Perkins eLearning course

January 16, 2023 - March 12, 2023

“An inclusive overview of cortical/cerebral visual impairment describing the condition, its causes and associated medical conditions, and the educational and development impacts of brain-based visual impairment.

Course participants will study the work of leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of brain-based visual impairment, including Dr. Gordon Dutton, Judy Endicott, Dr. Creig Hoyt, Dr. Amanda Lueck, Ellen Mazel, Dr. Nicola McDowell, Dr. Lotfi Merabet, Peg Palmer, Tammy Reisman, Dr. Christine Roman-Lantzy, Diane Sheline, Marguerite Tibaudo, Matt Tietjen and more.

There are 8 sessions included in this training module that describe the condition of cortical/cerebral visual impairment, its causes and associated medical conditions, and the educational and development impacts of brain-based visual impairment.

Module 1:The Brain, Causes and Theories of CVI

Module 2: The Visual Behaviors of CVI, Part I

Module 3: The Visual Behaviors of CVI, Part II

Module 4: Assessment Tools, Inventories and Screenings

Module 5: Applying Assessment Results, Part I

Module 6: Applying Assessment Results, Part II

Module 7: Applying Assessment Results, Part III

Module 8: Collaboration: Building a Balanced and Accessible School Day”