VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 4
Use of the OHOA Modules
NCDB provides consultation and technical support to state deaf-blind
projects and universities who use the OHOA modules for intervener training and
has established groups where professionals can share how they use the modules
and discuss challenges and solutions. The groups began in 2013 with the formation
of a community of practice, which met online to share materials, participate in
group problem-solving, and form work groups to address common issues related to
use of the modules.
In 2019, NCDB started a peer-learning community called the Training
Interveners Group, consisting of state deaf-blind project staff who train
interveners. They meet quarterly to discuss the training, promotion, and
employment of interveners, state-specific systems change activities and materials
for fostering the intervener model.
NCDB also established a peer-learning community called Improving and
Implementing Professional Development Practices, which provides support to state
deaf-blind projects working to embed the OHOA modules into their state
professional development systems for both certified educators and paraeducators.
State projects in this peer-learning community come together to discuss
professional development systems and best practices, learn from guest experts
about professional development systems, and develop plans to improve
