The CVI Center at Perkins is a leader in CVI training. We’re here to support you through your CVI learning journey every step of the way. Our professional development offerings are rooted in current science and promising practices, and center the lived experiences of people with CVI. They are designed for educators, service providers (TVIs, O&Ms, OTs, PTs, SLPs), school administrators, and parents. Our offerings include:
Build your expertise in the leading cause of childhood blindness, Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment, with The Perkins CVI Certificate Program through Perkins Academy.
Learn about the impact of CVI, how to use The Perkins CVI Protocol to assess students, and equip yourself with the intervention strategies and instructional planning practices used in classrooms at Perkins School for the Blind and by Perkins-trained teachers all over the world. The 4-course certificate program is on-demand starting in January 2025.
Learn the fundamentals of CVI, including its definition, prevalence, and associated conditions, dive into the sixteen visual behaviors associated with CVI, and explore strategies for supporting individuals with CVI..
Gain expertise in assessing students using The Perkins CVI Protocol℠, a comprehensive and inclusive educational assessment tool for students with CVI.
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Equip yourself with the knowledge to implement evidence-based interventions across curricular areas and educational contexts.
We’re on a mission to reach 50,000 kids with CVI in 3 years. Join us!
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