To ensure compliance with TEA on ARD paperwork, participants will practice creating PLAAFPs and Functional VI and O&M IEP Goals for students who are visually impaired or blind. Assessment and Documentation of the Expanded Core Curriculum will be reviewed and documents will be created both on paper and online. Documentation of Services will also be discussed and reviewed in small groups.

Teachers for Students with Visual Impairments and Orientation & Mobility Specialists

Diversity and Special Needs Populations
Special Education
TPESS 1a Rigorous/aligned curriculum and assessment
TPESS 1b Effective instructional practices
TPESS 1c Data-driven instruction / interventions
TPESS 1d Maximize learning for all students
TPESS 2a Targeted Selection, Placement, Retention
TPESS 2b Tailored Development, Feedback, Coaching
TPESS 2c Staff collaboration and leadership
TPESS 2d Systematic evaluation and supervision
TPESS 3a Resiliency and change management
TPESS 3b Commitment to ongoing learning
TPESS 3c Communication and interpersonal skills
TPESS 3d Ethical behavior
TPESS 4a Shared vision of high achievement
TPESS 4b Culture of high expectations
TPESS 4c Intentional family / community engagement
TPESS 4d Safe school environment
TPESS 4e Discipline
TPESS 5a Strategic planning
TPESS 5b Maximized learning time
TPESS 5c Tactical resource management
TPESS 5d Policy implementation and advocacy
TTESS 1.1 Standards and Alignment
TTESS 1.2 Data and Assessment
TTESS 1.3 Knowledge of Students
TTESS 1.4 Activities
TTESS 2.1 Achieving Expectations
TTESS 2.2 Content Knowledge and Expertise
TTESS 2.3 Communication
TTESS 2.4 Differentiation
TTESS 2.5 Monitor and Adjust
TTESS 3.1 Classroom Environment, Routines, Procedures
TTESS 3.2 Managing Student Behavior
TTESS 3.3 Classroom Culture
TTESS 4.1 Professional Demeanor and Ethics
TTESS 4.2 Goal Setting
TTESS 4.3 Professional Development
TTESS 4.4 School Community Involvement