Anthony DeGori

Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired

Western Suffolk BOCES

09.2014 - Current

Collaborated and supported classroom teachers promoting best practices for fostering inclusion and maintaining high expectations when teaching students with visual impairments.
Collaborated with educational teams including parents on material adaptation and inclusion of students with visual impairments in general and special educational settings.
Administered functional low-vision assessments to determine eligibility for low-vision services, and recommended appropriate IEP accommodations and modifications.
Provide instruction in compensatory skills including: Braille, low vision devices, assistive technology, adaptive devices, daily living skills, social skills, study skills, and self advocacy.
Provide consultation and assistance to teachers and other support personnel as to physical and instructional modifications needed for each student.
Preparing, implementing and evaluating an educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs.
Monitor and assess the progress of children with Visual Impairments and to use the information gained for planning, advice and practice.
Contribute to the development of Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s) with goals, modifications and adaptations.
Connecting and building relationships with principals, teachers, supporting personnel, and building staff.
Visually modifying material for students academic and visual needs.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Develop and implement individualized instruction to address vision, academic and functional needs to each student on the caseload.