Statewide Consortia for Teachers of the Visually Impaired
September 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
A statewide virtual webinar designed to support educators serving students with visual impairments.
This session will provide important state updates, resources, and information for educators supporting students with visual impairments.
Participants will also hear from partner organizations across the state and region that offer support, tools, and programs to help deliver high-quality instruction. In addition, the Smokey Powell Center will share information on conducting effective Assistive Technology Assessments, from the referral process to implementation, learning how to gather meaningful data, collaborate with team members, and develop recommendations that support student access and independence.
Duration: 3 hours
Intended Audience: Assessment Staff, Assistive Technology Specialist (AT), DHH/BVI Early Intervention Specialist, Low Vision Therapist (CLVT), Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS), Special Education Teachers, State Schools, Teacher of Students who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Deafblind (TVI), Vocational Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT)
DOE Office: State Schools
Topics: Accessible Materials (DHH/BVI), Assessment, Assistive Technology, Braille Literacy, Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), DHH/BVI Early Intervention, Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), Orientation & Mobility (O&M), Special Education, Special Student Services
Event Type: Event - Single
Delivery Mode(s): Virtual
Event will be recorded: Yes
Primary Contact: Tara Bowie - Tara.bowie@doe.k12.ga.us
Secondary Contact: Emily Adams - emily.adams@doe.k12.ga.us
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