Back to School 2026 Edition
Ready or not, here we go! Make it a great school year for students, teachers, parents, and support staff. Here are some tips and tools to help.
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Creating a Shapes Book Three Ways: Tailoring Literacy for Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)
Creating individualized materials for students with CVI with the help of the CVI Book Nook using their popular "Shapes" book.
Bringing Dinosaurs to Life
Bringing dinosaurs to life in the horticulture room at Maryland School for the Blind with interactive learning stations. Activities engage the senses and build literacy, science, and independence.
Classroom Decorating and Learning Spaces
Create learning spaces in schools that are well designed for students with visual impairments for optimal learning environments.
End of Summer Activities as We Transition Back to School
End of summer activities for students with visual impairments should focus on rich sensory, tactile, and auditory experiences that make the most of the remaining warm weather while easing the transition back to school.
Optimizing Outcomes with the Multidisciplinary Collaboration Record
A TVI created a Multidisciplinary Collaboration Record: a targeted, professional template engineered to track communication, assist with compliance, and translate collaborative dialogue into actionable outcomes helpful to many other teams.
APH Back to School Shopping for Pre-K through Second
Discover this TVI's favorite options for American Printing House for the Blind materials and teacher books for the academic level of Pre-K through second.
Designing the ECC Questionnaire Family Edition
Using an Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) questionaire can be one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school and home for skill development. Discover the forms developed by this TVI for all age groups.
Creating Reading Routines with Your Child Who Has a Vision Impairment
Build positive, daily literacy routines at home for your child with a visual impairment, including those with complex needs.
Summer Crafting for Teens with Visual Impairments
Keeping teens busy over the summer months that don't involve screen time can be a challenge. Use age appropriate crafts to encourage their creativity and build skills.