[nobe-l] Question concerning TVI certification

Fri Feb 6 03:20:23 UTC 2009

University of Northern Colorado has an online program, very nice one. I'm in
it! :)

On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 8:54 AM, Thorpe, Mary Jo <MThorpe at nfb.org> wrote:

> 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
> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> 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>
> To: "National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List"
> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 5:03 PM
> 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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