AEA Staff May be Interested in the Educational Excellence for the Blind & Visually Impaired Summer Institute

Summer Institute’s design provides a variety of sessions to help prepare paraeducators, general education and special education teachers from school districts as well as AEA staff to support students with visual impairments. Sessions address literacy, math, STEM, assistive technology, students with additional disabilities including blindness, transition (Part B to C and age 14) and general sessions about working with students having visual impairments. 

Sessions presented by Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired consultants, staff and outside presenters range in time from 90 minutes to 3 hours. The 2020 Summer Institute will provide sessions virtually to allow for participation during restrictions related to COVID-19. Summer Institute will not be offering license renewal or ACVREP credit this year. Educational staff wishing to attend who are not currently working with a student having a visual impairment and those wishing to attend only specific sessions will be able to do so. 

You can find more information about the Summer Institute on the Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired website. 

• Summer Institute 2020 Registration 
• Summer Institute 2020 Agenda 

If you have any questions, contact Cindy Bryan.