Professional Development Calendar

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Mar 26
Creating IEP's for Students with CVI-New Hampshire Ellen Mazel, M.Ed., CTVI Onsite Training | 1 day Creating quality IEPs will foster visual improvements and recognition of materials and learning sequences.
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Mar 29
Making A.T. in Minutes for Blind and Low Vision and Multiple Disabilities Dr. Therese Willkomm Onsite Training | 1 day This hands on workshop will discuss and demonstrate over 75 different assistive technology solutions that can be created in minutes!
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Apr 8 - Jun 3
Cortical Visual Impairment (Spring 2019) Dr. Christine Roman, Christopher Russell Online Class | Multiple weeks The course will include information pertaining to the causes of CVI and program planning/interventions for individuals with CVI.
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Apr 15 - May 26
The What's the Complexity Framework: Designing a visually accessible school day for the child with CVI (Spring Session) Matt Tietjen, M.Ed., CTVI Online Class | Multiple weeks Learn to use the What's the Complexity Framework to guide the educational team in designing a visually accessible school day for for children with CVI.
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Apr 18
Active Learning: Webinar Series Webinar | Approximately one hour This webinar series will be presented by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Penrickton Center for Blind Children, and Perkins eLearning.
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May 2 - May 3
Active Learning:Maine- Promoting Independence and Learning in Children with Multiple Special Needs Patty Obrutz, M.S., O.T.R/L Onsite Training | Multiple days Learn how to increase functional independence and developmental skills while reducing stereotypical, self-injurious or aggressive behaviors.
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Jun 3 - Jul 7
Augmentative-Alternative Communication Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities Megan Mogan, MS, CCC-SLP Online Class | Multiple weeks Students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities often require Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies.
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Jun 10 - Jul 14
Assessment of Students with CVI: Reliable Scoring of the CVI Range (Summer Session) Online Class | Multiple weeks An in-depth course in scoring the CVI Range to improve your reliability in assessing children. Extensive knowledge of CVI is a prerequisite.
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Jun 17 - Aug 11
Multimedia Accessibility in the Digital Classroom: Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments Dr. Yue-Ting Siu Online Class | Multiple weeks This course will address current tools to access multimedia content, and ways to integrate technology into a student’s workflow in the classroom.
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Jun 24 - Aug 18
Phase III CVI Dr. Christine Roman Online Class | Multiple weeks This course will provide content related to students who have cortical visual impairment (CVI) and who are considered to be in Phase III CVI.
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Jul 8 - Aug 25
Autism and Visual Impairment: The Better Together Curriculum Linda Hagood, M.A., CCC-SLP Online Class | Multiple weeks This online course provides theoretical and practical information for teaching social communication skills to students with visual impairment and autism.
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Jul 11 - Jul 12
5th Annual Perkins CVI Symposium: Perspectives on CVI Onsite Training | Multiple days Save the date! Join us for a two-day workshop on Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12 which presents a rare opportunity to listen to top CVI experts
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Sep 23 - Nov 17
Cortical Visual Impairment (Fall 2019) Dr. Christine Roman, Christopher Russell Online Class | Multiple weeks The course will include information pertaining to the causes of CVI and program planning/interventions for individuals with CVI.
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Sep 30 - Nov 3
Assessment of Students with CVI: Reliable Scoring of the CVI Range (Fall Session) Online Class | Multiple weeks An in-depth course in scoring the CVI Range to improve your reliability in assessing children. Extensive knowledge of CVI is a prerequisite.
Oct 14 - Dec 1
Applied Behavioral Analysis for Students with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities Patrice Glancy, B.C.B.A Online Class | Multiple weeks Identify and practice ABA approaches that will support students who are visually impaired, blind, Deafblind or multiply disabled.
Little girl with CVI
Oct 28 - Dec 15
The What's the Complexity Framework: Designing a visually accessible school day for the child with CVI (Fall Session) Matt Tietjen, M.Ed., CTVI Online Class | Multiple weeks Learn to use the What's the Complexity Framework to guide the educational team in designing a visually accessible school day for for children with CVI.