Online Training for School Personnel Working with Students

Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

This training is designed for teachers (classroom, PE, music, art, etc.), therapists, and paraprofessionals who are working with a student who is blind or visually impaired. However, any school-based personnel working with students who are visually impaired would benefit from completing these modules.


  • There are a total of 5 modules, which include videos and quizzes.
  • Topics include a general overview of visual acuiti, orientation and mobility, the educational team for students with visual impairments, how to support students who are tactile learners or who have low vision, and more.
  • Participants can earn up to 5 inservice points.
  • Points may be used towards the recertification requirement of 20 inservice points in teaching students with disabilities (Rule 6A-40051, F.A.C.). 


Please share with any and all personnel in the state of Florida you feel may benefit from this training.

 

Anyone interested in participating should 

fill out this form 

to be added to the Canvas course dedicated to this group.

 

Email Cheri Hart with any questions or concerns. 

 

We hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity!