Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired A Center for Educational Services for All Blind and Visually Impaired Students in Texas, Including Students with Multiple Disabilities.

TSBVI is a special public school established and funded by the state of Texas to provide specialized and intense services that focus on the unique learning needs of students with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities. The School is accredited by the Texas Education Agency as part of the public education system of Texas. TSBVI provides a broad range of instructional

programs and specialized instruction, including a residential program, at no cost to students or their families during the regular school year and in summer programs. Students receive instruction that can prepare them for high school graduation, for return to their local school districts, or for transition to further education, training or placement in local communities.

Sign up for Coffee Hour this September! This free, award-winning webinar series supports educators, service providers, a...
09/03/2026

Sign up for Coffee Hour this September! This free, award-winning webinar series supports educators, service providers, and families of students who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Join us on Mondays from 3:00–4:00 PM CT for strategies you can use right away!

This month's presentations include:

🔍 Sept. 14 | Early Intervention for Children who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Deafblind
🗓️ Sept. 21 | Exploring Routines and the New Routines Toolkit
⌨️ Sept. 28 | Bringing Braille to Life with Paige Connect

Register now: https://www.tsbvi.edu/events?a=&t=112&f=&y=

Students and staff enjoy a stoll on campus at the end of the school day. Monday✅
08/31/2026

Students and staff enjoy a stoll on campus at the end of the school day. Monday✅

📢 Calling all Special Education Administrators & District Leaders!TSBVI Outreach Programs has released an updated Admini...
08/31/2026

📢 Calling all Special Education Administrators & District Leaders!

TSBVI Outreach Programs has released an updated Administrator’s Toolbox in Visual Impairments! This comprehensive guide provides everything leaders need to build and maintain high-quality VI programs, including:

📋 Job descriptions and interview questions for TVIs, COMS, TDBs, Braillists, and more
📊 Caseload and workload analysis tools to support staff retention
📜 Legal citations, certification guidance, and evaluation frameworks
💡 Strategies for implementing the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)

Educators & VI Professionals: Share this post or tag your campus and district administrators who manage special education programming!

📖 Access the free Administrator's Toolbox here: https://www.tsbvi.edu/statewide-resources/professional-development/publications/admin-toolbox

Do you work with young children who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision?Join TSBVI's Early Childhood Learning Commu...
08/26/2026

Do you work with young children who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision?

Join TSBVI's Early Childhood Learning Community to discuss focused topics, share your experiences, and brainstorm solutions to the unique challenges you may face in creating quality programs for your students.

The free, virtual group will meet once a month on Friday throughout the school year. Sign up now and join us for our first on Friday, Sept. 4 from 9:00–10:00 a.m. CT: https://www.tsbvi.edu/events/early-childhood-learning-community-sept-26

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08/25/2026

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Email from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Teach Your Student Beginning Screen Reader Basics This October. Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Beginning JAWS For Students

Volunteers from visited the campus to receive training on how to record audio books for our library collection. The JLA...
08/21/2026

Volunteers from visited the campus to receive training on how to record audio books for our library collection. The JLA is a long-time supporter of TSBVI and has regularly contributed grants to grow our library catalogue.

During their tour they got to see an impromptu musical performance by our students socializing in the recreation room.

Students in the EXIT department participate in ROAR (Ready for Opportunities, Actions, and Results) training under the g...
08/20/2026

Students in the EXIT department participate in ROAR (Ready for Opportunities, Actions, and Results) training under the guidance of NFB instructors and Career Ed. teachers. The ROAR curriculum focuses on developing students' independence and self-determination.

The energy level was off the charts as students returned to campus and reconnected with friends and staff.
08/18/2026

The energy level was off the charts as students returned to campus and reconnected with friends and staff.

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08/14/2026

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Email from Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Submit your referral today! Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Junior Access to Academic Skills-Fall September 20-25, 2026 Gra

Staff gather in the auditorium for a welcome-back orientation and to gain insight from keynote speaker Dr. Mika Baugh. ...
08/11/2026

Staff gather in the auditorium for a welcome-back orientation and to gain insight from keynote speaker Dr. Mika Baugh. The Human Resources department and Superintendent Coleman award service pins to recognize staff for their years of service. Ann Wilson and Michael Alexander received a standing ovation for earning their 40yr service pin!

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1100 W 45th Street
Austin, TX
78756

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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(512) 454-8631

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