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Thursday, September 21 from 6 9 p.m. A Focus on Local Talent / Secondary TransitionMichelle Reed, Dana McMullen, Hanna Waldman, and Laverne Dell will present on DVR Transition Services - including WIOA mandate, referral for Pre-ETS services, summer program and training provide this year, services/training/workshops offered during the school year, and summer transition programming anticipated for 2018. Sally Burch will present on Meaningful Books: Making Books Meaningful for Students with BVI and Additional Disabilities. Tanni Anthony will provide updates on proposed ECEA changes specific to the Colorado eligibility criteria of Visual Impairment, including Blindness.Friday and Saturday, September 22 and 23 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Strategies to See: Strategies for Learners with Cerebral / Cortical Visual ImpairmentDiane Sheline is our presenter on both days. She comes highly recommended from other state personnel who have brought her to their state for training. She has authored a book on Strategies to See. Each AU in attendance will receive a copy of the book as their primary handout. The word across the country is that Diane really brings a high level conversation and personal experience (hands on and interactive) with CVI-based strategies. She will be bringing many materials to showcase and discuss. CVi is our leading cause of visual impairment in the country and it is critical that every TVI in our state is well versed on how best to support the educational needs of these learners. |
