Help Your Child or Teen Create a ‘Student Introduction’
It’s the start to a new school year and a time for students, parents, and school personnel to build new relationships. One way to be proactive and start the year with a new school team is to share an introduction about your unique student. This may be the first time that...
Back-to-School Tips for Teachers
It’s the beginning of the school year, which is always busy for education staff. MDE-LIO’s education consultants have been in your shoes and have put together some tips to help ease the back-to-school chaos:
- Create a list of all students on your caseload....
Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Children Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Going back to school can lead to feelings of anticipation and worry for students, parents, and teachers alike. As a parent, you are the “captain” of your child’s individualized education program (IEP) team! Preparing and communicating effectively with your child and...
New Parent Education Video Series
This summer, MDE-LIO launched a new parent education video series! This series is designed to give parents and caregivers insights and strategies for nurturing their child's growth.
We know the vital role that parents and caregivers play in their child’s education...
2023-2024 LIVE with LIO Webinar Schedule
MDE-LIO will once again offer LIVE with LIO webinars this school year. These webinars will continue to cover important topics of interest to those involved in the Blind/Visually Impaired (BVI) or Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) fields. We will host fewer LIVE with LIO...
July 2023 Camp T Newsletter
Please enjoy reading the July 2023 issue of the Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) newsletter, including recent camp visitors, facility updates, upcoming events, and more.
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Students Compete at Braille Challenge Finals; Michigan Teacher Wins Award
Braille onward! On June 24, these words echoed throughout the University of Southern California campus, where 51 contestants from across the globe had gathered for the 2023 Braille Challenge Finals.
Braille Challenge was created in 2000 by Braille Institute, a...