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Braille Reading and Writing
Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments
Cortical and Cerebral Visual Impairment
Internship
Introduction to Special Education
Language Development and Reading
Spring 2023 Schedule and Books
Braille Reading and Writing
- Dates: 1/23-5/6
- Day: Mondays
- Time: 4:30-7:10
- Instructor: Dr. Kim Avila
- Technology: Web-conference. Please have a headset with a microphone/headphone. A reliable, strong internet connection is required.
- Participation: Synchronous, all students participate from home
- Books:
- 1. Holbrook, M. C., & D'Andrea, F. M. (2014). Ashcroft's programmed instruction: Unified English Braille (Fifth Edition). Germantown, TN: Scalars Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-9960353-0-9.This is the same book required for Braille Code
- 2. Cleveland, J. et. al. (2017). Nemeth at a glance. Texas School for the Blind. Order from TSBVI
- 2. Wormsley, D. (2016). I-M-Able individualized meaning-centered approach to braille literacy education. New York, NY: AFB Press.
- Required Materials:
- Perkins Brailler
- Slate & Stylus: 28 cell standard 4-line, direct slate
- Braille paper: both sizes
- Cranmer abacus
Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments
- Dates: 1/25-5/6
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 4:30-7:10
- Instructor: Dr. Kimberly Avila
- Technology: Web Conference. Please have a headset with a microphone/headphone and reliable, strong internet connection.
- Participation: Synchronous, all students participate from home
- Books:
- 1. Cleveland, J., Grimmett, E., Lindsey-Ramirez, L., McGrath, J. & Sewell, D (2018). Essential tools of the trade: A “how to” guide for completing functional vision, learning media and ECC Evaluations. Texas School for the Blind.
- 2. Loftin, M. (2022). Making evaluation meaningful: Determining additional eligibilities and appropriate instructional strategies for students with blindness and visual impairment. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Electronic version of Making Evaluation Meaningful Print version of Making Evaluation Meaningful
- 3. Sanford, L., Burnett, R. and Kitchel, E. (2008) Functional vision and learning media assessment for students who are pre-academic or academic and visually impaired in grades K12. Louisville, KY: American Printing House for the Blind.
Cortical and Cerebral Visual Impairment
- Dates: 1/26/-5/9
- Day: Thursdays
- Time: 4:30 – 7:10pm
- Instructor: Dr. Sandra Newcomb
- Technology: Web-conference. Please have a headset with a microphone/headphone and reliable, strong internet connection.
- Participation: Synchronous, all students participate from home
Internship
Arranged by each university and teacher candidate
Introduction to Special Education
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Language Development and Reading
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