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Episode #73: How to Support Students with CVI
Have you ever heard of the acronym CVI?
I hadn't! Even after over 2 decades of teaching, I got to learn something new from today's guest.
Today’s guest is Melissa Chalme from Special Achievers and she is joining us to chat about a topic I had absolutely no knowledge about before our talk. And for me, when that happens, I’m like a kid in a candy store, because I am such a nerd when it comes to learning new things.
Melissa shares with us how to support students who have been diagnosed with cortical visual impairment…also known as CVI.
"My goal is to provide them with appropriate adapted and interactive books so they can access the same topics as their peers and develop a love for literacy."
Melissa is a special education teacher certified in special education and general education and has taught in the special education field for her entire ten year career, specifically in self contained, multiple disabilities classrooms. Prior to that she was a 1:1 assistant.
She is also the owner behind Special Achievers, which focuses mostly on resources for students with cortical visual impairment, or CVI which she sells on Tpt. In addition, she has a blog that also focuses on activities and lessons for students with CVI and just recently hosted a free workshop “The Keys to Making Picture Books CVI-friendly” for hundreds of educators and parents.
Listen in as we discuss:
- What exactly is cortical visual impairment
- How it differs from other visual impairments
- Characteristics of CVI
- How to adapt materials
- Types of accommodations to make within the classroom
- Examples of ways to modify the curriculum
- And how to support paraprofessionals to work with students with CVI
So much great knowledge!!
And I even learn there's such a thing as matte lamination! Mind blown lol
You can connect with Melissa here:
Or sign up to get on the waitlist to join The CVI Club
Melissa just welcomed 70 new teachers, parents, and therapists into The CVI Club membership during her recent launch.
Mentioned in the show:
Digital Paraprofessional Handbook
How to Have Courageous Conversations
Survey Level Assessment
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