Kirsten, You’re in the right place! I’m glad you’re here!
Staci, This course wouldn’t exist without the help and partnership of OCALI! One topic I really wanted to include in this course was dispelling the myth of Dyslexia and addressing how students with VI can also have Dyslexia.
Hi Lane! It’s great to have you part of this cohort. This reading course primarily focuses on understanding the reading process for all students, followed by better understanding the impact of VI on learning to read and then accessing literacy materials. Information about teaching braille and making braille lessons fun isn’t within the scope of this course. We know though that there will be so many other valuable things to learn!
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Hi Karen, It’s great to have you part of this cohort! This reading course primarily focuses on understanding the reading process for all students, followed by better understanding the impact of VI on learning to read and then accessing literacy materials. Course information about specifics related to braille reading will be somewhat limited. We are glad you’re here!
Hi Laura! I’m excited to have you begin this course and see how course content might be able to help you with your struggling reader. This reading course primarily focuses on understanding the reading process for all students, followed by better understanding the impact of VI on learning to read and then accessing literacy materials. Course content doesn’t include content related a specific diagnosis. However, I think you’ll be amazed at all that you will learn.
Hi Melissa! Your background is fascinating! I can’t wait to hear more from you as I’m sure your OT expertise informs so many instructional decisions!
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Hi Kathy! It’s wonderful to have you in this cohort and back in North Carolina! This reading course primarily focuses on understanding the reading process for all students, followed by better understanding the impact of VI on learning to read and then accessing literacy materials. While specifically addressing the needs of students with complex needs is beyond the scope of this course, the principles of reading still apply. I think you will particularly like Resources in the course created by Adam Wilton.
Hi Leighann, It’s great to meet another “friend” from North Carolina! I had the chance to work with Shannon P from Winston-Salem for many years (someone I greatly respect). I am glad you’re here and hope you will walk away with so many new insights about reading.
Oh yay! I am so happy you are in here, too, Ashley!
Hi Danielle, We are so fortunate to have you join the cohort! This reading course primarily focuses on understanding the reading process for all students, followed by better understanding the impact of VI on learning to read and then accessing literacy materials. Course information won’t include how to teach braille, but there will be so many other insights for you to glean. We are glad you’re here!
In the assessment portion of content you will gain access to some new data collection tools.
Kate, You are in the right place! I’m excited for you to begin digging in to the course content!
I was wondering if your student had graduated yet! Can’t believe how time has flown.
Chloe, I love that you joined the cohort and have so much experience working with adults! I can’t wait for you to weigh in on different topics, sharing how content relates to those you serve.
My name is Bridgette Hildebrandt, I am an itinerant TVI in Hartford, CT. I see students ages 4-22. Most of my students have low vision or have severe and multiple disabilities. I am looking forward to learning how I can better support my students in reading and how to support teams with appropriate accommodations and modifications.
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Hi Teri, I think you will especially enjoy the content from the Emergent Literacy sub-module and an additional resource. Early intervention is the perfect foundation for our students!
Hi Kelly, I think you will especially like the Emergent Literacy sub-module! We are so glad joined the cohort!
Johanna, I’m thrilled you are here!!
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I agree! In the past, I have evaluated a couple students who I felt had reading difficulties that seemed like dyslexia, but I have not been trained in that sort of evaluation. It was frustrating to speak to the school psychologist and say, “Well, this student can see the letters and track across the lines visually. But I noticed these letter reversals, etc. Could it be dyslexia?” And the response was, “Yeah, it could be.” And that was it.
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Hello,
My name is Sarah Palaggi, and I am a TVI in the south suburbs of Chicago, Il. I work for a cooperative. My current caseload includes 18 students from 6 years old to Senior in H.S with varying visual impairments and diverse abilities. I have a 7th grade student who is a braille reader and writer and has autism. I have been with her for the past 5 years. This summer, I will be gaining a 1st grade student who has autism and a recent vision loss, and is new to braille. I am looking forward to learning about new strategies for my new braille student and strategies that will address contraction/letter/number reversals for my Grade 2 braille reader!
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