Literacy and CVI: High Phases II and III (winter session)
Support literacy achievement for students in late Phase II through Phase III who are ready to learn to read print.
Support literacy achievement for students in late Phase II through Phase III who are ready to learn to read print.
This course is designed for participants who have a foundational knowledge of CVI and a familiarity with the CVI Range. Participants will gain an understanding of the core components of effective literacy programs and the research supporting methods and strategies in each core area. Using the CVI Range information, participants will learn how a CVI overlay is created to provide visual access and support literacy achievement for students in late Phase II through Phase III who are ready to learn to read print. Parents, teachers of all specialties, and para-educators will add to their knowledge of literacy and what needs to be considered when participating in team decisions about planning and implementing literacy programs for CVI learners.
Participants will …
Roman Lantzy, C. A. (Ed.), (2018) Cortical Visual Impairment: Advanced Principles, Louisville, KY, The American Printing House for the Blind. Available through the publisher, APH Press, and Amazon.
You will have the opportunity to add 2 graduate credits to your registration for an additional $255.00 through Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg, MA). Instructions will be provided to registered participants two weeks before the start date.
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Judy Endicott, M.Ed. has been paid by Perkins to be the instructor for this class. She does not have nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Perkins School for the Blind is approved by the Continuing Education board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. See the course information for number of ASHA CEUs, instructional level, and content area. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.