[nobe-l] Question concerning TVI certification

[Thorpe, Mary Jo]

Hi,
	Yes, I am certified to teach children pre k-12 grade.  I'm
certified in Louisiana and Utah.  (I got my certification in LA as part
o f the degree program, but then wanted to teach in Utah where I am
from, so I went through the process of getting certified there. I can
also teach in states that honor Louisiana certifications like TX, Miss.,
and AK))  I have a masters in Education.  However, since my graduation,
the program changed to a masters in Art degree (MA) with concentration
in education of blind children.  
Mary Jo 

-----Original Message-----
From: nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Marianne Denning
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 6:06 PM
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Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Question concerning TVI certification

Are you certified to be a teacher of children who are visually impaired?
Is it a BA or MS degree?  What state are you licensed in?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thorpe, Mary Jo" <MThorpe at nfb.org>
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Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Question concerning TVI certification


> Hi,
> In regards to the question about becoming a certified teacher of the 
> blind, I would recommend looking into the TBS program at Louisiana 
> Tech University.  This is a program rooted in NFB philosophy and which

> works closely with the Louisiana Center for the Blind (one of the NFB 
> training centers).  I graduated from this program in 2004 with a 
> Master's in Education with concentration in Teaching Blind students.  
> I also completed my O and M certification (NOMC) at the same time.  
> Both programs together took two years, though the TBS program is 
> shorter-I believe only one year if you do it alone.  I was also there 
> a little longer b/c I attended the center for training while there.  I

> would have to say that this program certainly taught me a lot and was 
> a life-changing experience.  I also know that in the past there have 
> been scholarship funds available.  I'm not sure what the status of 
> this is now, but I'd recommend at least looking into this program.  
> You can contact Dr. Ruby Riles at the Professional Institute on 
> Development and Research on Blindness at Louisiana Tech University.  
> The number is 318.257.4554.
> Good luck in whatever you decide.
> Mary Jo Thorpe
>
>
>
> Mary Jo Thorpe, MEd, NOMC
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Marianne Denning
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 8:07 PM
> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] Question concerning TVI certification
>
> There are several online programs.  Do you have a bachelors degree?  I

> have a masters degree so went for a certification from Pennsylvania 
> College of Optometry.  It is now known as Sales University in 
> Philadelphia, PA.  I took most classes online and attended some 
> classes during each summer.  I worked full time so went to school full

> time.  It took me 5 semesters and three summers.  Western Michigan and

> Ohio State University also have online programs.  There are probably 
> several other schools but I don't know about them.
>
> Marianne Denning
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Hope Paulo's" <hope.paulos at maine.edu>
> To: <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 5:23 PM
> Subject: [nobe-l] Question concerning TVI certification
>
>
>> Hello all. I'd like to obtain a certification to become a TVI. Can
> anyone
>> offer any good programs that offer such a  certification?Thank you.
>>
>> Hope Paulos
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