Teacher Information

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Teachers interested in proctoring Braille Challenge can register their students as participants online for the 2026 Braille Challenge from December 2025 to March 2026.

Register students NOW through March 1, 2026!

Discover Braille Challenge

Here at Braille Institute, we believe in the power of braille literacy and are excited to support your journey! If you’re looking for an inspiring and rewarding supplemental program for your students, you’re in the right place. Discover more about the Braille Challenge and how it can spark growth and confidence.

Teachers interested in proctoring Braille Challenge can register their students as participants online for the 2026 Braille Challenge from December 2025 to March 2026.6

Register your student NOW through March 1, 2026!

Why Proctor the Braille Challenge with Your Student?

Braille Challenge is available in two formats:

  1. In-Person at Regional Event
  2. Proctored by a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).

If a student is unable to attend a regional event in person, we highly recommend the TVI-proctored format.

Proctoring Made Easy for Teachers of the Visually Impaired

Teachers of the Visually Impaired are invited to order contests starting in December using our online contest order form. After you submit a form for one or more students, our team will promptly provide the necessary electronic supplemental materials. Contests will be shipped to the address you specify, along with a participation swag bag and a small gift for the proctoring teacher.

After administering the contest, simply return the completed materials. Your student(s) will then be eligible for the next round: Braille Challenge Finals.

Determining Grade Level

Teachers of the Visually Impaired will help determine the most appropriate age group category for each student. For emerging braille learners, we recommend the Foundational category. Discover more and order materials for this non-competitive category here.

Note: Students testing at grade level are eligible for Braille Challenge Finals.

Do you know an outstanding Teacher of the Visually Impaired? Nominate them for Teacher of the Year for Excellence in Braille Instruction!

New Foundational Category

Learn more here and order materials for the non-competitive Foundational category.

Contest Age Groups

Apprentice
1st and 2nd grades


Freshman

3rd and 4th grades


Sophomore

5th and 6th grades


Junior Varsity

7th, 8th and 9th grades


Varsity

10th, 11th and 12th grades

Foundational

Non-competitive and for early learners.

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Register students NOW through March 1, 2026!

Contact

International Programs

Email braillechallenge@brailleinstitute.org

Phone  323-906-3113

Phone  323-663-1111 ext. 1215