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. 

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

Mentioned in the show:

Digital Paraprofessional Handbook

How to Have Courageous Conversations

Survey Level Assessment

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