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• 1:11:24 25-26 Kick-Off and RCVI Welcome Back to School! Featured

  Presented by Dr. Allen Huang (TSB) and Dr. Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) on August 22, 2025.<br>TN VIVA 2025-2026<br>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.

  Uploaded Sep 05, 2025 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 53:13 Naturally Embedding the Expanded Core Curriculum: Tips for TVIs Featured

  Presented by Kait Grayson (MNPS) on May 14, 2025<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>Session Description: In this session, Kait Grayson will provide strategies for seamlessly embedding the<br>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.

  Uploaded Jul 18, 2025 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:58:18 Sensing & Learning: A Research-Based Approach for Learners with Significant & Complex Disabilities Featured

  Presented by Stacey Chambers (TVI) on May 9, 2025.<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>Session Description: Sensing & Learning is a practical, collaborative approach that helps teams<br>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<br>students and share tips for implementing this approach.

  Uploaded Jul 18, 2025 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 57:32 Supporting Students with VI & Complex Needs Featured

  Presented by Patience Piesecki (TVI) on September 19, 2024.<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>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.

  Uploaded Oct 29, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 55:49 Desmos Demonstration and Accessibility Features Featured

  Presented by Steve Clower (Desmos) on October 16, 2024.<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>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!

  Uploaded Oct 29, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)
• 1:25:50 COVE Gathering Fall 2024 - Organization Highlights Featured

  Presented by Rachel Schles (Vanderbilt) and featuring the Vanderbilt Eye Institute - Project PAVE, TN Deafblind Project, and EMPOWER on 09/13/2024<br>TN VIVA 2024-2025<br>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.

  Uploaded Sep 19, 2024 to RCVI(Resource Center for the Visually Impaired)

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