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      <title>Tennessee School for the Blind - Deanna Rivera Videos </title>
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					<title><![CDATA[Planning for What’s Next: TN VR Career Building Resources for Students with VI (with and without Additional Disabilities)]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN Sensory Services) on 11/4/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Attend this session to learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing employment before or after high school graduation. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey and career building for students with VI considering independent and/or supported employment.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:11:04 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>51:25</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN Sensory Services) on 11/4/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Attend this session to learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing employment before or after high school graduation. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey and career building for students with VI considering independent and/or supported employment.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN Sensory Services) on 11/4/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Attend this session to learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing employment before or after high school graduation. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey and career building for students with VI considering independent and/or supported employment.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[2020 Title 1 Virtual Parent Meeting]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[This is a recording of our 2020 Title 1 Virtual Parent Meeting which was held on September 10th, 2020.

Topics covered in this meeting are:

    Parent Involvement Policy and Family Engagement Plan
    School’s participation in Title I, Part A
    Requirements of Title, I, Part A
    Parent-student compacts
    Rights and opportunities as parents and families to be involved in your child’s learning]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 04:09:11 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>24:33</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>This is a recording of our 2020 Title 1 Virtual Parent Meeting which was held on September 10th, 2020.

Topics covered in this meeting are:

    Parent Involvement Policy and Family Engagement Plan
    School’s participation in Title I, Part A
    Requirements of Title, I, Part A
    Parent-student compacts
    Rights and opportunities as parents and families to be involved in your child’s learning</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>This is a recording of our 2020 Title 1 Virtual Parent Meeting which was held on September 10th, 2020.

Topics covered in this meeting are:

    Parent Involvement Policy and Family Engagement Plan
    School’s participation in Title I, Part A
    Requirements of Title, I, Part A
    Parent-student compacts
    Rights and opportunities as parents and families to be involved in your child’s learning</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Hawaiin School of Fish (With Music)]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=236822</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[A video captured during the scuba diving portion of our Hawaii field trip. ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 04:02:20 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:46</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>A video captured during the scuba diving portion of our Hawaii field trip. </itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>A video captured during the scuba diving portion of our Hawaii field trip. </itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[TN VIVA: Access for All: Differentiated Instruction for Complex Learners with Visual Impairments]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=389569</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Melissa Hawkins on October 3, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Presentation Materials: 
- (Sensory Channel forms) https://4.files.edl.io/f884/10/10/25/143356-fbfc3f16-1f68-49a9-bc75-f93421913684.pdf
- (PPT) https://4.files.edl.io/e538/10/10/25/143356-c054e004-7c35-4896-9b22-997ce7880897.pdf
Session Description: This seminar explores effective, research-based strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. Participants will view hands-on examples, adaptive tools, and flexible lesson frameworks that promote access, engagement, and independence. Whether you're a classroom teacher, specialist, or paraprofessional, you’ll leave with practical approaches to immediately implement in your learning environment.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:10:10 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:34:09</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Melissa Hawkins on October 3, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Presentation Materials: 
- (Sensory Channel forms) https://4.files.edl.io/f884/10/10/25/143356-fbfc3f16-1f68-49a9-bc75-f93421913684.pdf
- (PPT) https://4.files.edl.io/e538/10/10/25/143356-c054e004-7c35-4896-9b22-997ce7880897.pdf
Session Description: This seminar explores effective, research-based strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. Participants will view hands-on examples, adaptive tools, and flexible lesson frameworks that promote access, engagement, and independence. Whether you're a classroom teacher, specialist, or paraprofessional, you’ll leave with practical approaches to immediately implement in your learning environment.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Melissa Hawkins on October 3, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Presentation Materials: 
- (Sensory Channel forms) https://4.files.edl.io/f884/10/10/25/143356-fbfc3f16-1f68-49a9-bc75-f93421913684.pdf
- (PPT) https://4.files.edl.io/e538/10/10/25/143356-c054e004-7c35-4896-9b22-997ce7880897.pdf
Session Description: This seminar explores effective, research-based strategies for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. Participants will view hands-on examples, adaptive tools, and flexible lesson frameworks that promote access, engagement, and independence. Whether you're a classroom teacher, specialist, or paraprofessional, you’ll leave with practical approaches to immediately implement in your learning environment.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[LEA Instructions for Completing Federal Quota Census Updates ]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[All LEAs with students who are registered with the RCVI should following the steps described in this video to complete student account updates for the annual Federal Quota Program census. Questions may be directed to deanna.rivera@tsbtigers.org or allen.huang@tsbtigers.org]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:12:10 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>7:23</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>All LEAs with students who are registered with the RCVI should following the steps described in this video to complete student account updates for the annual Federal Quota Program census. Questions may be directed to deanna.rivera@tsbtigers.org or allen.huang@tsbtigers.org</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>All LEAs with students who are registered with the RCVI should following the steps described in this video to complete student account updates for the annual Federal Quota Program census. Questions may be directed to deanna.rivera@tsbtigers.org or allen.huang@tsbtigers.org</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[RCVI Updates Fall 2021]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=324850</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/27/21
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Meet Allen Huang, the new director of the Resource Center of the Visually Impaired. He will share updates on ordering procedures and policies, as well as his vision for the RCVI under his leadership.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:09:01 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:5:34</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/27/21
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Meet Allen Huang, the new director of the Resource Center of the Visually Impaired. He will share updates on ordering procedures and policies, as well as his vision for the RCVI under his leadership.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/27/21
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Meet Allen Huang, the new director of the Resource Center of the Visually Impaired. He will share updates on ordering procedures and policies, as well as his vision for the RCVI under his leadership.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Preparing Students with Visual Impairments for Postsecondary Education or Employment]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=351437</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Hilary Travers and Christina Muri Irland of Transition Tennessee on 1/24/2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Transition Tennessee recently conducted a statewide study to explore the needs of educators who support transition-aged (14+) youth with visual impairments. The findings and implications of this study will be presented and discussed. Attendees will walk away with newly developed FREE resources to help them support students with VI as they work toward postsecondary education or employment.  
Resources:
To request the latest VI-specific resources, scholarships, and accommodations documents email Transition Tennessee directly at info@transitiontn.org]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 07:02:24 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>57:50</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Hilary Travers and Christina Muri Irland of Transition Tennessee on 1/24/2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Transition Tennessee recently conducted a statewide study to explore the needs of educators who support transition-aged (14+) youth with visual impairments. The findings and implications of this study will be presented and discussed. Attendees will walk away with newly developed FREE resources to help them support students with VI as they work toward postsecondary education or employment.  
Resources:
To request the latest VI-specific resources, scholarships, and accommodations documents email Transition Tennessee directly at info@transitiontn.org</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Hilary Travers and Christina Muri Irland of Transition Tennessee on 1/24/2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Transition Tennessee recently conducted a statewide study to explore the needs of educators who support transition-aged (14+) youth with visual impairments. The findings and implications of this study will be presented and discussed. Attendees will walk away with newly developed FREE resources to help them support students with VI as they work toward postsecondary education or employment.  
Resources:
To request the latest VI-specific resources, scholarships, and accommodations documents email Transition Tennessee directly at info@transitiontn.org</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Lights Out Dining & Silent Auction 2025: An Experience That Builds Understanding]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=392348</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Step inside the 2025 Lights Out Dining & Silent Auction at the Tennessee School for the Blind—an immersive evening that raised awareness of accessibility and inclusion while supporting meaningful student experiences.

Join us in 2026 for another impactful night where the experience goes beyond the table.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:01:22 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:44</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Step inside the 2025 Lights Out Dining & Silent Auction at the Tennessee School for the Blind—an immersive evening that raised awareness of accessibility and inclusion while supporting meaningful student experiences.

Join us in 2026 for another impactful night where the experience goes beyond the table.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Step inside the 2025 Lights Out Dining & Silent Auction at the Tennessee School for the Blind—an immersive evening that raised awareness of accessibility and inclusion while supporting meaningful student experiences.

Join us in 2026 for another impactful night where the experience goes beyond the table.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[TN VIVA: College Student & Vocational Rehabilitation Discussion Panel]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=389858</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Panel Members: Cameron Burkett (College), Edie Frederick (College), Quinn Howard (VR) on October 21, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: In this panel discussion, two college students who are blind and low vision share about their experiences attending Lipscomb University and Middle Tennessee State University. Quinn Howard with Vocational Rehabilitation will also be present to share how their services are delivered to college students.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:10:22 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:22:24</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Panel Members: Cameron Burkett (College), Edie Frederick (College), Quinn Howard (VR) on October 21, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: In this panel discussion, two college students who are blind and low vision share about their experiences attending Lipscomb University and Middle Tennessee State University. Quinn Howard with Vocational Rehabilitation will also be present to share how their services are delivered to college students.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Panel Members: Cameron Burkett (College), Edie Frederick (College), Quinn Howard (VR) on October 21, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: In this panel discussion, two college students who are blind and low vision share about their experiences attending Lipscomb University and Middle Tennessee State University. Quinn Howard with Vocational Rehabilitation will also be present to share how their services are delivered to college students.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Presenting TSB’s first Jewels of the Pool!  ]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=317308</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[What is 800 times denser than air?
What covers more than 70% of our planet?
What makes up over 60% of the average adult human body?
Watch the TSB Swim Team join up with one of the most powerful forces known to us as they prove to be “FEARLESS TO THE FINISH!”]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:05:05 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>2:47</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>What is 800 times denser than air?
What covers more than 70% of our planet?
What makes up over 60% of the average adult human body?
Watch the TSB Swim Team join up with one of the most powerful forces known to us as they prove to be “FEARLESS TO THE FINISH!”</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>What is 800 times denser than air?
What covers more than 70% of our planet?
What makes up over 60% of the average adult human body?
Watch the TSB Swim Team join up with one of the most powerful forces known to us as they prove to be “FEARLESS TO THE FINISH!”</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[TN VIVA: Identity and Developmental Considerations When Assisting Individuals with Visual Impairments]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=389256</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Ayctivia Palmer, CRC, CVE, LAC on September 23, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Presentation PDF: https://4.files.edl.io/c77a/09/30/25/145512-6a9a3b7a-bb47-4e96-bfc5-eefc5ebaa4ec.pdf
Session Description: This presentation aims to explore the unique factors that impact the development of individuals with VI's. Through a professional and personal lens, this presentation discusses the need for professionals assisting individuals with visual impairments to consider the disability, identity, and various biopsychosocial factors. The goal of this presentation is for professionals to walk away with a deeper understanding of how they can best relate, support, and assist individuals with visual impairments as they transition through life's many stages.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:09:30 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>57:05</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Ayctivia Palmer, CRC, CVE, LAC on September 23, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Presentation PDF: https://4.files.edl.io/c77a/09/30/25/145512-6a9a3b7a-bb47-4e96-bfc5-eefc5ebaa4ec.pdf
Session Description: This presentation aims to explore the unique factors that impact the development of individuals with VI's. Through a professional and personal lens, this presentation discusses the need for professionals assisting individuals with visual impairments to consider the disability, identity, and various biopsychosocial factors. The goal of this presentation is for professionals to walk away with a deeper understanding of how they can best relate, support, and assist individuals with visual impairments as they transition through life's many stages.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Ayctivia Palmer, CRC, CVE, LAC on September 23, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Presentation PDF: https://4.files.edl.io/c77a/09/30/25/145512-6a9a3b7a-bb47-4e96-bfc5-eefc5ebaa4ec.pdf
Session Description: This presentation aims to explore the unique factors that impact the development of individuals with VI's. Through a professional and personal lens, this presentation discusses the need for professionals assisting individuals with visual impairments to consider the disability, identity, and various biopsychosocial factors. The goal of this presentation is for professionals to walk away with a deeper understanding of how they can best relate, support, and assist individuals with visual impairments as they transition through life's many stages.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[How to enable Flash Player in Google Chrome]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=297457</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[This is a tutorial for how to enable Flash Player for training in Edison.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:10:22 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:08</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>This is a tutorial for how to enable Flash Player for training in Edison.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>This is a tutorial for how to enable Flash Player for training in Edison.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Social Emotional Learning & Crisis Support for Visually Impaired Students]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=325392</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Andrea Word, MSW (TSB) on 9/1/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session is designed for TVIs to learn more about SEL (social emotional learning) for students with VI, learn signs of when a student is in a mental health crisis, and discuss appropriate resources in and out of school to support students.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:09:07 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2021/09/07/cQoL3J1pQG6zZAd1vepdftuSfMQTVZg8ThkgPnfbasK8cK86dLVg17zDiOID/SEL+and+Crisis+Intervention+for+students+with+visual+impairments-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>56:27</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Andrea Word, MSW (TSB) on 9/1/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session is designed for TVIs to learn more about SEL (social emotional learning) for students with VI, learn signs of when a student is in a mental health crisis, and discuss appropriate resources in and out of school to support students.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Andrea Word, MSW (TSB) on 9/1/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session is designed for TVIs to learn more about SEL (social emotional learning) for students with VI, learn signs of when a student is in a mental health crisis, and discuss appropriate resources in and out of school to support students.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Role of Low Vision Specialist for Students with VI]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=344651</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center & Vanderbilt Eye Institute) on 9/21/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Dr. Robinson is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and serves as Director of Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He will give an overview of the role of a low vision specialist as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting students and young adults with impaired vision. Topics will include the differences between an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and low vision specialist as medical professionals supporting students with visual impairments, as well as opportunities for collaboration between teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists, among others.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:09:21 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2022/09/21/AYHF7EkDd2PAKn5NZ7iU3KlEc4tvpkkqh2bsxtZk5vS6mirictobxmX2MhEE/9.20.22 TN VIVA meeting Joshua Robinson.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center & Vanderbilt Eye Institute) on 9/21/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Dr. Robinson is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and serves as Director of Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He will give an overview of the role of a low vision specialist as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting students and young adults with impaired vision. Topics will include the differences between an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and low vision specialist as medical professionals supporting students with visual impairments, as well as opportunities for collaboration between teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists, among others.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center & Vanderbilt Eye Institute) on 9/21/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
Dr. Robinson is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and serves as Director of Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He will give an overview of the role of a low vision specialist as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting students and young adults with impaired vision. Topics will include the differences between an optometrist, ophthalmologist, and low vision specialist as medical professionals supporting students with visual impairments, as well as opportunities for collaboration between teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialists, among others.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Bioptic Driving – Adult Perspectives & Tennessee Requirements (Panel Discussion)]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=351467</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Participants: Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center), Arthur Humphrey, Joshua Harper
Date: 2/23/2024
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
This session will present an overview of considerations of bioptic driving for teens and young adults with low vision. Panelists include a low vision specialist and adults with low vision sharing why they decided bioptic driving was or was not a good fit for them. This session is geared towards teens with low vision and their families, as well as TVIs, O&M specialists, VR counselors, and other transition specialists looking for a background knowledge of how to talk about bioptic driving with students and clients.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 07:02:24 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2023/02/24/drCVeaaVBkPl2ZW9WelnkHTzElHA6o9HV9JOt0Gj4l7luviHORvduTIObOFl/2.23.22+TN+VIVA+Bioptics-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:00:31</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Participants: Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center), Arthur Humphrey, Joshua Harper
Date: 2/23/2024
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
This session will present an overview of considerations of bioptic driving for teens and young adults with low vision. Panelists include a low vision specialist and adults with low vision sharing why they decided bioptic driving was or was not a good fit for them. This session is geared towards teens with low vision and their families, as well as TVIs, O&M specialists, VR counselors, and other transition specialists looking for a background knowledge of how to talk about bioptic driving with students and clients.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Participants: Dr. Joshua Robinson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center), Arthur Humphrey, Joshua Harper
Date: 2/23/2024
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description:
This session will present an overview of considerations of bioptic driving for teens and young adults with low vision. Panelists include a low vision specialist and adults with low vision sharing why they decided bioptic driving was or was not a good fit for them. This session is geared towards teens with low vision and their families, as well as TVIs, O&M specialists, VR counselors, and other transition specialists looking for a background knowledge of how to talk about bioptic driving with students and clients.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Planning for What’s Next: Learn about TN VR Resources for College Bound Students with VI]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327779</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327779</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN VR Sensory Disabilities Services) on 10/6/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing post secondary education. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey for students with VI from the high school years, through college, and post college employment. ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:10:11 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2021/10/11/kThxGuIusQ8tFTBYqi665HGr0SKoz9qukte9WUkfmhw3wc84X6b5LRvTwBVg/Unity VR Session October 2021.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>44:05</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN VR Sensory Disabilities Services) on 10/6/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing post secondary education. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey for students with VI from the high school years, through college, and post college employment. </itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Tiffany Kelley and Jessica Villanueva (TN VR Sensory Disabilities Services) on 10/6/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Learn about the programs, services, and supports for students with VI who are pursuing post secondary education. Colleagues from VR Sensory Disabilities Services will present and guide a discussion on the vocational rehabilitation journey for students with VI from the high school years, through college, and post college employment. </itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Assessment & Instruction Considerations for Students with Cortical Visual Impairment]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=351466</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN D-B Project) and Lee Ellen Whitefield (Murfreesboro City Schools) on 2/10/2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 07:02:24 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2023/02/24/QW1gTV2xj7FF980ys89WJnWBMQCFKktAaQaVZ2j8ewfrip4vNnEPMFKYj6WF/2.10.23+TN+VIVA+CVI-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:45:37</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN D-B Project) and Lee Ellen Whitefield (Murfreesboro City Schools) on 2/10/2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN D-B Project) and Lee Ellen Whitefield (Murfreesboro City Schools) on 2/10/2023
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Braille Transcription Tips and Tricks for TVIs]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=360803</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=360803</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Casey Sloan (Sumner Co Schools) and Becky Kuhn (TN RCVI) on 9/8/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, hear from a seasoned TVI who has supported a braille reading student, and a long-time TVI and braille transcriber, who will share tips and tricks to transcribing and adapting instructional content for braille reading students.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:09:11 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2023/09/11/pxJv2AqYx0KjLIfPHQWn8NynDlIG6JevujZ6TaSCWwBcNgbsjlmGdsNK615s/video1071532881-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>57:56</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Casey Sloan (Sumner Co Schools) and Becky Kuhn (TN RCVI) on 9/8/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, hear from a seasoned TVI who has supported a braille reading student, and a long-time TVI and braille transcriber, who will share tips and tricks to transcribing and adapting instructional content for braille reading students.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Casey Sloan (Sumner Co Schools) and Becky Kuhn (TN RCVI) on 9/8/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, hear from a seasoned TVI who has supported a braille reading student, and a long-time TVI and braille transcriber, who will share tips and tricks to transcribing and adapting instructional content for braille reading students.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[LEA Instructions for Certifying FQ Census ***Must review with RCVI before certifying***]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=392893</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Districts must review students information with RCVI before certifying ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:02:10 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Deanna Rivera</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2026/02/10/FQgSMk11eHBxfKnLKMrdO8NLb71fnDn7uRF45d3ilAzD5FGt9YyJq74n9nL4/FQ+Certify+Video-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Deanna Rivera</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>2:27</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Districts must review students information with RCVI before certifying </itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Districts must review students information with RCVI before certifying </itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[ECC Showcase: Practical Strategies for Implementing Quality Expanded Core Curriculum Instruction]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=363435</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=363435</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and Dr. Susan Lee (TSB) on 10/18/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, TVIs will highlight different approaches to ECC instruction including project-based instruction and how to coordinate a meaningful college visit for a HS student.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:10:18 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2023/10/18/ESy7ABU9SAj7BJVO88qjexBHLT0phuJqu7LSNDYbDqYpoZweePgVHvWn2cTn/video1574450648-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>55:27</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and Dr. Susan Lee (TSB) on 10/18/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, TVIs will highlight different approaches to ECC instruction including project-based instruction and how to coordinate a meaningful college visit for a HS student.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and Dr. Susan Lee (TSB) on 10/18/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, TVIs will highlight different approaches to ECC instruction including project-based instruction and how to coordinate a meaningful college visit for a HS student.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[TN VIVA: Learned Helplessness]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=389905</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Jay Humphreys, Ed. S. CTVI (TSB) on October 22, 2025. 
TN VIVA 2025-2026 
Session Description: Learned helplessness is a common challenge amongst students with visual impairments and is intensified by professionals and caregivers who provide excessive support and prompting. Intentional practices can increase student independence and strengthen post-secondary outcomes.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:10:23 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2025/10/23/FOXT7MWcJrU06cNZkWrlBdseWSEKm1nQevO6hvI784L6rYAOgfOpzjaMjfJV/GMT20251022-171736_Recording_1920x1080-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>56:24</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Jay Humphreys, Ed. S. CTVI (TSB) on October 22, 2025. 
TN VIVA 2025-2026 
Session Description: Learned helplessness is a common challenge amongst students with visual impairments and is intensified by professionals and caregivers who provide excessive support and prompting. Intentional practices can increase student independence and strengthen post-secondary outcomes.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Jay Humphreys, Ed. S. CTVI (TSB) on October 22, 2025. 
TN VIVA 2025-2026 
Session Description: Learned helplessness is a common challenge amongst students with visual impairments and is intensified by professionals and caregivers who provide excessive support and prompting. Intentional practices can increase student independence and strengthen post-secondary outcomes.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Getting Started with Tangible Symbol Communication Systems for Students with Visual Impairments Who Have Complex Communication Needs]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=368969</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=368969</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Monique Bird (TSB) and Emily Sullivan (TSB) on 02/16/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session hear from TSB’s Speech & Language Pathologists as they talk about how to collaboratively develop and implement tangible symbol systems for students with VI and complex communication needs. Discussion will include strategies for identifying appropriate tangible symbols and prioritizing what tangible symbols to begin with given each student’s individual needs.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 08:02:20 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2024/02/20/YtTT2OMh63MzFbycJ2S4yD6FyNsdxH2oQPpDhFOJU4gt0A0fUlKVNe8B1f1C/GMT20240216-183818_Recording_1920x1080-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:35:06</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Monique Bird (TSB) and Emily Sullivan (TSB) on 02/16/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session hear from TSB’s Speech & Language Pathologists as they talk about how to collaboratively develop and implement tangible symbol systems for students with VI and complex communication needs. Discussion will include strategies for identifying appropriate tangible symbols and prioritizing what tangible symbols to begin with given each student’s individual needs.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Monique Bird (TSB) and Emily Sullivan (TSB) on 02/16/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session hear from TSB’s Speech & Language Pathologists as they talk about how to collaboratively develop and implement tangible symbol systems for students with VI and complex communication needs. Discussion will include strategies for identifying appropriate tangible symbols and prioritizing what tangible symbols to begin with given each student’s individual needs.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[25-26 Kick-Off and RCVI Welcome Back to School!]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=388498</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) and Dr. Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) on August 22, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Kick off the school year with colleagues from the field and learn about the year ahead with TN VIVA and Consortium of Vision Educators (COVE) gatherings. Dr. Allen Huang provided updates regarding all things new with the Tennessee School for the Blind and Resource Center for the Visually Impaired, Dr. Rachel Schles provided updates regarding the Vanderbilt University TVI preparation program, and Dr. Hilary Travers of EMPOWERINGVI shared the latest information about that tremendous program.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:09:05 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2025/09/05/Stlsf6exUD06ssndtuKLbvlQRFfS2g4hfnkwtfYwiJ1SJ51ewKZtyduG8MEw/video1209764738.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:11:24</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) and Dr. Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) on August 22, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Kick off the school year with colleagues from the field and learn about the year ahead with TN VIVA and Consortium of Vision Educators (COVE) gatherings. Dr. Allen Huang provided updates regarding all things new with the Tennessee School for the Blind and Resource Center for the Visually Impaired, Dr. Rachel Schles provided updates regarding the Vanderbilt University TVI preparation program, and Dr. Hilary Travers of EMPOWERINGVI shared the latest information about that tremendous program.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) and Dr. Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) on August 22, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Kick off the school year with colleagues from the field and learn about the year ahead with TN VIVA and Consortium of Vision Educators (COVE) gatherings. Dr. Allen Huang provided updates regarding all things new with the Tennessee School for the Blind and Resource Center for the Visually Impaired, Dr. Rachel Schles provided updates regarding the Vanderbilt University TVI preparation program, and Dr. Hilary Travers of EMPOWERINGVI shared the latest information about that tremendous program.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Camps for Students with VI]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=334956</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by: Andy Joiner (TSB) and Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB), as well as students from the Vanderbilt University Program in Visual Disabilities on 1/12/2022
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session included an introduction to the TSB summer camp as well as a review of summer camp options for students with visual impairments throughout our region!

Summer Camp Options PDF - https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/jko9kkscio0njmzioe4xqd81urx6khoe ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 06:02:22 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2022/02/22/1DrqWF2ipe6JfWdQTD4WWVTvlYIIPfIRg8gNZfoRoQxDXTCPRTib5VhiDuo2/Unity+Camp+Session+Recording-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>52:27</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by: Andy Joiner (TSB) and Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB), as well as students from the Vanderbilt University Program in Visual Disabilities on 1/12/2022
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session included an introduction to the TSB summer camp as well as a review of summer camp options for students with visual impairments throughout our region!

Summer Camp Options PDF - https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/jko9kkscio0njmzioe4xqd81urx6khoe </itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by: Andy Joiner (TSB) and Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB), as well as students from the Vanderbilt University Program in Visual Disabilities on 1/12/2022
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
This session included an introduction to the TSB summer camp as well as a review of summer camp options for students with visual impairments throughout our region!

Summer Camp Options PDF - https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/jko9kkscio0njmzioe4xqd81urx6khoe </itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[RCVI Welcome Back to School! (2022-23)]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=343152</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/19/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
Welcome back to school! Join us to hear about exciting RCVI updates and what is planned for TN VIVA in the year ahead. Updates regarding the 2023 Federal Quota census and a review of the RCVI textbook ordering process will be provided as well.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:08:22 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:21:12</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/19/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
Welcome back to school! Join us to hear about exciting RCVI updates and what is planned for TN VIVA in the year ahead. Updates regarding the 2023 Federal Quota census and a review of the RCVI textbook ordering process will be provided as well.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 8/19/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
Welcome back to school! Join us to hear about exciting RCVI updates and what is planned for TN VIVA in the year ahead. Updates regarding the 2023 Federal Quota census and a review of the RCVI textbook ordering process will be provided as well.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Parent Panel: Advice & Lessons Learned from Parents of Children with VI]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=368565</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Panel Members: Jenna Kaufman & Ashlyn Lincoln on Date: 1/23/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: Join us to have a conversation with two parents of children/teens with visual impairments. Discussion will include maintaining high expectations, engaging with school teams, safety and community engagement/inclusion. ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 08:02:13 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>54:22</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Panel Members: Jenna Kaufman & Ashlyn Lincoln on Date: 1/23/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: Join us to have a conversation with two parents of children/teens with visual impairments. Discussion will include maintaining high expectations, engaging with school teams, safety and community engagement/inclusion. </itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Panel Members: Jenna Kaufman & Ashlyn Lincoln on Date: 1/23/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: Join us to have a conversation with two parents of children/teens with visual impairments. Discussion will include maintaining high expectations, engaging with school teams, safety and community engagement/inclusion. </itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[O&M Skills and Expectations for Students with VI & Complex Support Needs]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=368562</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 12/6/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: All students with VI should have access to appropriate orientation & mobility services. Presentation & discussion will include key sources of data and appropriate scope and services/skills for students with VI or DB with multiple or complex disabilities.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 08:02:13 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>58:56</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 12/6/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: All students with VI should have access to appropriate orientation & mobility services. Presentation & discussion will include key sources of data and appropriate scope and services/skills for students with VI or DB with multiple or complex disabilities.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 12/6/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: All students with VI should have access to appropriate orientation & mobility services. Presentation & discussion will include key sources of data and appropriate scope and services/skills for students with VI or DB with multiple or complex disabilities.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[The KEYs to Success: Strategies for Developing Strong Typing Skills]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=368563</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=368563</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) on 1/24/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, the fundamental skills involved with high-quality typing skills will be discussed. Examples of lessons to conduct with students will be shared, and typing software that accommodate the needs of individuals who are blind or visually impaired will be explored.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 08:02:13 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>57:06</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) on 1/24/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, the fundamental skills involved with high-quality typing skills will be discussed. Examples of lessons to conduct with students will be shared, and typing software that accommodate the needs of individuals who are blind or visually impaired will be explored.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) on 1/24/2024
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: In this session, the fundamental skills involved with high-quality typing skills will be discussed. Examples of lessons to conduct with students will be shared, and typing software that accommodate the needs of individuals who are blind or visually impaired will be explored.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Resources for Remote Teaching & Professional Development During the Pandemic]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327985</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327985</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Rachel Schles and Madeline Chastain (Vanderbilt University) on 11/16/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This session will present an overview of professional develop resources for TVIs during remote learning, lesson ideas for students with VI, and general resources for coping and teaching during the pandemic. Attendees can share digital learning and resources they have found useful during remote teaching.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:10:14 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>55:49</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Rachel Schles and Madeline Chastain (Vanderbilt University) on 11/16/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This session will present an overview of professional develop resources for TVIs during remote learning, lesson ideas for students with VI, and general resources for coping and teaching during the pandemic. Attendees can share digital learning and resources they have found useful during remote teaching.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Rachel Schles and Madeline Chastain (Vanderbilt University) on 11/16/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This session will present an overview of professional develop resources for TVIs during remote learning, lesson ideas for students with VI, and general resources for coping and teaching during the pandemic. Attendees can share digital learning and resources they have found useful during remote teaching.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Orientation & Mobility Instruction During Hybrid and Virtual Learning: A Panel Discussion]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327988</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327988</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Julia Hedrick, Jenny Luttrell, and Patrick Rich (TSB) on 1/14/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This session will be a panel discussion with three certified O&M specialists discussing strategies they’ve used for providing orientation and mobility instruction during hybrid and virtual learning throughout 2020.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:10:14 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>51:40</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Julia Hedrick, Jenny Luttrell, and Patrick Rich (TSB) on 1/14/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This session will be a panel discussion with three certified O&M specialists discussing strategies they’ve used for providing orientation and mobility instruction during hybrid and virtual learning throughout 2020.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Julia Hedrick, Jenny Luttrell, and Patrick Rich (TSB) on 1/14/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This session will be a panel discussion with three certified O&M specialists discussing strategies they’ve used for providing orientation and mobility instruction during hybrid and virtual learning throughout 2020.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=344646</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:09:21 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Allen Huang, Ed.D.</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Allen Huang, Ed.D.</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>58:33</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary></itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Essential Vision Assessment: Tips for TVIs in a Virtual World]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327987</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327987</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship (TSB) on 12/4/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This presentation will talk about the latest resources to conduct functional vision, learning media, and expanded core curriculum assessments on-site or in a virtual world.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:10:14 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:48:17</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship (TSB) on 12/4/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This presentation will talk about the latest resources to conduct functional vision, learning media, and expanded core curriculum assessments on-site or in a virtual world.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship (TSB) on 12/4/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This presentation will talk about the latest resources to conduct functional vision, learning media, and expanded core curriculum assessments on-site or in a virtual world.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Essential Assessments (FVA) Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Complex Profiles]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=334960</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=334960</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 2/18/2022
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Project will share tips and
Hear about strategies that TVIs and O&M specialists can use when conducting functional vision, learning media and expanded core curriculum assessments with students with VI and complex profiles, including students with CVI.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 06:02:22 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:46:30</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 2/18/2022
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Project will share tips and
Hear about strategies that TVIs and O&M specialists can use when conducting functional vision, learning media and expanded core curriculum assessments with students with VI and complex profiles, including students with CVI.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Suzanne Dinwiddie (TN Deaf-Blind Project) on 2/18/2022
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Project will share tips and
Hear about strategies that TVIs and O&M specialists can use when conducting functional vision, learning media and expanded core curriculum assessments with students with VI and complex profiles, including students with CVI.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[VIVA 23-24 Kick-Off: RCVI Welcome Back!]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=360113</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=360113</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 7/25/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: Attendees were given an overview of the year ahead with TN VIVA and Consortium of Vision Educators (COVE) gatherings, as well as an update from Dr. Allen Huang regarding all things new with the TN Resource Center for the Visually Impaired.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 07:08:31 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:14:52</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 7/25/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: Attendees were given an overview of the year ahead with TN VIVA and Consortium of Vision Educators (COVE) gatherings, as well as an update from Dr. Allen Huang regarding all things new with the TN Resource Center for the Visually Impaired.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TN RCVI) on 7/25/2023
TN VIVA 2023-2024
Session Description: Attendees were given an overview of the year ahead with TN VIVA and Consortium of Vision Educators (COVE) gatherings, as well as an update from Dr. Allen Huang regarding all things new with the TN Resource Center for the Visually Impaired.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Hawaiin Fish]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=236819</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[A video captured during the scuba diving portion of our Hawaii field trip.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 04:02:20 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:43</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>A video captured during the scuba diving portion of our Hawaii field trip.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>A video captured during the scuba diving portion of our Hawaii field trip.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Desmos Demonstration and Accessibility Features]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=379150</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Steve Clower (Desmos) on October 16, 2024.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Have you heard about Desmos? Desmos is an online suite of math tools, notably several different calculators, that is well-known for its accessibility for students who are blind and visually impaired. Desmos is also now embedded in Tennessee's TCAP/TNReady electronic testing platform. Join to see Desmos in action along with a breakdown of how its accessibility features work!]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:10:29 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>55:49</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Steve Clower (Desmos) on October 16, 2024.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Have you heard about Desmos? Desmos is an online suite of math tools, notably several different calculators, that is well-known for its accessibility for students who are blind and visually impaired. Desmos is also now embedded in Tennessee's TCAP/TNReady electronic testing platform. Join to see Desmos in action along with a breakdown of how its accessibility features work!</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Steve Clower (Desmos) on October 16, 2024.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Have you heard about Desmos? Desmos is an online suite of math tools, notably several different calculators, that is well-known for its accessibility for students who are blind and visually impaired. Desmos is also now embedded in Tennessee's TCAP/TNReady electronic testing platform. Join to see Desmos in action along with a breakdown of how its accessibility features work!</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Supporting Students with VI & Complex Needs]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=379152</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=379152</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Patience Piesecki (TVI) on September 19, 2024.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Hear from experienced TVI Patience Piesecki as she shares insights on her approach to working with students with visual impairments who have additional disabilities and complex needs.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:10:29 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>57:32</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Patience Piesecki (TVI) on September 19, 2024.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Hear from experienced TVI Patience Piesecki as she shares insights on her approach to working with students with visual impairments who have additional disabilities and complex needs.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Patience Piesecki (TVI) on September 19, 2024.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Hear from experienced TVI Patience Piesecki as she shares insights on her approach to working with students with visual impairments who have additional disabilities and complex needs.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[TN VIVA: Learned Helplessness]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=389874</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Jay Humphreys, Ed. S. CTVI (TSB) on October 22, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Learned helplessness is a common challenge amongst students with visual impairments and is intensified by professionals and caregivers who provide excessive support and prompting. Intentional practices can increase student independence and strengthen post-secondary outcomes.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:10:22 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:22:24</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Jay Humphreys, Ed. S. CTVI (TSB) on October 22, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Learned helplessness is a common challenge amongst students with visual impairments and is intensified by professionals and caregivers who provide excessive support and prompting. Intentional practices can increase student independence and strengthen post-secondary outcomes.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Jay Humphreys, Ed. S. CTVI (TSB) on October 22, 2025.
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Learned helplessness is a common challenge amongst students with visual impairments and is intensified by professionals and caregivers who provide excessive support and prompting. Intentional practices can increase student independence and strengthen post-secondary outcomes.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Nemeth and UEB Math/Science: Considerations for the Adoption of UEB]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=328600</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Frances Mary D'Andrea (University of Pittsburgh) on 10/22/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Tennessee is in the process of discussing the adoption of UEB Math/Science in place of Nemeth for students who read braille. In this session Dr. D’Andrea will discuss the similarities and differences between the codes and lead a Q&A to address your questions. 
Resources:
 - Presentation slides: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/liaxyuyi0pu6oys44wvljsbv8a9zgo5e
 - BANA guidance for UEB math: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/gz5ixwg8e7whnymezf8cle72k1brd7rk
 - UEB resources 2021: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/4rmzwiebmmlk2gbm0l9vqs8u20c796wh]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:10:25 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>2:9:04</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Frances Mary D'Andrea (University of Pittsburgh) on 10/22/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Tennessee is in the process of discussing the adoption of UEB Math/Science in place of Nemeth for students who read braille. In this session Dr. D’Andrea will discuss the similarities and differences between the codes and lead a Q&A to address your questions. 
Resources:
 - Presentation slides: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/liaxyuyi0pu6oys44wvljsbv8a9zgo5e
 - BANA guidance for UEB math: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/gz5ixwg8e7whnymezf8cle72k1brd7rk
 - UEB resources 2021: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/4rmzwiebmmlk2gbm0l9vqs8u20c796wh</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Frances Mary D'Andrea (University of Pittsburgh) on 10/22/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2021-2022
Session Description:
Tennessee is in the process of discussing the adoption of UEB Math/Science in place of Nemeth for students who read braille. In this session Dr. D’Andrea will discuss the similarities and differences between the codes and lead a Q&A to address your questions. 
Resources:
 - Presentation slides: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/liaxyuyi0pu6oys44wvljsbv8a9zgo5e
 - BANA guidance for UEB math: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/gz5ixwg8e7whnymezf8cle72k1brd7rk
 - UEB resources 2021: https://vanderbilt.box.com/s/4rmzwiebmmlk2gbm0l9vqs8u20c796wh</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Congratulations from Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn congratulates the TSB Class of 2021.  Thank you Commissioner Schwinn for your words of encouragement as we send our graduates out to do great things!]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:05:28 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:36</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn congratulates the TSB Class of 2021.  Thank you Commissioner Schwinn for your words of encouragement as we send our graduates out to do great things!</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn congratulates the TSB Class of 2021.  Thank you Commissioner Schwinn for your words of encouragement as we send our graduates out to do great things!</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Inclusion is Belonging: Promoting Peer Engagement and Relationships for Students with Multiple Disabilities, Including Visual Impairment]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=346174</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Biggs (Vanderbilt University) on 10/4/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Positive peer relationships are important for all students. But, it can be challenging to know how to provide supports that lead to students with disabilities being known, accepted, and befriended by their peers, particularly when students have complex support needs—such as students with multiple disabilities and visual impairment. This session will offer practical, evidence-based strategies to equip educators (e.g., teachers of students with visual impairment, special educators, general educators, paraeducators) to promote inclusion and belonging for students with disabilities in their general education school and classroom communities through peer relationships.
Shared links:
* Creating communities of belonging: https://tiescenter.org/topics/peer-engagement/creating-communities-of-belonging-for-students-with-significant-cognitive-disabilities 
* Implementation Guide for Peer Support Arrangements: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/peer-engagement/practice-guides/peer-support-arrangements
* Implementation Guide for Peer Network Interventions: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/peer-engagement/practice-guides/peer-networks 
]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:10:24 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>50:12</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Biggs (Vanderbilt University) on 10/4/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Positive peer relationships are important for all students. But, it can be challenging to know how to provide supports that lead to students with disabilities being known, accepted, and befriended by their peers, particularly when students have complex support needs—such as students with multiple disabilities and visual impairment. This session will offer practical, evidence-based strategies to equip educators (e.g., teachers of students with visual impairment, special educators, general educators, paraeducators) to promote inclusion and belonging for students with disabilities in their general education school and classroom communities through peer relationships.
Shared links:
* Creating communities of belonging: https://tiescenter.org/topics/peer-engagement/creating-communities-of-belonging-for-students-with-significant-cognitive-disabilities 
* Implementation Guide for Peer Support Arrangements: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/peer-engagement/practice-guides/peer-support-arrangements
* Implementation Guide for Peer Network Interventions: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/peer-engagement/practice-guides/peer-networks 
</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Biggs (Vanderbilt University) on 10/4/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Positive peer relationships are important for all students. But, it can be challenging to know how to provide supports that lead to students with disabilities being known, accepted, and befriended by their peers, particularly when students have complex support needs—such as students with multiple disabilities and visual impairment. This session will offer practical, evidence-based strategies to equip educators (e.g., teachers of students with visual impairment, special educators, general educators, paraeducators) to promote inclusion and belonging for students with disabilities in their general education school and classroom communities through peer relationships.
Shared links:
* Creating communities of belonging: https://tiescenter.org/topics/peer-engagement/creating-communities-of-belonging-for-students-with-significant-cognitive-disabilities 
* Implementation Guide for Peer Support Arrangements: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/peer-engagement/practice-guides/peer-support-arrangements
* Implementation Guide for Peer Network Interventions: https://publications.ici.umn.edu/ties/peer-engagement/practice-guides/peer-networks 
</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Hindsight is 20/20: What We Wish We Knew Sooner & Lessons Learned from Experienced TVIs (Panel Discussion with Q&A)]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=346176</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship, Nancy Toelle, Mary Ann Siller, and Amy Covington on 10/21/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
In such a unique, sometimes isolating field, TVIs may not realize what they don’t know about working in the profession. In this panel discussion seasoned TVIs shared their experiences, knowledge, and tricks of the trade, passing along their wisdom from one generation of TVIs to another.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:10:24 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:53:44</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship, Nancy Toelle, Mary Ann Siller, and Amy Covington on 10/21/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
In such a unique, sometimes isolating field, TVIs may not realize what they don’t know about working in the profession. In this panel discussion seasoned TVIs shared their experiences, knowledge, and tricks of the trade, passing along their wisdom from one generation of TVIs to another.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Karen Blankenship, Nancy Toelle, Mary Ann Siller, and Amy Covington on 10/21/2022
TN VIVA 2022-2023
Session Description: 
In such a unique, sometimes isolating field, TVIs may not realize what they don’t know about working in the profession. In this panel discussion seasoned TVIs shared their experiences, knowledge, and tricks of the trade, passing along their wisdom from one generation of TVIs to another.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Lightbox Stories & Literacy Programming for Students with Complex Profiles]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327991</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Adam Wilson on 2/17/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
Looking for ways to integrate literacy and lightboxes? In this session we will take a deep dive into the creation of lightbox stories and digital books, adapted so they are accessible for students with more complex profiles that include VI. We will also look at opportunities for meaningful engagement for learners so they become part of the story!]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:10:14 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>51:27</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Adam Wilson on 2/17/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
Looking for ways to integrate literacy and lightboxes? In this session we will take a deep dive into the creation of lightbox stories and digital books, adapted so they are accessible for students with more complex profiles that include VI. We will also look at opportunities for meaningful engagement for learners so they become part of the story!</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Adam Wilson on 2/17/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
Looking for ways to integrate literacy and lightboxes? In this session we will take a deep dive into the creation of lightbox stories and digital books, adapted so they are accessible for students with more complex profiles that include VI. We will also look at opportunities for meaningful engagement for learners so they become part of the story!</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[A Guide to Using Built-in and Free Accessibility Features]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=327990</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 12/16/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This presentation will introduce participants to the free, built-in vision specific accessibility features in Windows 10 and Apple iOS mobile operating systems. Accessibility features will be demonstrated. This session is designed with TVIs, students with VI and their families in mind.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:10:14 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:00:26</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 12/16/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This presentation will introduce participants to the free, built-in vision specific accessibility features in Windows 10 and Apple iOS mobile operating systems. Accessibility features will be demonstrated. This session is designed with TVIs, students with VI and their families in mind.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 12/16/2020
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
This presentation will introduce participants to the free, built-in vision specific accessibility features in Windows 10 and Apple iOS mobile operating systems. Accessibility features will be demonstrated. This session is designed with TVIs, students with VI and their families in mind.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[TN VIVA: NRTC Essentials: Research, Resources, and Tools to Strengthen Your Practice]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Stephanie Welch-Grenier (NRTC) on February 3, 2026
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Presented by Dr. Stephanie Welch-Grenier of NRTC, this session provides an in-depth overview of the National Research and Training Center (NRTC) and its core offerings. Participants will gain insight into key research initiatives, evidence-based resources, and practical tools designed to enhance professional practice. The presentation emphasizes strategies for integrating NRTC resources into service delivery and decision-making to improve outcomes.
Presentation: https://4.files.edl.io/136a/02/03/26/175834-4afef20d-26b6-403a-884b-b616db7cf640.pptx 
Links Document: https://4.files.edl.io/84c3/02/03/26/175835-fdcfbdda-8b4c-4548-a041-c70b592c58b4.docx]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:02:03 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>45:42</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Stephanie Welch-Grenier (NRTC) on February 3, 2026
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Presented by Dr. Stephanie Welch-Grenier of NRTC, this session provides an in-depth overview of the National Research and Training Center (NRTC) and its core offerings. Participants will gain insight into key research initiatives, evidence-based resources, and practical tools designed to enhance professional practice. The presentation emphasizes strategies for integrating NRTC resources into service delivery and decision-making to improve outcomes.
Presentation: https://4.files.edl.io/136a/02/03/26/175834-4afef20d-26b6-403a-884b-b616db7cf640.pptx 
Links Document: https://4.files.edl.io/84c3/02/03/26/175835-fdcfbdda-8b4c-4548-a041-c70b592c58b4.docx</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Stephanie Welch-Grenier (NRTC) on February 3, 2026
TN VIVA 2025-2026
Session Description: Presented by Dr. Stephanie Welch-Grenier of NRTC, this session provides an in-depth overview of the National Research and Training Center (NRTC) and its core offerings. Participants will gain insight into key research initiatives, evidence-based resources, and practical tools designed to enhance professional practice. The presentation emphasizes strategies for integrating NRTC resources into service delivery and decision-making to improve outcomes.
Presentation: https://4.files.edl.io/136a/02/03/26/175834-4afef20d-26b6-403a-884b-b616db7cf640.pptx 
Links Document: https://4.files.edl.io/84c3/02/03/26/175835-fdcfbdda-8b4c-4548-a041-c70b592c58b4.docx</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Finding Wheels: Strategies to Build Independent Travel Skills]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=324846</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Anne Corn on 4/6/2021 
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
The 2020 edition of Finding Wheels from TSBVI is full of up to date information, strategies, activities, and personal stories. This is a great addition to instruction in the ECC areas of orientation and mobility, self determination, social skills, and AT.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:09:01 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2021/09/01/JiZ0idpNRntrv6zrlbgFITKgBqNMBxrxSsVn0kahTdiW3xamFF0j84oFHY6m/2021-04-06 Finding Wheels Strategies to build independent Travel Skills.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>45:41</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Anne Corn on 4/6/2021 
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
The 2020 edition of Finding Wheels from TSBVI is full of up to date information, strategies, activities, and personal stories. This is a great addition to instruction in the ECC areas of orientation and mobility, self determination, social skills, and AT.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Anne Corn on 4/6/2021 
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
The 2020 edition of Finding Wheels from TSBVI is full of up to date information, strategies, activities, and personal stories. This is a great addition to instruction in the ECC areas of orientation and mobility, self determination, social skills, and AT.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[COVE Gathering Fall 2024 - Organization Highlights]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=377339</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and featuring the Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER on 09/13/2024
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: In this session, representatives from Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER share details regarding their organizations' services and available resources for Tennessee Students.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:09:19 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2024/09/19/Z1jearI4CYmURbCYmXpiGoY0Ch31hzDnLhPA30LkJy8eSDnUxQKL4CaXjTba/Cove Fall 24.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:25:50</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and featuring the Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER on 09/13/2024
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: In this session, representatives from Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER share details regarding their organizations' services and available resources for Tennessee Students.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and featuring the Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER on 09/13/2024
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: In this session, representatives from Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER share details regarding their organizations' services and available resources for Tennessee Students.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Naturally Embedding the Expanded Core Curriculum: Tips for TVIs]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=387175</link>
					<guid isPermaLink="true">//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=387175</guid>
					
						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Kait Grayson (MNPS) on May 14, 2025
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: In this session, Kait Grayson will provide strategies for seamlessly embedding the
Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) into every lesson. Participants will also learn how to strategically select a monthly focus to help guide ECC integration and promote essential skills in student sessions.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:07:18 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
					<enclosure url="https://d3id26kdqbehod.cloudfront.net/TENSFTB/2025/07/18/wh0v4OyF8pWbFM3Rk6wJbU7wltFY6wvgm70utMbNCY2bg4MOvNbvBk7FF0ki/GMT20250514-190325_Recording_1920x1080-1080p.mp4" type="video/mpeg" length="-1" />
					
					
					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>53:13</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Kait Grayson (MNPS) on May 14, 2025
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: In this session, Kait Grayson will provide strategies for seamlessly embedding the
Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) into every lesson. Participants will also learn how to strategically select a monthly focus to help guide ECC integration and promote essential skills in student sessions.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Kait Grayson (MNPS) on May 14, 2025
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: In this session, Kait Grayson will provide strategies for seamlessly embedding the
Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) into every lesson. Participants will also learn how to strategically select a monthly focus to help guide ECC integration and promote essential skills in student sessions.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Sensing & Learning: A Research-Based Approach for Learners with Significant & Complex Disabilities]]></title>
					<link>//www.tsbtigers.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=387173</link>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Stacey Chambers (TVI) on May 9, 2025.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Sensing & Learning is a practical, collaborative approach that helps teams
assess sensory efficiency, learning media, and present levels for students at the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development in order to effectively write IEP goals and plan meaningful instruction. Stacey Chambers, co-author of Sensing & Learning from APH, will share case study examples from her own
students and share tips for implementing this approach.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:07:18 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:58:18</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Stacey Chambers (TVI) on May 9, 2025.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Sensing & Learning is a practical, collaborative approach that helps teams
assess sensory efficiency, learning media, and present levels for students at the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development in order to effectively write IEP goals and plan meaningful instruction. Stacey Chambers, co-author of Sensing & Learning from APH, will share case study examples from her own
students and share tips for implementing this approach.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Stacey Chambers (TVI) on May 9, 2025.
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Sensing & Learning is a practical, collaborative approach that helps teams
assess sensory efficiency, learning media, and present levels for students at the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development in order to effectively write IEP goals and plan meaningful instruction. Stacey Chambers, co-author of Sensing & Learning from APH, will share case study examples from her own
students and share tips for implementing this approach.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[24-25 VIVA Kick-Off: RCVI Welcome Back]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 08/23/2024
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Overview of the year ahead with TN VIVA and COVE gatherings, as well as updates from Dr. Allen Huang regarding all things new and upcoming with the TN Resource Center for the Visually Impaired such as services and supports available and events coming up in the Fall Semester.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:09:19 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:10:01</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 08/23/2024
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Overview of the year ahead with TN VIVA and COVE gatherings, as well as updates from Dr. Allen Huang regarding all things new and upcoming with the TN Resource Center for the Visually Impaired such as services and supports available and events coming up in the Fall Semester.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Allen Huang (TSB) on 08/23/2024
TN VIVA 2024-2025
Session Description: Overview of the year ahead with TN VIVA and COVE gatherings, as well as updates from Dr. Allen Huang regarding all things new and upcoming with the TN Resource Center for the Visually Impaired such as services and supports available and events coming up in the Fall Semester.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Tips and Tricks for Virtual Math Instruction]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Presented by Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB) on 1/21/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
Dr. Tammy Parsons will discuss several ideas that came directly from addressing the accessibility needs of her students during virtual and concurrent math instruction. Topics such as assistive tech, Duxbury, and
various online tools will covered.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:09:01 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Tennessee School for the Blind</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Tennessee School for the Blind</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>54:12</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Presented by Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB) on 1/21/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
Dr. Tammy Parsons will discuss several ideas that came directly from addressing the accessibility needs of her students during virtual and concurrent math instruction. Topics such as assistive tech, Duxbury, and
various online tools will covered.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Presented by Dr. Tammy Parsons (TSB) on 1/21/2021
Unity Virtual Academy 2020-2021
Session Description:
Dr. Tammy Parsons will discuss several ideas that came directly from addressing the accessibility needs of her students during virtual and concurrent math instruction. Topics such as assistive tech, Duxbury, and
various online tools will covered.</itunes:summary>
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