Professional Development Series for Educators & Related Service Providers
HONORARIUM REGISTRATION CLOSED
Concentration in Deafblindness
& High Intensity Support Needs
Interested in high quality coursework this Summer or next school year? Join us for virtual coursework with Utah State University!
Cost: $450 per 3-credit course
Honorariums reimburse $400.
FALL 2024 An Introduction to Deafblindness and Assessment and Instructional Planning are offered.
Each course includes:
- Three hours of online work every week.
- Synchronous online meetings throughout the semester.
Course Descriptions
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Course 1:
An Introduction to
Deafblindness
Instructor: Brandy Sebera
This first course will provide foundational
knowledge of deafblindness and the impact
of hearing and vision loss on learning and
communication, as well as key evidence-based
instructional strategies for supporting those with
deafblindness. This course includes content from
the following NCDB Open Hands, Open Access
Modules: Overview of Deafblindness, The Sensory
System, the Brain and Learning, Building Trusted
Relationships, Touch for Connection and Learning,
Maximizing Vision and Hearing, The Role of the
Intervener and Intervener Strategies.
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Course 3:
Deafblindness: Assessment
and Instructional Planning
Instructor: Julie Maier
The course includes an overview of assessment
strategies, assessment instruments, and the
development of specific and measurable IEP
goals based on authentic assessment data. In
addition, the course includes content from the
following NCDB Open Hands, Open Access
Modules: Availability for Learning, Routines
for Participation and Learning, Behavior and
Environmental Supports, and Introduction to
Orientation and Mobility.
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While these courses are not required to be completed sequentially, it will be beneficial to have foundational knowledge in the content areas included in course 1 to enrolling in course 3. Courses will be held on a rotating basis from semester to semester.
Illinois educators can also apply for an honorarium that will reimburse most of the registration costs after successful completion of coursework.
Apply here for the Fall honorarium.
View the full Fall flyer here.