Trainings

Illinois DeafBlind Project provides asynchronous (take online any time) and synchronous (at a specific time, some in-person and some online) trainings. Asynchronous trainings that offer professional development credit are on the Illinois DeafBlind Project Moodle site. Information about synchronous webinars and in-person trainings are shared on the PRC calendar (https://www.philiprockcenter.org at “Upcoming Events") and through the Illinois DeafBlind Project Constant Contact mailing list. Sign up for Constant Contact information at https://www.philiprockcenter.org/resources/newsletters.  Recorded webinars and other videos that can be viewed for information, but not professional development hours, are on the project’s YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@ILDBP.

Image description: Text reading “Helping Young Children with Dual Sensory Loss Learn to Use Their Hands” underneath a photo of an infant’s hands holding a toy. In the top left corner of the photo is the word “Courses.”

Courses offered via Moodle can be completed at your pace. All required activities must be completed to receive a PD certificate. There is no formal “grading;” however, instructors monitor assignments and ensure assignment criteria are met. When an assignment has been documented as “completed” participants can move forward in the module. Assignments will be graded within three business days. Any temporary changes to this policy (holiday breaks, instructor vacations) will be shared within the Moodle site. Available types of PD and hours vary by course.

Sign up for a Moodle Account at https://training.ildbp.org/login/index.php.

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Once an account is created, go to your “Home” page to see available courses and self-enroll.

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To receive ISBE recognized PD hours, persons provide their IEIN number after selecting the type of credit they want for each course. The types of credit, and hours provided, for each course are shown on the home page.

Available Courses in Moodle:

Helping Young Children with Dual Sensory Loss Learn to Use Their Hands
https://apps.isbe.net/pdplus/index.html#/educator-activity-reg?id=7222

Introduction to Deafblindness and the Illinois Deaf-Blind Child Count
https://apps.isbe.net/pdplus/index.html#/educator-activity-reg?id=8308

Upcoming Synchronous Trainings:

See PRC Calendar

April 3, 2025 7:00pm Special Needs Trusts for Families
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9BT53H9

June 5,  2025 7:00pm ABLE Accounts for Families
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CT3GXHQ

Training Videos on YouTube:

YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@ILDBP

Social Security Disability Benefits – Futures Planning #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw9o1Cldgm0&t=12s