Saturday, March 27, 2021

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8:30-9:45 Session VIII

The Ins & Outs of ECC Events- Shannah Blankenship & Rebekka Berry
- Grocery store scavenger hunt, formal Christmas dinner, and sensory efficiency days for our students who are multiply impaired are just a few of the ECC events Region 9 has hosted during a school day.
Active Learning: How is it Working?- Cheryl Schulik Active Learning, Active Connections- Laura Hampton & Jennifer Grierson
- This session will focus on a study of Active Learning in a public school setting. Perspectives from the educational team, as well as data from student progress, will be shared.
- Using a case study, this session will focus on assessment, implementation, and remarkable outcomes of Active Learning. The case study spans 4 years, 2 different campuses, 3 different classroom teachers, 3 different TVIs, and a global pandemic. Despite challenges, Active Learning has enabled our student to connect to his world.
TSBVI Short-Term Programs: Connections Despite Separation- Cheryl Austin & Sara Merritt
- Faced with a fully remote model due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TSBVI Short-Term Programs has employed creativity and flexibility to modify existing classes and develop new offerings to meet student needs and foster meaningful connections across the state of Texas. Come hear about these innovative directions and share your ideas.

Blind O&M Panel- Drew Burnet, Winford Haynes, Joni Martinez, Abigail Blackwell, & Trenton Rowland
- This panel consists of multiple blind O&M instructors with a range of experiences in multiple settings. They will share information about their experiences as a blind O&M instructor. Participants will be able to ask any questions that their students may have about approaching a career as a blind O&M instructor.
Ensuring Meaningful Access for Students with CVI- Stephanie Steffer
- What happens after you’ve completed the necessary assessments? We will utilize the baseline data gathered to analyze pre-made CVI activities. Next, we will review student profiles, identify which of those activities would be the best fit, and their purpose. Finally, we will modify activities when a pre-made activity is not available.
After Hours Make and Takes-Elizabeth Eagan & Lorena Chandler
- Making materials for your students doesn't have to be done solely by the VI, nor does it need to be time consuming. After-hours make and takes open up opportunities for other service providers to join in. Laughter and productivity for the win!