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common questions that we are asked and the responses we share.
FAQ:
Isn't a TVI or TDHH who has had special training already highly
qualified? Why are you recommending college coursework or
a package of training?
Deafblindness is a complex disability. Over several decades, a
body of practice and research with specific instructional strategies
has been established. To be qualified, professionals need training
in a scope and sequence based on a standard set of core
competencies, such as the ones that have been validated by the
Council for Exceptional Children.
I have an intervener, why do I need a teacher of the deafblind?
There is no coursework on instructional design, or best
teaching practices for interveners. Legally, teachers are responsible
for assessment, IEP development and student progress.
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