Organization & Time Management StrategiesBy: Carmen Willings
teachingvisuallyimpaired.com Updated June 12, 2025 Organization is not just a practical tool—it’s a skill rooted in the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) that we teach to our students who are blind or have low vision. Modeling strong organizational habits reinforces their value. For TVIs, being organized helps prevent lost time, protects materials from damage, and ensures smooth service delivery across multiple schools and students.
Getting and Staying OrganizedThe start of the school year is a natural time to get organized, but it’s equally important to maintain that organization. If systems begin to unravel mid-year, take time to reassess and reorganize.
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Schedules & AppointmentsUse multiple systems:
Planned Weekly ScheduleDuring preplanning, build your weekly schedule based on:
Key Organizational Practices
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