Distance Learning
Contact: Sherry Hahn, Distance Learning Coordinator
(360)696-6321 x133
The Project: WSSB’s Distance Learning Project currently has four “missions”, or areas identified for inclusion: Mission 1 is to provide online curriculum for WSSB students; Mission 2 is to provide curriculum online for other students not at WSSB; Mission 3 is to provide training for teachers and others in the field who work with students with visual impairments; and Mission 4 is to provide a comprehensive resource for families and others to either search through frequently asked questions or send a query about raising a child with a visual impairment.
Project Information
WSSB Project Update - May 2007DLC Video - High Speed
DLC Video - Low Band Width
Courses Currently Available for Registration (All courses have approved Clock Hours unless otherwise noted)
09/23 Beginning Braille - Olympia (and 2 lcoations via video conference)- Beginning with the Braille alphabet, students will learn the entire contracted Braille system. For those who need to take the BLUE exam this class will prepare you for that certification test. Clock hours available. Cost for this class is $350. Classes will be held approximately once a week.
Download Brochure HERE(DOC)
Download Syllabus/Agenda HERE (DOC)
Register HERE
10/08-10/09 Bookport Plus and Braille+ Mobile Manager Training - WSSB - PLEASE NOTE: HOUSING IS NOT PROVIDED
Maria Delgado—Trainer American Printing House for the Blind. Brought to you by Pacific & Northwest Consortium for Vision Education and Washington State School for the Blind.
Free for consortium members, $50 for non members.Space is limited, so sign up early!
Download Brochure HERE(PDF)
Download Syllabus/Agenda HERE (DOC)
Register HERE
Other learning opportunities
The Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics –
Session 1 September 11, 2010 9:30 – 2:00
Mountlake Terrace High School
21801 44th Ave. W.
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 – 3598
Please register with Chris Taylor: at Taylorc@edmonds.wednet.edu
Please provide the following information:
Name:
Email address:
Phone Contact
District/Position
Join Bookshare for a free webinar just for Washington educators!
Date: Wed., Sept. 15 at 3:30 pm PT
Get in Action with Bookshare and learn more about accessible digital books for your students with print disabilities
During this webinar we will cover the following topics:
· How to sign up for Bookshare
· How to access textbooks on Bookshare
· How to use our free reader software for Members
· How to stay connected with Bookshare
We have many new and exciting programs this school year including a Bookshare Mentor program that will help schools get into action with accessible instructional materials!
Sign up here: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=wbrnaj27sx60
Northeast Regional Center for Vision Education
NEW: Music Braille Class starting Fall 2010!
Instruction on Basic Eye Anatomy
Introuduction to the Perkins Brailler
Cranmer Abacus techniques
“Educating Children with Combined Hearing Loss and Visual Impairment,” a three-part recorded training posted on the WSDS website – 4.5 Washington State Clock Hours Available
Sustaining Braille Proficiency Literary ~ Nemeth
Courses available via DVD. Cost is $10! Please send an e-mail to Sherry Hahn (sherry.hahn@wssb.wa.gov) for more information and to order. Include title and date of course in your e-mail.
2/11/2009 Evidence-based Practice for Academic and Non-academic VI Students
4/22/2009 Using Braille Display with Screen Readers
4/29/2009 O & M for MIVI/DB Students
5/13/2009 VI Students with Vestibular Issues
9/14/2009 CBI Series: Introduction to CVI and the Roman Assessment
10/13/2009 Digital Accessible Information System
10/21/2009 Math for Students Who are Deafblind or Multiply and Visually Impaired
11/11/2009 New Teacher Series: Role of the TVI with Students who have Multiple Impairments
12/2/2009 Teaching Science to Students with Visual Impairments
12/9/2009 O & M for Babies and Pre-Schoolers
1/14/2010 New Teacher Series: Role of the TVI in Literacy Instruction
2/3/2010 O & M for Students with CVI
2/9/2010 How TSBVI Can Support Math Instruction
2/16/2010 Braille Music
3/11/2010 Behavior Considerations for Students with Deafblindness
4/21/2010 The Importance of Early Identification of Deafblindness in Babies