TAER 2025 Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am MDT

Bringing Literacy to Life

Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT

Students who are blind or have low vision face unique challenges when learning how to read. In addition to providing braille instruction, the TSVI plays a unique role in supporting students and providing collaborative consultation to general education teachers and families. This make-and-take session will provide hands-on examples and practical tips and strategies for adapting materials, instruction, and assessment.

Speakers

Dr. Beth Jones

Dr. Belinda Rudinger

Thursday March 20, 2025 9:00am - 11:00am MDT
Corpus Ballroom A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Literacy

4:15pm MDT

Unlocking Literacy: Strategies for MIVI Students LIMITED

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT

Nueces A - Breakout

Explore adaptive techniques and strategies to enhance literacy for MIVI students. This session offers practical tools and insights to foster literacy development and equitable access to education. Perfect for educators, specialists, and caregivers aiming to empower students on their literacy journey.

Speakers

Beth Presely

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm MDT
Nueces A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Literacy

2:15pm MDT

Sensory Literacy LIMITED

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT

Nueces A - Breakout

From the Crafty TSVI! Learn innovative ways to bring literacy to life. This presentation will introduce fun ways to make storytime interactive for young learners. You will make your very own CVI book and get great ideas on teaching braille literacy.

Speakers

Chelsea McPhail

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:30pm MDT
Nueces A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Literacy

3:45pm MDT

Opening Doors to Reading: Making books Accessible for All! LIMITED

Friday March 21, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm MDT

Nueces B - Breakout

In this dynamic and interactive session, educators will explore innovative strategies to ensure that reading is accessible for every student. We will focus on the integration of AI tools and the Monarch Reader app, empowering participants to transform traditional reading materials into inclusive resources.

Speakers

Shannah Blankenship

TSVInCOMS, Region 11 ESC

My name is Shannah Blankenship. I have been a TVI for 10 years and a COMS for 3 years. I am currently the Special Education Specialist for ESC Region 11. I have a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Midwestern State University and completed my TVI at Stephen F Austin and... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm MDT
Nueces B - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Literacy

10:00am MDT

Thinking outside of the Braille Cell LIMITED

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am MDT

Nueces A - Breakout

Explore the Mangold method for developing proficient braille readers in this informative workshop. Learn how to make lessons engaging, motivating, and effective for new braille students. We'll cover Mangold Basic Braille Units 1-3, offering teacher-tested strategies to reduce scrubbing and backtracking while enhancing braille proficiency.

Speakers

Stephanie Herlich

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am MDT
Nueces A - Breakout 900 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Literacy