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Session Title: Navigating Educational Transitions for Visually Impaired Children from Early Intervention to Preschool & Beyond Presenter: Joy Calles, M.Ed, Senior Director Pre K-12 Services, Foundation for Blind ChildrenSession Content Description: This session will focus on how TVIs and other vision professionals can ensure that vision services and accommodations are meaningfully addressed during each educational transition. Participants will explore the role of the vision professional as both a qualified evaluator and a valuable member of the educational team, supporting collaboration between schools and families. The session will also examine how vision professionals can effectively support children and families while maintaining their responsibilities and compliance under IDEA.Learning objectives:1.Attendees will learn the requirements of the vision professional and the IEP team per IDEA and AZ State Regulations for children qualifying as visually impaired. 2.Vision professionals will understand their role and responsibility as a qualified evaluator for the MET and IEPAGENDA:2:30 Welcome Announcements2:35 Introductions of Speakers Presentation3:15 Questions and Answers3:25 Closing Information3:30 Goodbye |
