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Amy Parker - CEC Jun 01, 2019

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Being a member of a professional organization is important for many reasons and Dr. Amy Parker is going to explain why. She is the current lead for the Division on Visual Impairments and DeafBlindness (DVIDB) with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Another DVIDB Board member, TSBVI's own Adam Graves, joins us at the end to share his take on this important organization.

Renee Toy - Summer Reading May 15, 2019

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As the school year winds down, many of us start working on the pile of books we want to work through over the summer. Renee Toy, TSBVI's Learning Resource Director, joins Emily to discuss some of the exciting literacy programs the school has introduced and hands out plenty of recommendations to populate those reading lists. Afterwards, TSBVI Outreach Consultant Scott Baltisberger announces the premiere of an exciting new project the school is launching. Here is the project link: https://www.tsbvi.edu/publications/6025-tomas

Featured Reading Programs:

Bookshare - www.bookshare.org

Audiobook Sync - www.audiobooksync.com

Learning Ally - www.learningally.org

Texas Talking Book Program - www.tsl.texas.gov/tbp

BARD - www.nlsbard.loc.gov/login//NLS

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Matt Schultz - Interaction May 01, 2019

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Matt Schultz from TSBVI Outreach joins the podcast to discuss interaction and the importance of building relationships and creating space for communication initiated by our students. Edgenie Bellah chimes in as our expert at the end to focus on the family perspective and the important, irreplaceable role they play in their child's life.

Dr. Cindy Bachofer - Low Vision Students Apr 15, 2019

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Perhaps one of the most overlooked and least understood members of the blind population, low vision students face particular challenges as they navigate their lives. Dr. Bachofer, part of the TSBVI Outreach staff, has dedicated her life and education to the field, as well as being a person with low vision herself. Join Emily as she and Cindy take a deep dive into this fascinating subject. Our expert for this episode is TSBVI student Rey Garza, who will give us a peek into his life and accommodations and will offer some advice to teachers with low vision students.

Nancy Toelle - QPVI Apr 01, 2019

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The on-the-go lifestyle of an itinerant teacher is a large reason behind the creation of this podcast. In this episode we learn about Quality Programs for the Visually Impaired (QPVI). A program review process created by Nancy Toelle to ultimately improve student outcomes. This is an episode you won't want to miss, and besides, you probably need something to listen to on the way to your next school.

Dr. Craig Meador - American Printing House for the Blind Part 2 Mar 15, 2019

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In our first two-parter, Craig Meador returns to tell us more about APH's expanded ambitions, how his personal leadership story developed, and some of the lessons his life's plot twists have taught him. TSBVI Superintendent Bill Daugherty drops by later to give us his observations on leadership.

Debra Sewell - TSBVI Curriculum Mar 01, 2019

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The curriculum is the backbone of every successful classroom especially when teaching blind and visually impaired students. Debra Sewell, head of the Curriculum department at TSBVI, joins the podcast to discuss upcoming releases, bestsellers, and some hidden gems you may not know about, including a great collaboration with Chris Montgomery and Matt Schultz from the Outreach Department for students with DeafBlindness.

Tad Doezema - EXIT Programs Feb 15, 2019

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EXIT Programs provides the critical bridge between academic education and making a space for our students and children in the real world. In this episode, we learn from both sides of the equation. Tad Doezema serves as an assistant principal for TSBVI EXIT Programs and Alexis Lugo is in her second year in the program.

Lou Tutt - AER Feb 01, 2019

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Formed in 1984 AERBVI (Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired), more commonly known as AER, is THE professional organization for educators and rehabilitation counselors who work with individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Recently retired AER Executive Director Lou Tutt joins the podcast with newly elected AER President, our very own Emily Coleman, to discuss how AER helps professionals in the field of blindness and how we as professionals can find new leaders who will keep blindness education and rehabilitation moving forward for years to come.

Dr. Craig Meador - American Printing House for the Blind Jan 15, 2019

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One of the greatest resources for students who are blind or have visual impairment and those that teach them has been in operation since Congress mandated it before the Civil War. Dr. Craig Meador is the new president of the organization and is in the process of implementing new strategies and attitudes that will help APH reach those who need its services well into its next century of service.

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