Distance Learning
Contact: Sherry Hahn, Distance Learning Coordinator
(360)696-6321 x133
The Project: WSSB’s Distance Learning Project currently has four “missions”, or areas identified for inclusion: Mission 1 is to provide online curriculum for WSSB students; Mission 2 is to provide curriculum online for other students not at WSSB; Mission 3 is to provide training for teachers and others in the field who work with students with visual impairments; and Mission 4 is to provide a comprehensive resource for families and others to either search through frequently asked questions or send a query about raising a child with a visual impairment.
Project Information
WSSB Project Update - May 2007DLC Video - High Speed
DLC Video - Low Band Width
Courses Currently Available for Registration (All courses have approved Clock Hours unless otherwise noted)
Download full schedule here (Excel)
10/08/2009 - Beginning Braille class with Catherine Golding - $350 - Location Dept of Services for the Blind, Lacey WA. Information HERE
11/11/2009 New Teacher Series: Role of the TVI with Students who have Multiple Impairments - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Helping new teachers get off on a good footing, this first of a 3-part serries will focus on the role of the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments in serving students with visual and miltiple impairments. We will discuss topics such as direct versus consult models, assessment, role release, programming strategies and materials will be touched on. Master teachers and mentors are encouraged to join in to share their expertise.
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12/10/2009 Using Word 2007 with Speech - 3:45pm (1 hour) - Webinar - Free
Instructor: Bruce McClanahan
This class will be delivered via computer and audio will be via phone. Please contact Sherry Hahn (sherry.hahn@wssb.wa.gov) (360-696-6321 x133) with any questions.
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12/2/2009 Teaching Science to Students with Visual Impairments - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Description: A critical core curriculum area is Science, and students who are visually impaired need a good foundation in the sciences like their nondisabled peers. Margaret Robinson offers practical strategies, interventions, and resources for teaching science to a student with visual impairments.
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12/9/2009 O & M for Babies and Pre-Schoolers - 8:00am-10:00am - Video Conference - $35
Description: Movement is critical to a child's early development in all areas.That is why good early intervention requires educational staff to consider orientation and mobility needs very early on for students with visual impairments. This broadcast will shed light on the role of the COMS in working with babies and pre-schoolers, and discuss assessment strategies and instruction for children birth to six.
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1/14/2010 New Teacher Series: Role of the TVI in Literacy Instruction - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Description: TVIs play a critical role in literacy instruction for students with visual impairments. This broadcast, the second in a 3-part series, will help new teachers gain a better understanding of how they can support literacy learning with their students and why they should be doing this.
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2/3/2010 O & M for Students with CVI - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Description: Ruth Ann Marsh & Sara Kitchen share a discussion about providing orientation and mobility to students with cortical vision impairment. What are some of the considerations for the O & M Assessment and how should COMS modify their programming approaches for students with CVI? Tune in and find out.
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2/9/2010 How TSBVI Can Support Math Instruction - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Description: TSBVI offers a variety of supports for teaching math to students with visual impairments including wer-based resources, Special Program math classes and workshops. Learn more about these resources and how to accesss them from Susan Osterhaus, math teacher extraordinaire.
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2/16/2010 Braille Music - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Description: Many students with visual impairments enjoy reading and playing music. This broadcast will familiarize music teachers and others learn about scanning, creating, editing and embossing music Braille. Indluded is a demonstration of a student LimeAloud and JAWS to create, edit and emboss music Braille.
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3/11/2010 Behavior Considerations for Students with Deafblindness - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Description: Students with deafblindness face incredible stresses in their school and community settings that often result in behavioral challenges. This TETN will focus on some of the issues and strategies for addressing behavioral concerns for these students.
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4/8/2010 New Teacher Series: Role of the TVI with Low Vision Students - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Description: The final broadcast of our 3-part series for new teachers takes a look at the support needed by a low vision student from his/her teacher of the visually impaired. Chrissy will discuss the TVIs role in assessment, IEP development, service delivery models, and instruction for these students
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4/21/2010 The Importance of Early Identification of Deafblindness in Babies - 11:30am-1:30pm - Video Conference - $35
Description: When a child with disabilities is born it may take several years or more to determine the extent of his/her disabilities. Unfortunately when vision and hearing loss go undetected and appropriate intervention is delayed, serious developmental delays are likely. Early intervention can often make a huge difference for the child and his/her family. This broadcast will discuss why early identification of vision and hearing loss is so critical and makes a case for improving our early support to these children and their families.
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Other learning opportunities
Northeast Regional Center for Vision Education
Instruction on Basic Eye Anatomy
Introuduction to the Perkins Brailler
Cranmer Abacus techniques
Sustaining Braille Proficiency Literary ~ Nemeth
Courses available via DVD. Cost is $10! Please send an e-mail to Sherry Hahn (sherry.hahn@wssb.wa.gov) for more information and to order. Include title and date of course in your e-mail.
9/24/2008 Part 1 of 2: Routines for Visually Impaired and Deafblind Students
10/1/2008 Part 2 of 2: Using Infused Skills Assessments Leading to Routine
11/19/2008 Using Drawing With Low Vision Deaf/blind Students
12/2/2008 Tools to Assist in Recruiting VI Professionals
12/10/2008 Recreation and Leisure for VI Students
2/11/2009 Evidence-based Practice for Academic and Non-academic VI Students
4/22/2009 Using Braille Display with Screen Readers
4/29/2009 O & M for MIVI/DB Students
5/13/2009 VI Students with Vestibular Issues
9/9/2009 What's Happening at TSBVI?
9/14/2009 CBI Series: Introduction to CVI and the Roman Assessment
9/28/2009 Part 2 of 2: Using Christine Roman's CVI Assessment
10/13/2009 Digital Accessible Information System
10/21/2009 Math for Students Who are Deafblind or Multiply and Visually Impaired