Start time: 8:30 a.m.
End time: 3 p.m.
TBA
Description
Please note: Registration is not yet open. It will open in November 2025.
Are you ready to sharpen your expertise in access technology assessments? Join MDE RBLV for a dynamic three-part workshop designed specifically for teachers of students with blindness or low vision (TVIs).
Through interactive demonstrations, guided practice, and collaborative discussions, participants will learn to:
- conduct thorough assessments of student technology needs
- partner effectively with families, educators, and service providers
- identify and recommend the right tools to foster independence
- integrate practical strategies and resources into everyday instruction
Participants will also gain skills, resources, and strategies to support students in achieving academic and functional success, both in and beyond the classroom.
SCECHs and ACVREP credits are pending.
Audience
This workshop is for school personnel and adult family members supporting students in Michigan who are blind or low vision (BLV). College students studying BLV-related professions are also invited to attend.
Schedule
This workshop will be held online and in person:
Day 1 (Online):
January 23, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Days 2 and 3 (In Person):
March 6, 2026 and May 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location TBA
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations at least three weeks prior to the event. Outside agencies MDE-LIO contracts with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.