TVI Online Symposium
April 2026
Skyrocket the independence of your students without burning out...
Through innovative strategies + community support – delivered to you in the comfort of your home!
Come take advantage of the easy, fun way to boost the skills of your learners, fast... while still having a personal life that you enjoy.
From Allied Independence – the same group that created the International O&M Online Symposium that over 500 O&Ms now attend – year after year!
Knowing what to do with your learners on a daily basis can be challenging.
You spend so little time with each learner on your caseload that you have to make every meeting count. You have to increase their independence in every lesson.
But no matter how hard you work, you always end up struggling.
Struggling for longer than you'd like to admit... trying to figure out what they should be working on to gain the skills they need.
And as if that's not enough, you have to somehow balance this with the seemingly endless amount of tasks you have to do every day.
From redoing schedules... to the tons of records you have to keep... to traveling from place to place if you're itinerant... to meetings... to trying to collaborate with people who don't even get what you do!
The result of all this?
In the end you work more – even several hours past the school day – and still struggle to meet IEP goals. Still have frustrating days where you wonder how to help your learner make the progress you know they can. And still go through all that with zero support and zero appreciation for all you do.
None of this is your fault.
3 barriers stand in your way:
- No one's given you an easy way to get tools to overcome challenges from new and old learners on your caseload
- You don't have a way to get what you need to work more efficiently – from how to finish tasks faster, to what tasks you should do, and what tasks you shouldn't
- You don't have a way to easily form relationships with other teachers who understand you and can support you
You know you deserve better. And so does your learner.
But what can you do about it? Well...
That's where the good news
comes in!
With "from-the-comfort-of-your-home" access to a fun, supportive community that fosters relationships...
PLUS strategies from thought-leaders in the field that are relevant to what you and your students need right now (or will need soon enough) ...
YOU can overcome your frustrating teaching struggles, fast.
Fast enough that before you know it, you'll no longer need to spend hours past the school day…
- Struggling to find ways to make the general education classroom more accessible to your learners with visual impairments.
- Torturing yourself over the possible embarrassment of having absolutely nothing substantial to say to parents or admins at upcoming IEP meetings.
- Scrambling hopelessly through Google and Facebook groups to look for answers you almost never get.
- Failing to stay afloat as a torrent of more students, more schedules, more record keeping, more and more and more tasks crash into you.
(Only for you to finally drop on your bed at the end of the day and remember – oh wait, your student still needs that thing Brailled for circle time!)
Now you can finally escape the crazy cycle of watching your students' skills plateau – even though you're working more...
And you can say “hello!” to new TVI friends with diverse and impactful perspectives you can tap into whenever you need...
To more time out of your school year because you no longer spend it on tasks that yield zero results...
And to feeling confident in yourself as an awesome teacher – while finally starting to capture that elusive guilt-free work-life balance!
That's exactly what you'll walk away with when you join The 2023 TVI Online Symposium!
This is a one-of-a-kind conference that owes its career-boosting ability to the unprecedented “community-first” approach.
This is an approach that makes sure you get the three important ingredients to skyrocketing your growth as a teacher:
- A community that supports you.
- New strategies from thought-leaders in the field to work faster and boost the skills your students need right now... or will need in the not-to-far future.
- A fun way to get community + independence-boosting strategies without the expense of travel. Without sacrificing direct service time. And without leaving your family!
We were able to make this work thanks to the years of lessons-learned running one of the most successful yearly conferences for O&Ms all over the world: The International O&M Online Symposium (IOMOS). A conference that’s grown to over 500 dedicated, proactive, and impactful teachers who attend again and again. Here's just a taste of the praise we've gotten for it:
“Hello Kassy!!!
WOOHOO, another fanTABBULOUS IOMOS in the BOOKS!!! Thank you and the team for delivering another successful symposium with quality presentations!
Thank you again for all that you do to pull amazing presenters from all over the world. YOU ARE DOING IT! You were ahead of the virtual curve, now look at the fruits IOMOS has produced because of the vision you had, all of your time, energy, creation of an international team and the labor of love that you poured into it. Super proud of you, ma'am!
(((HUGS)))”
— Angela Tabb, COMS
And:
“You truly have changed my professional life after almost 30 years of teaching Kassy:) having to attend conferences where if I was lucky I would get 1-2 OM related lectures in a 2-3 day conference and now with what you have created our department gets 3 days of all OM from all over the world!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you”
— Heather Stout, COMS
And:
“Thank you so much for a wonderful 3 days of learning and networking. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I also loved the networking session that was added this year. Thank you for all your hard work and that of your committee.”
— Debra Legge
And:
“I just want to say that I really like the format of the symposium. I like that it started mid-day (I'm in San Antonio) so it didn't take me away from my job for 3 full days. Also, by having the hours run into the early evening and especially by allowing us to view the presentations and earn credit for an additional 3 weeks was awesome! I'm very happy that now I know of a way to earn [continuing education] hours in the area of O&M (already included in the cost of the symposium instead of paying for additional courses) instead of having to attend other educational courses that don't apply to me. Thank you! =)”
— Leslie Schnedler
And:
“Thank you for the job you do, Kassy. Your initial Symposium was an impressive brain-bomb of information! Amazingly, each successive year has continued the trend, complete w/ improved technology and increased "kinder" accessibility (more simple for even our seasoned participants. You Rock!”
— EJ
It really just keeps going!
And the TVI Online Symposium promises to be just as spectacular as its sister conference for O&Ms.
Because in 2 days – it gives you access to community... plus years of hard-won, innovative TVI strategies that help you work faster...
And rock at teaching ECC skills your learners need right now... or will need soon enough!
This WILL work for you...
Even if – despite working more – you can't seem to get your learners to make the progress you know they can.
Because the TVI Online Symposium gives you what you need right now to help your students gain skills – fast.
Even if you feel like you won’t be successful at implementing the innovative, independence-boosting strategies you’ll get.
Because the TVI Online Symposium lets you have access to a supportive and responsive community of dedicated TVIs that will always be there when you need them.
Even if – especially if – you’re always burdened with too much to do and too little time to do it all.
Because the TVI Online Symposium saves you the tens – hundreds – of hours (plus weekends) most teachers waste searching for information online. Trying and failing to figure out how to help their students. (What would a few more hundred hours every school year do for you?)
It’s time you stepped into your role as a dedicated and impactful teacher. Join us at TVI Online Symposium
The 2026 TVI Online Symposium allows you to connect with an international community of VI specialists from the comfort of your home.
It is an insight-filled conference slated for April 2026.
It will be over Zoom – where you can chat freely with your new friends, share your experiences, and ask questions that get answers LIVE!
There’ll be a dance party, too!
Just like the O&M Symposium!
WHAT’S ON TAP:
September 21
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
"21st Century Expanded Core Instruction" by Robbin Clark
12:45 - 1:45 PM EST
"Active Learning: Its Impact in the School Setting for Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities" by Cheryl Schulik
2:00 - 3:00 PM EST
"Project INSPIRE: Online Courses for Professionals and Activities for Middle School Students to Build STEM Braille Skills" by L. Penny Rosenblum & Tina Herzberg
3:15 - 4:15 PM EST
"Working with Multilingual Families of our Blind and Low Vision Students" by Conchita Hernandez Legorreta
4:30 - 5:30 PM EST
"Digital Materials and Switch Access for Students with MIVI" by Roxanne Ayres
5:45 - 6:45 PM EST
"What's In Your Bag? Ideas for Materials to Assess Students with Visual Impairments" by Jill Brown
7:00 - 8:00 PM EST
"Itinerant TVI - The 5 W's (What I Wish I Knew My First Year Teaching)" by Joan Brodbeck
September 22
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
"The Implications of Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) Visual Behaviors as Addressed within Perkins CVI Protocol" by Burju Sari and Ilse Willems
12:45 - 1:45 PM EST
"Shortcuts Across Systems: Chromebooks, PCs, & Macs" by Belinda Rudinger
2:00 - 3:00 PM EST
"Easy Methods for Teaching Braille Reading and Writing using Actual Tactuals Braille Materials" by Roberta Becker and Tamara Black
3:15 - 4:15 PM EST
"Crafting for Concepts" by Elizabeth Eagan
4:30 - 5:30 PM EST
"Championing the ECC for Learners with Visual and Multiple Impairments" by Stacey Chambers
5:45 - 6:45 PM EST
"Bridging the Gap: Strategies For Providing Effective Virtual Vision Services" by Elizabeth Webb
7:00 - 8:00 PM EST
"Transition Activities to Add to Your Toolkit of Resources (APH)" by Melisa Matthews and Lee Huffman
PLUS:
You’ll get these AWESOME bonuses
Weekend Watch Party!
($250 Value – FREE)
Struggling to cancel students this early in the year? Watch the replay presentations all weekend, September 23 & 24, 2023 from 11AM EST- 8PM EST
3 Extra weeks to watch the presentation replays
($197 value – FREE)
It would be GREAT if you could attend the sessions live. But if for some reason you can’t – or even if you just want to go through the presentations again to extract more gems – I’ve got you.
You get 3 more weeks after the TVI Online Symposium to watch the independence-boosting presentations, at your convenience!
THREE Bonus presentations
($75 value – FREE)
Because you can never have too many strategies for skyrocketing the independence of your learners, making more impact in less time, and enjoying a balanced life!
The "Boost Your Impact" Party Room.
($ Priceless!)
You want to know the single most powerful way to continuously skyrocket your growth as a teacher? It’s NOT being a know-it-all. It’s NOT being a workaholic who only leaves school after everyone else is gone.
It’s having a community of dedicated professionals like you to rely on. And that’s what you’re getting when you join the TVI Online Symposium. You get access to a supportive and responsive private community forum to connect with your friends and get support whenever you’re stuck!
Networking party during the Symposium!
($ Priceless!)
During the TVI Online Symposium you’ll get a dedicated time to network with VI specialists around the U.S. and the world! This is your chance to make new friends and create new, valuable relationships that can make a tremendous impact on your career.
A certificate of completion!
So you can prove you’re an expert at boosting the ECC skills of students with visual impairments. No matter if they’re on your caseload or will be in the future.
The best part: we’re totally willing to work with your district or state to get it accredited!
That’s a whole ‘lotta awesome that skyrockets your growth as a teacher in 3 simple steps…
1
Attend LIVE – or watch the replays –
from the comfort of your couch
and with your favorite beverage!
2
Download the insightful,
impact-boosting gems into your mind
(and structured notebook!
3
Connect with others like you,
share your experiences, get answers
to your questions LIVE and get solutions to unique problems you’re facing – fast!
(Split pay available!)
JOIN TODAY TO GET THE LOWEST PRICING AVAILABLE!
PROFESSIONALS
Early Bird $247 USD
Regular Registration $297 USD
Late Registration $315 USD
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS & PARENTS: $127 USD
DEVELOPING COUNTRY: $10 minimum, pay as you can
PURCHASE ORDERS:
Email us at theteam@exceptionaleducators.us. As the participant, you are responsible for the full payment. There is a $50 late fee if the payment is not received within 30 days of the conference.
My friend, this is how you easily get all you need to skyrocket the ECC skills your learners need right now – or will need in the not-so-far future!
That’s why the price of admission is practically a steal!
It’s not anything crazy like $1,000. Not even $500. Even though the amount of career-changing VALUE you’re getting can easily go for that price range.
I want to help as many other teachers as possible. But I also need to make all the work and investments I put in sustainable so I can keep doing this.
That’s why Regular Registration for the TVI Online Symposium is only a $247 investment.
That's only $13/hour of continuing ed. Which is half of what you'd pay anywhere else. And with our Split-pay option, you don't even have to pay all of it at once (only 1/2 now and 1/2 in 30 days)!
That’s a bargain
Especially since – unlike most other conferences – you don't need to add the expense of travel, of booking a hotel, of paying for parking.
And you don't need to add the stress of having to "get ready" to go out, of being away from your family, of sacrificing direct service time.
Nope! Just make a cup of coffee (or your choice beverage), grab a blanket, and grab a notepad, and you are ready to learn! When you're done you simply go back to spending time with your family.
Basically, what you have here is an innovative conference using innovative technology to share innovative strategies that can boost the amount of impact you make as a teacher!
How much is that worth to you?
How much is it worth to always know what you need to help your learners crush their IEP goals?
How much is it worth to be able to lean on a supportive community of dedicated teachers – ready to help you whenever you need?
How much is it worth to get back the hours and energy you spend failing to figure out how to help your students while trying not to drown?
How much is a balanced life worth?
To me, those are priceless!
So let’s recap what you get when you join the TVI Online Symposium.
2 days of presentations that help you rock at teaching the ECC skills your learners need – all over Zoom, all from thought leaders around the U.S.
(Early Bird Price – $167)
A digital notebook to keep all your notes in one place
($37 value – FREE)
3 Extra weeks to watch the presentation replays
($197 value – FREE)
A private community forum for you to connect with your friends before, during, and after the conference.
($ Priceless!)
A certificate of completion!
(Which we’re totally willing to work with your district or state to get accredited!)
Networking party during the Symposium!
($ Priceless!)
BONUS PRESENTATIONS
- "The Focused Core Curriculum: A Reasonable, Realistic, and Respectful Approach" presented by William Koehler
- "Live Q&A: How to Implement the Focused Core Curriculum" presented by William Koehler
- "Ask A Diagnostician -- How To Be A Confident & Empowering Case Manager" presented by Grace Lovelace
- "Excessive Workload? The New Workload Analysis Tool for Itinerant Vision Professionals, the VISSPA, May Help!" presented by Rona Pogrund and Laura Cabrera-Garcia
You’re totally safe, too!
If you need, you can request a refund up to a week before the Symposium.
I am confident you’re going to love the TVI Online Symposium. But if for some reason you need to pull back before the conference – you can request a refund anytime up to a week prior to the Symposium.
But once you do grab your seat – you’ll land on a page showing my excitement for you joining.
There will also be an important reminder there for you to check whether or not you received a confirmation email.
Make sure to check for that and reach out if you didn’t get one! It’s the only way we can be sure you’ll receive all the details of the conference, the links to join the Zoom calls, and the other awesome gifts I’ve promised you.
So what’s your heart telling you right now?
Is it telling you to ignore this and do nothing? Telling you that you have and will always have everything you need to help your students. That you’re not struggling to swim and meet your IEP goals. That you do not need to connect with – and learn new things from – other VI specialists like you?
That’s perfectly fine! It means you don’t need the TVI Online Symposium!
But if you’ve read this far, I have a feeling that’s not the case. I have a feeling you have a powerful thirst for knowledge, for connection with others like you, for growing to become the best teacher you can be, and for achieving a truly balanced life.
If that’s the case – you owe it to yourself to join the TVI Online Symposium! Because you will get community. Because you can get up to 5 years of hard-won experience on teaching ECC skills your learners need – in as little as 2 days!
Still here? Then it means you still have a few things on your mind:
How is the TVI Symposium different from other conferences?
Very simple:
The TVI Symposium is a high-level national conference, where the best in the vision field come to share their most impactful strategies, all structured to give you what you need today to become a better teacher.
This approach that makes sure you get the three important ingredients to skyrocketing your growth as a teacher: ✨A community that supports you. ✨New strategies from thought-leaders in the field to boost the skills your students need right now... or will need in the not-to-far future. ✨AND a fun way to get the community + independence-boosting strategies without the expense of travel. Without sacrificing direct service time. And without leaving your family!
In fact, the Symposium actually helps you use all the other resources that exist out there with expertise, discernment, and purpose!
There’s a reason APH’s people are presenters at the Symposium!
I won't be able to attend and get value from the Symposium.
I definitely understand you, my friend! Your work is important and sometimes you can't up and take a leave for a conference – no matter how much it could skyrocket your growth.
But this is what makes the TVI Online Symposium amazing for you! Unlike most conferences where you have to be there when it's live to get any value... the Symposium still makes you a better teacher – even if you don't show up live!
There's a Weekend Watch Party where you can chill and go through the presentations again with other teachers. And because it's all fully online, you get recordings of the presentations AND a private community forum FILLED with dedicated teachers ready to support you. This means you can skyrocket your growth at your own convenience. I wouldn't want to miss out on that!
I need to receive CEUs. Can I get that with the Symposium?
That's a good question. The TVI Online Symposium gives you 18 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) – worth $360 value – FREE. And because teachers are certified by their states, we are more than willing to get these CECs accredited by yours if you want to (although we can't guarantee anything)!
Kassy, I'd love to join, but I am waiting to get PO (Purchase Order) approval from my boss.
Totally understandable! Here’s a copy of the Agenda that you can send your boss!
I don't think I have the money right now, Kassy!
You know what? Totally understandable! Registration for the TVI Online Symposium isn't expensive, but it's not necessarily cheap, either.
So it's a valid concern to have... especially because what you're really thinking about is: Will investing $247 in the Symposium give me the same value as spending it on something else? I believe it can give you the same value and more. Because for one, at the current price, the Symposium is only 13/hr of continuing ed. That's half what you'd pay anywhere else! And with the Split pay option, you don't even have to pay all of that at once!
The TVI Symposium gives you the support you don't get on a daily basis. It helps you quickly close concept gaps holding you back from making more impact in your students' lives. And it saves you from burnout, from the frustration of trying and failing to help your learners, and from sacrificing your personal life for your job. I think that's worth it. Do you?
So there are your questions, answered. All sound fair to you?