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combination of CEC TDB competencies, the predetermined "Roles
of the TDB", and group needs assessment.
Training sequence and menu for TDB Program (Sample)
1. Intro - What is a Teacher of children with Deafblindness
(TDB)?
• Program overview – contract, expectations, and outcomes
• Why do we need the TDB?
• Roles of the TDB – It's more than Part C and FVLMA
• The National, state and local scene – Building capacity
• TSBVI deafblind classroom observations
2. The role of the TDB on the IEP team
• The FIE process
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Deafness/Hearing Impairment, Visual Impairment,
Deafblindness - definitions
• Special Factors
• Appropriate assessment
• What does a quality "deafblind" IEP look like?
• Positive teaming strategies
• How to be a coach
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