​Teaching Strategies

These resources provide instructional methods and evidence-based strategies to support effective Expanded Core Curriculum instruction and student learning.
  • ECC Overview. Introduces the Expanded Core Curriculum and its role in supporting independence and educational access.
  • Individualize Instruction. Guidance on adapting instruction to meet individual student needs, strengths, and learning styles.
  • Pacing Instruction. Strategies for delivering instruction at an appropriate pace to promote understanding and success.
  • Build on Prior Experiences. Techniques for connecting new learning to existing knowledge and experiences.
  • Building Trust. Strategies for developing positive relationships that support student engagement and learning.
  • Prompt Hierarchy. Guidance on using prompts effectively to support skill development and independence.
  • Ensure Success. Instructional strategies that promote student confidence and successful learning experiences.
  • Challenging Behaviors. Strategies for understanding and responding to challenging behaviors during instruction.
  • Student Aggression. Guidance for safely and effectively responding to aggressive behaviors.
  • Hand Under Hand Support. Instructional techniques that promote active student participation and autonomy.
  • Virtual Instruction. Strategies for delivering effective instruction in virtual and remote learning environments.
  • Modeling & Demonstration​​. ​Techniques for teaching through demonstration and guided learning.

​Lesson Planning

These resources support planning, organizing, and delivering effective Expanded Core Curriculum instruction.

​Instructional Units

Instructional units provide structured, thematic instruction designed to support Expanded Core Curriculum skill development across environments. Units are organized by season and instructional focus.
  • Beginning of School Year Units. Supports transition, identity, and adjustment to new routines.
  • Fall Units. Supports safety, daily living skills, seasonal awareness, and community participation.
  • Winter Units. Supports health, communication, routines, and independence skills.
  • Spring Units. Supports community participation, independence, and transition planning.
  • Summer Units. Supports independent living, recreation, and community access.
  • Everyday Living Units. Supports daily living skills, social participation, and independence across environments.

Interactive Activities

Interactive activities provide structured learning experiences that promote engagement, exploration, and skill development.

​Recorded Presentations

Recorded presentations provide professional development and instructional guidance for vision professionals. Current topics include: These presentations support professional growth and instructional effectiveness.

TVI's Guide Complete Set Bonus Resources

Additional instructional supports and materials designed to enhance Expanded Core Curriculum instruction.

Resource Access

Instructional articles on this site are open access and do not require an account. Free Members may access select free resources and goal banks.
Downloadable printable resources, lesson plans, recorded presentations, and ECC instructional units are available to Premium Subscribers.

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Guide: Start Here
Tools (VI Basics)
Plan: Referrals & Eligibility
Referral & Eligibility​ ​Medical Vision Information 
FVLMALow Vision Evaluations
Other Evaluations
Plan: IEP Planning
Plan: Collaboration & Accessibility
​Collaboration Accessible Materials ​Classroom Access Instructional Access Technology Access ​Additional Supports Service Delivery Models  ​
Teach: Compensatory Skills
Compensatory Skills
Concept Development ​Alternative Communication ​Emergent Literacy ​Braille Code
​Beginning Braille ​ Braille Fluency & Comprehension  Writing Braille ​​​Nemeth Code Instruction 
​​​Tactile Graphics ​Print Concepts ​​Abacus  ​​Organization Skills​ ​​Study Skills ​​Time Management
Teach: Sensory Efficiency Skills
​Auditory & Listening Skills ​​Visual Efficiency Skills ​​Optical Device Use ​Tactile Readiness
Teach: Assistive Technology 
AT Overview ​AT Use & Maintenance Braille AT ​iOS Instruction Audio Access​ ​Video Magnifiers ​​​Basic Computer Use Computer Access ​Productivity
Teach: Social Skills
Social Skill Basics​
Non-Verbal Skills​​​​ Verbal Communication Skills Cooperative Skills Identity & Self-Awareness ​Interactions & Relationships Managing Challenges & Safety
Teach: Self Determination
Teach: Independent Living Skills
Personal Care ​Hygiene & Grooming ​Personal Health Mealtime Skills ​​​ Food Preparation
Household Skills Clothing Management ​Money & Budget Shopping & Consumerism Phone Use ​Safety & Emergency Preparedness ​​Services & Community Resources
Teach: Orientation & Mobility
Teach: Recreation & Leisure
Teach: Career & Vocational
Printables
Free Resources​ Premium Resource Library 
Teaching Strategy Printables 
​Premium Program Printables
​Premium FVLMA Printables
​ECC PrintablesCompensatory Skills Printables
Sensory Efficiency Printables
Assistive Technology Printables
Social Skills Printables
Self Determination Printables
Independent Living Printables
Recreation & Leisure Printables
Career & Vocational Printables
Evelyn Jane Stories 
Learn: Teaching Strategies & Planning
Learn: ​ECC Units
Beginning of the Year Units ​​Fall UnitsWinter Units ​​Winter Units ​​Spring UnitsAnytime Units
Learn: ​Interactive Activities
Learn: Recorded Presentations
Learn: Complete Set Bonus ​