Organizing Services for VI Professionals Without End in Sight
Explore strategies and tools for organizing services as a visually impaired (VI) professional when there seems to be no end in sight. Learn about vision plans, legal benefits, and the implications of the 2017 US Supreme Court ruling on special education. Gain insights from the Endrew F. case regarding individualized education programs (IEPs) and the core focus on meeting each child's unique needs effectively.
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BVI Services Management Organization Tools for the VI Professional Organization Tools for the VI Professional June 6, 2023 1-4 pm ESC 17 Rogers Rm
How does a VI Professional organize How does a VI Professional organize services when there is services when there is no end in sight? That s the question we will address today! That s the question we will address today! no end in sight?
AGENDA BVI Services Organization Student At-A-Glance Vision Plan for Student with CVI Instructional Planning 101 Handouts Digital Uploading Evaluation Templates Annual Registration
Benefits of at-a-glance form Place in grab-n-go student folder for meetings Ease of review as needed Device management Goal/Obj. focus prompt Reminders: due date, BIP, etc.
Benefits of a vision plan Place in grab-n-go folder Ease of review as needed Reminder of materials, strategies, & modifications to be used by all. Legal benefits (noted next)
The legal benefits are established. 2017 US Supreme Court ruling briefing on Special Education: Endrew F. Given the landmark Rowley case rule from years ago, many schools have argued, and courts have agreed, that all that is in fact required by schools is that the student receive merely some appreciable benefit of special education and related services. But unanimous decision by 2017 US Supreme Court reversed a lower court s usage of the some benefit formula, sends a very powerful message throughout our entire sped system that says just doing something for students with disabilities is not nearly enough! (paraphrased from AFB.ORG)
What do we learn from this 2017 Endrew F. case? 1) Focus on the particular child is at the core of the IDEA. 2) We are, therefore, directed to offer specially designed instruction to meet the child s unique needs . 3) The child s unique needs are met through an individualized education program (IEP). 4) The essential function of an IEP is to set out a plan for pursuing the child s academic and functional advancement. 5) Academic and functional advancement should be appropriate in light of the child s circumstances.
How is this accomplished for a student with CVI? Vision Plan for Student with CVI
RESOURCES BENEFITS OF INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING TEKS Resource System Grade Level & Functional Level Graphic (next slide) TEKS Vertical Alignment Documents & Framework Birth to Grade 2 Vertical Alignments Active Learning
