Tools, Ideas, and Training from CSB Statewide Outreach (January 2026)
Adrian Amandi
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Statewide Outreaach Newsletter |
January 2026 Newsletter |
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Connecting Educators, Families, and Communities
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At the California School for the Blind (CSB), we provide educational outreach services through the Statewide Outreach Services (SOS) and Education Resource Center (ERC). We are dedicated to providing no-cost consultation, assessment, training, and technical assistance to educational teams and families of blind and low-vision students throughout California.
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Using the Johns Basic Reading Inventory 12th Edition in a Learning Media Assessment |
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CSB’s Assessment Center has launched a free, self-paced Google Classroom to support TSVIs in confidently using the Johns Basic Reading Inventory (12th Edition) as part of a Learning Media Assessment. Designed for both new and experienced practitioners, this resource walks through administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing while supporting best practice and IDEA requirements. Read more to access the free Google Classroom and classroom code. |
Rethinking “Low Incidence”: A Call for High-Intensity Awareness |
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Is the term low incidence quietly minimizing the urgency and complexity of support required for blind, deafblind, and deaf students? This reflective article examines how language shapes priorities, funding, and expectations and argues for a shift toward language that reflects the intensity, expertise, and sustained commitment this work truly requires. Read more to explore why language matters and how it shapes educational priorities. |
CSB Educator Inspires Inclusive Opportunities in Physical Education |
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CSB Adapted Physical Education Specialist Molly Armstrong shares practical, classroom-ready strategies for inclusive physical education following presentations at the CAHPERD Bay Area Conference. From Camp Abilities California to hands-on goalball instruction, this article highlights ways to expand access, build confidence, and create meaningful participation through movement. Read more to discover inclusive strategies, hands-on activities, and shared resources. |
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California School for the Blind • Statewide Outreach Services & Education Resource Center
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