Response Record - Appetite Aversion List - Closing Comments Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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2/26/2015

11/17/2014 The third study group session for TVIs learning how to effectively use the Sensory Learning Kit (SLK); facilitated by Scott Baltisberger and Sara Kitchen, VI Education Consultants for the TSBVI Outreach Program. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Sensory Learning Summary - Parent Interview - Arousal State Profile Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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2/10/2015

09/18/2014 This is the first video in a series of webinars about hearing issues for students with deafblindness. This program covers basic anatomy of the ear, terminology related to hearing impairments, and how dual sensory impairment affects educational performance. Facilitators are Chris Montgomery and Adam Graves, Educational Consultants for the Deafblind Project at the Outreach department of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Introduction - Deafblind Eligibility - Measuring Hearing Loss - Anatomy & Hearing Loss - Hearing vs Listening - Auditory Development Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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11/19/2014

09/22/2014 The first study group session for TVIs learning how to effectively use the Sensory Learning Kit (SLK) as part of Active Learning; facilitated by Scott Baltisberger and Sara Kitchen, VI Education Consultants for the TSBVI Outreach Program Click the Chapters button above to view individual segments: - Welcome & Ground Rules - SLK Rubric TVI Guide - Student Selection - Collaboration & LMAs - SLK Items - Discussion & Final Comments Click the Resources button for a transcript (txt) and/or audio recording (mp3).

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10/30/2014

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