[Pibe-division] paraprofessionals

[Marianne Denning]

This information has been very helpful.  I received several responses
from both organizations I posted to.  In summary, most TVIs believe
only the TVI should provide braille instruction.  Some people believe
it is fine for the paras to provide support training if they know
braille very well and are familiar with all of the rules.  If the para
assists in the braille learning they should work on worksheets,
observe and guide the student as he/she creates work for the TVI and
other similar areas.  The TVI should introduce all new braille
characters and all related education.

I am presenting this morning so I really appreciate all of this
feedback because my opinion is different.  I do not believe a para
should be involved in teaching students braille but I think this is a
more reasonable approach than mine so plan to share it at the
training.

On 10/19/12, PersianPJ at aol.com <PersianPJ at aol.com> wrote:
> The paras assist my students DO NOT provide Braille instruction or, for
> that matter, any teaching/instruction.  PJ
>
>
> In a message dated 10/18/2012 3:59:01 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> marianne at denningweb.com writes:
>
> Do your  paras provide braille instruction to your students who are
> learning  braille?
>
> On 10/18/12, Ellen Lopez <eflopez at icoe.org>  wrote:
>>
>> I do use paras and I teach them Braille.
>> From  my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network.
>>
>>  Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com> wrote:
>>
>> I am  giving a presentation to parents about the parts of the IEP that
>> are  specific to visually impaired students.  I have a question for
>>  anyone who wishes to answer.  Many TVI's use paras to teach  braille
>> and other skills.  When would you use a para for this and  what should
>> that individual's qualifications be?  Thanks in  advance for any ideas.
>>
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