Role of the Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

The Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVI) will:

• Complete a Functional Vision Assessment
• Identify the educational implications of different visual impairments
• Collaborate with team members, including families
• Create recommendations to maximize the learning environment
• Determine need for alternative media in the areas of reading and writing such as Braille or large print
• Provide direct instruction of alternative media in the areas of reading and writing such as Braille or large print
• Determine need for magnifiers and other optical devices
• Conduct assessments in the areas of the expanded core curriculum
• Serve on the team that prepares and monitors the child’s IEP, IFSP or 504 plan
• Prepare or obtains textbooks and other instructional materials
• Schedule time to meet with families and educational team members
• Provide suggestions and strategies for the general education curriculum
• Provide in-service training for paraprofessionals, teachers, families and any other team members
• Consult with teachers regarding physical education, art, music, and extra-curricular activities
• Consult with Low Vision doctors