Events

Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education

Save the Date: Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education 2027
February 26–27, 2027

Join us in February for the 2027 Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education: “Co-Creating With Community.” The event will feature two days of engaging sessions for professionals, families, and community members taking place both in-person on the TSBVI campus and virtually. Registration is set to open in the fall! Stay tuned for more details.

Location

Hybrid: In-Person in Austin at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired OR Virtual

About

Join us at the Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education, a welcoming and empowering gathering for everyone who supports children and youth who are deafblind. Held biennially in odd-numbered years and hosted by TSBVI Outreach and the Texas Deafblind Projectlink opens in a new window, this symposium brings together family members, new and seasoned professionals, students, and friends of the community in a dynamic learning space.

Whether you want to discover new research, explore hands-on strategies, or learn from leaders in deafblind education, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to connect theory to practice. More than just a conference, the Texas Symposium on Deafblind Education is an opportunity to strengthen our community, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections with families and colleagues from across Texas and beyond.

To support ongoing professional growth, participants can earn continuing education credits (ACVREP and SBEC) while staying current on best practices.

Questions? Reach out to txdeafblindproject@tsbvi.edu.

Finished Box Friday

Virtual
Monthly on Fridays; Aug. 2026–May 2027

Join us for conversation and connection as we wrap up the week and put Friday in the finished box. Together, we’ll break down big, relevant topics — selected by you, the participants — through casual, collaborative discussion. Come ready to chat, reflect, and connect with others supporting students who are deafblind.

Please complete the linked Google Formlink opens in a new window to register. Prior to each session, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and any relevant materials. You will need to log into your Zoom account to participate.

For questions, please contact Sarah Mossberger.

Finished Box Friday Registration

Tactile Language Study Series

Virtual
Monthly on Tuesdays; Sept. 2026–May 2027

Join us for a flexible professional learning series based on the book, If You Can See It, You Can Support It.link opens in a new window Each session will focus on a tactile language theme, combining a brief chapter overview with real-world examples and collaborative discussion. Come to one session or attend them all and leave with strategies you can use right away to support communication for individuals who are deafblind or have complex access needs.

Tactile Language Study Series Registration

Introduction to the Intervener Team Model

Austin, Texas
October 21–22, 2026

Educational interveners need specialized skills related to deafblind education in order to provide one-on-one instructional support to students who are deafblind. An intervener’s effectiveness is increased with appropriate supervision and support from the IEP team. To meet the needs of interveners in Texas, the Texas Deafblind Project at Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is pleased to announce the 2026 Introduction to the Intervener Team Model Training.

This workshop provides information for the intervener and the team on:

  • Impact & Implications of Being Deafblind
  • Intervener Competencies & Training Updates
  • Intervener and Team Roles & Responsibilities
  • Interaction & Tactile-Bodily Perspective
  • Intervention Issues & Considerations
  • Tools and Strategies to Support the Student Profile
  • Behavior: Shifting Our Perspective for Positive Change
Intro to Intervener Registration

Community of Practice (CoP) for Students with Complex Access and Communication Needs

Virtual
Quarterly; Sept. 2026–April 2027

Join us for a collaborative Community of Practice designed for educators and other related service providers supporting students with complex access and/or communication needs. Together, we will explore how behavior is a form of communication, and how to interpret, support, and respond to students’ unique sensory and communication profiles. Through case discussions, shared strategies, and evidence-informed tools, we’ll focus on proactive approaches to co-regulation and meaningful engagement. Whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience, this CoP is a space to reflect, learn, and grow alongside others committed to creating supportive, accessible learning environments.

CoP Registration