Our Services

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) Services

Provide direct instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
Consultative services for students, families, staff- how best to meet and support the unique needs of the VI student
Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Media Assessments, CVI Assessments- as requested by the IEP team
Braille transcription and production
Assistive Technology support and training
Equipment and material recommendations, including APH
IEP development and implementation
In-service trainings for staff working with students with Visual Impairments
Mentorship for TVIs

Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Services- safe and independent travel skills

Provide direct instruction in schools, homes, community and work sites
Consultative services for students, families, teachers/staff- how to keep the student safe while supporting independence
Equipment recommendation and ordering (canes, adaptive mobility equipment)
IEP development and implementation
In-service trainings for staff working with students with Visual Impairments

Braillists (Braille Transcription)

Responsible for assisting the TVI in the classroom
Assist in the collection and correlation of materials used in the general education classrooms and special education classrooms
Produce tactile materials for use by students who use braille
Transcribe materials into braille, according to student's reading ability
Support student in the general education classroom
On-site and off-site braille production is available

Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (TOD) Services

Direct instruction in schools, homes, daycares
Develop and monitor language and communication skills
Develop auditory listening skills
Identify and assess students' language vocabulary levels
Functional Listening Assessment (FLA), Vocabulary Assessment (Expressive and Receptive skills) as requested by the IEP team
Initial and ongoing assessments to guide the Communication Plan Worksheet and appropriate IEP goals
Review medical and educational information
Consultative services for students, families and staff
Equipment recommendations
Adaptation of classroom materials
IEP development and implementation
In-service training to use assistive technology and amplification equipment

Sign Language Interpreters

Responsible for assisting the TOD in the classroom
Provide interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing students in regular classrooms
Voice interpreting, as needed
Conferring with regular classroom teachers and TOD
Assist in the collection and correlation of materials used in the general education classrooms and special education classrooms
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments

Spoken Language Facilitators

Facilitates spoken communication between the student who is deaf/hard of hearing and his/her peers and adults within the school environment
Documents and monitors students' comprehension needs of auditory information
Previews instructional lessons and materials to ensure accurate facilitation and application of instructional content in the classroom
Oversees daily maintenance and use of assistive listening technologies and performing basic troubleshooting, as needed

Exceptional Children Teachers

Provide specially designed instruction to exceptional students
Model instructional strategies and monitor instruction for students with special needs
Provide lesson plans and modifications for the classroom teacher
Develop IEPs and attend IEP meetings
Monitor data collection
Consultation, collaboration, and communication with parents and educational team

Interim Exceptional Children Directors Available

Experienced former and retired EC Directors can serve as Interim EC Directors in a temporary capacity.

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Efficient and accurate full-service grade level screenings on school site
Detailed reports that meet the referral/eligibility requirements of IDEA
Mass vision screenings are recommended in grades 1, 3 and 5 and again in middle school and high school
Starting at $10 per student

Call 919-480-8800