Professional Development Calendar

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Apr 30 - Jun 10
Accessible Literacy for Early Readers: Students Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Deafblind Sandra Kenrick Online Class | Multiple weeks Starts on April 30 – June 10, 2018 and runs for 6 weeks. This course emphasizes the importance of accessible literacy for children who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. Participants will...
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May 17
Active Learning: 5-Part Webinar Series Webinar | Approximately one hour This 5-part series of Active Learning webinars will focus on a variety of topics, such as setting up a classroom and schedule, choosing materials, addressing the student with CVI, using Active...
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Jun 11 - Jul 15
[SOLD OUT] Assessment of Students with CVI: Reliable Scoring of the CVI Range Dr. Sandra Newcomb Online Class | Multiple weeks SOLD OUT! Sign up to be on waiting list and we will notify you when an opening occurs. You can also check out other Online Classes offering at www.perkinselearning.org/earn-credits/online-class....
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Jun 13 - Jun 15
[SOLD OUT] Cortical Visual Impairment: An Overview and Understanding (in New Hampshire) Onsite Training | 1-2 days SOLD OUT! Please sign up for other Onsite Training or other CVI Online Classes. 3 Day Workshop with Christine Roman-Lantzy, Ph.D. Workshop Dates: June 13, 14 & 15, 2018 (note: Wednesday – Late...
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Jun 18 - Aug 12
Multimedia Accessibility in the Digital Classroom: Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments Dr. Yue-Ting Siu Online Class | Multiple weeks Starts on June 18 – August 12, 2018 and runs for 8 weeks. Early Bird expires on Monday, May 21st. This course will educate stakeholders on up and coming forms of digital instructional materials,...
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Jul 9 - Sep 2
Cortical Visual Impairment (Summer Session) Dr. Christine Roman Online Class | Multiple weeks Starts on July 9 – September 2, 2018 and runs for 8 weeks. This course will provide an overview of the principles and practices of working with students who have cortical visual impairment (CVI)....
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Jul 16 - Jul 18
Active Learning: Promoting Independence and Learning in Children with Multiple Special Needs Patty Obrutz, M.S., O.T.R/L Onsite Training | 1-2 days Join Ms.Patricia Obrzut, M.S., O.T.R/L., for a three days workshop on Monday, July 16 – Wednesday, July 18, 2018 to learn how to increase functional independence and developmental skills while...
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Jul 23 - Aug 26
Augmentative-Alternative Communication Strategies for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities Megan Mogan, MS, CCC-SLP Online Class | Multiple weeks Starts on July 23 – August 26, 2018 and runs for 5 weeks. Early Bird expires on Monday, June 25th. This course will offer practical Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies for...
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Jul 23 - Sep 9
Autism and Visual Impairment: The Better Together Curriculum Linda Hagood, M.A., CCC-SLP Online Class | Multiple weeks Starts on July 23 – September 9, 2018 and runs for 7 weeks. Early Bird expires on Monday, June 25th. This course, based on an activity-rich curriculum guide, will provide theoretical and practical...