Event planning is a great way to incorporate literacy and the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) into student-led activities! While this particular example was done at Easter, there are many opportunities throughout the year to practice reading, writing, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Collaboration is a vital key to student success and we, as teachers, need to collaborate with other team members for the student's benefit. This team is not limited to just the professionals on the school campus, but the parents are essential team members as well. Without parental input and support, much of what I am able to do at school would not be possible.
Students with visual impairments are the frequent recipients of assistance, but rarely are they given the opportunity to "give back". When they are given the opportunity, they are often unclear of how or where to start.
I created these books for my low vision students in life skills and classrooms of students with multiple impairments. These were my way of trying to help add to their functional vocabulary. I created a "Teacher's Guide" to go with it to help the teachers out when I was not present.
Pictures and videos are an amazing way to share progress, as well as activities, behavioral concerns, strategies and more with parents and teachers.
as well. Without parental input and support, much of what I am able to do at school would not be possible. 
Students with visual impairments are the frequent recipients of assistance, but rarely are they given the opportunity to "give back". When they are given the opportunity, they are often unclear of how or where to start.
I created these books for my low vision students in life skills and classrooms of students with multiple impairments. These were my way of trying to help add to their functional vocabulary. I created a "