[Nfbk] State Convention

[Cathy]

Thanks Steve! The one TVI at Central has told me she has nothing to do with
Braille transcription at Central. I know how hectic things are in the
resource room and I can't imagine much proofing being done at all.  I am
pretty confident in saying that Doug doesn't have anyone proofing his work.
I have heard a couple of horror stories. I do know that we have teachers who
Braille for their students on a daily basis, thank God for that. I was lucky
enough to have their expertise when I was TRYING to transcribe the physics
book. Experience has taught me that this job isn't easy and I know Braille.
How can one possibly produce a good product without the knowledge. I believe
that the district should require both of them to take a class, either
through Hadley or U of L. I seriously doubt that JCPS would pay for a proof
reader.

Cathy

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Cathy,

I no longer go to Central and cannot speak for the Braille "team," but I do
know how to produce, proof-read, correct and format Braille (including
Algebra 2) for my student at Atherton. I'm just wondering if there is a
certified Braille specialist available for JCPS employment or if JCPS is
willing to pay the going rate.

Steve
Steve Meyer

TVI JCPS

P. S. There are 2 full-time TVI's and one itinerant TVI who specializes in
math at Central, and one "Braille" clerk, plus another "Braille" clerk at
Ahrens. There is another itinerant TVI, a former KSB math teacher, who goes
to other schools and knows how to produce correct literary Braille and
Nemeth code.

In a message dated 9/10/2010 9:53:28 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
cathyj at iglou.com writes:
  Steve are you still at Central? Sharon Davis left me with the impression
that the four teachers there are proofing the material.
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