Math instruction is critical for all students, but especially for students with visual impairments. This workshop will discuss the need for collaboration among the math teacher, teacher of students with visual impairments, paraprofessional, family and student. The presenter begins with a brief description of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) content standards and how these standards apply across all grades from pre-kindergarten through grade 5. A discussion about accessible math tools, tactile graphics, and technology (pre-kindergarten-grade 5) are shared to help participants learn to apply each of the NCTM content standards in their instruction. Trainer will take participants through a problem-solving activity with sample STAAR test items at the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.

Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Math Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals working with students with visual impairments, and Parents of students with visual impairments, Assistive Technology Personnel, Administrators, O&M Specialists

Assessment
Assistive Technology
Diversity and Special Needs Populations
Instructional Strategies
Instructional Technology
Learning Strategies
Mathematics
Special Education
STAAR
TTESS 1.1 Standards and Alignment
TTESS 1.2 Data and Assessment
TTESS 1.3 Knowledge of Students
TTESS 1.4 Activities
TTESS 2.4 Differentiation
TTESS 2.5 Monitor and Adjust