KSDE TASN

This is a reimbursement program
- The student pays for classes and after the class has been completed the student completes and sends me the following:
  - Reimbursement form
  - Copy of receipts for books
  - Copy of paid tuition
  - Copy of unofficial transcript with final grade(s)
The grant will reimburse up to a total of $750 for books
For those applying for O&M there is reimbursement for accommodations when staying at the university for the blind fold course.
Administrator within a school district signs and agreement stating their intention to have the student work within their district.
Waivers can be gained for work as a TSVI while working on the degree.
- Provisional License Requirement for KSDE
4 trainings and PD opportunities provided by KSSB Field Service that the student attends over the course of 2 years
- Year 1
  - Functional Vision Assessment Training (for TSVI and O&M)
  - Vision Symposium (for TSVI and O&M)
- Year 2
  - Learning Media Assessment Training (for TSVI)
  - Learning Media Considerations for Students with Significant Needs (for TSVI)
  - Orientation and Mobility Assessment Training (for O&M)
  - Vision Symposium (for TSVI and O&M)
Once coursework has been completed the students then participate in 1 year of eMentoring with a KSSB field service member
KSSB also provides field service staff members to work with and mentor throughout their time in school and during their time in the role of a TSVI and/or O&M

Kansas Teachers of Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists Preparation and Mentorship