Statewide Consortia for Teachers of the Visually Impaired
January 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
Join the GaDOE Office of State Schools – BVI Outreach and the Division for Exceptional Children for a statewide virtual webinar designed to support educators serving students with visual impairments.
This session will focus on IEP Compliance for Visual Impairment Eligibility, highlighting key components of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), including Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), measurable annual goals, special factors, and service options.
Participants will also have the opportunity to hear updates on the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) following its latest conference, including relevant information and resources to support educators and students with visual impairments.
Duration: 3 hours
Intended Audience: BVI/DB Professionals, Orientation & Mobility Specialist (COMS), Special Education Teachers, State Schools, Teacher of Students who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Deafblind (TVI)
DOE Office: State Schools
Topics: Assistive Technology, Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), Multiple Disabilities (VI), 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: Stephanie Hardwick - stephanie.hardwick@doe.k12.ga.us
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