Today’s most complex learners need personalized instruction. The educators at Perkins School for the Blind have put their proven expertise and hands-on classroom techniques into Perkins Academy so teachers everywhere can help students with disabilities everyday. Courses are open for enrollment now; classes begin in January.
The Perkins CVI Certificate Program includes four self-paced courses that provide a strong foundation for any educator working with students with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). Created and taught by experts with hands-on classroom experience, each course incorporates best practices in an engaging format to help participants transform the lives of children with CVI.
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 ProtocolSM, a comprehensive and inclusive educational assessment tool for students with CVI. Free for a limited time to qualified educators who download The Perkins CVI Protocol.
Gain the tools to apply a holistic, student-centered approach in planning for students with CVI. Learn to integrate evidence-based strategies across curricular areas and educational contexts, fostering consistent progress and long-term success.
Learn how to determine and implement the ideal strategies to support students with CVI and discover practical strategies for integrating CVI into IEPs to ensure every student receives appropriate accommodations.
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The comprehensive and inclusive educational assessment tool for students with Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), created by The CVI Center at Perkins.
