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Literacy & Movement for All

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Taking a deeper dive into the world of VI

Experts that teach on TVI and O&M practices share their expertise on what is possible in their field of study. Learn from the Experts and gain knowledge into the unseen world.

Take the journey with us…

Learn from the comfort of your own home and collaborate with your team on ways you can improve the lives of those that you serve. Those that complete this training will receive a certificate of completion and continued education units from Louisiana Tech University – PDRIB! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

Meeting Helen

Here’s what you’ll learn

Literacy for All and how it relates to braille and mutli-media readers

Creative Classroom Solutions for Children with additional disabilities

You’ll get one hour call with Hellen to apply the knowledge you have just acquired.

Structured Discovery and How to use it in School!

Meet Casey Roberston Ed.S; NCUEB

Teacher of Blind and Visually Impaired & Educational Advocate 
Faculty Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness

Casey Robertson works as the Lead Instructor for the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University. Casey holds national certification in Unified English Braille. She is also the VP of the National Parents of Blind Children Board and VP of National Blindness Professionals Certification Board. As part of her job at the university, she travels the country proving trainings and advocacy skills to parents and teachers in the blindness field. In her free time, Casey enjoys volunteering, kayaking, and riding her bike as well as taking care of her only daughter, Kylie.

Meet Kristin J. Sims M.Ed NOMC, NCUEB, O&M Program

Louisiana Tech University College of Education and Human Services

Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness

Kristen Sims works as an Orientation and Mobility instructor and Structured Discovery Training Coordinator for the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University. Kristen taught in a public school system for 18+ years as a braille teacher and O&M instructor for children birth to 21. In her free time, Kristen is a soccer/dance mom for her two children and enjoys giving back to her community through volunteer work

Course Lessons

Module 1: Literacy Explained for those with visual impairments

Casey Robertson travels through the notions of research and defies the myths with facts and research.

Lessons

Module 1 – Lesson 1: Literacy, What is it? Module 1 – Lesson 1: Quiz Module 1 – Lesson 2: Activities to Promote Literacy Module 1 – Lesson 2: Activity Module 1 – Lesson 3: Natural Order of Contractions Module 1 – Lesson 3: Quiz Module 1 – Lesson 4: Resources and NRMA Module 1 – Lesson 4: Introspection

Module 2: Creative Classroom Solutions for the Child with Additional Disabilities

Professor Robertson walks though the strategies and techniques to support those with other abilities to include blindness.

Lessons

Module 2- Lesson 1: What is Multi-Impaired Module 2 – Lesson 2: Who we Teach & Duties Module 2 – Lesson 3: Getting Ready for Braille Module 2 – Lesson 4: Augmented Communication Systems Module 2 – Lesson 5: Calendar Systems Module 2 – Lesson 6: I-M-Able Resources

Module 3: What is Structured Discovery and How to Use it in School?

Lessons

Module 3 – Lesson 1: Structured Componets Module 3 – Lesson 2: Discovery Learning Module 3 – Lesson 3: Learning Theories used in Structured Discovery Module 3 – Lesson 4: Structured Discovery Cane Technique and Youth: The Promotion Model of Instruction Structured Discovery Certification Options Resources