Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Mentor Training
Provider
 Texas School for the Blind & Visually Im
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Location
 Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Date(s)
 December 7-8, 2012
CE Hours
 13
Contact Information
 Chrissy Cowan
Registration Information
 Contact Chrissy Cowan for registration information
Fees
Description of CE Program/Activity
 

Mentor Training is designed for individuals (TVI/COMS) who have been recommended to serve as a mentor to new VI professionals (aka proteges) in the state of Texas. This training is required for admission into the Mentor Program. The training includes an on-line Mentor Training course that can be completed in 2 hours, plus a face-to-face training at TSBVI that covers such topics as:

  • Stages of concern for the beginning professional
  • active listening techniques
  • developing consultation skills in the protg
  • Educating VI Students in Texas: Guidelines and Standards
  • Legal Framework for Educating VI Students
  • Guiding the protg through best practice, such as conducting an FVE and O&M evaluation, organization for the itinerant model, documenting service delivery, etc.
  • Required record keeping for mentors