Division on Visual Impairments

VIDBEQ.61.2.Spring.2016

A quarterly newsletter from the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Visual Impairments containing practitioner tips for Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and other professionals.

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; Lorem Ipsum Dolor Spring 2016 13 In addition to completing a case study, trainees also complete at least seven observations of additional home-based early intervention sessions with a variety of providers (e.g. occupational therapist, physical therapist, etc.). Trainees reflect on these experiences and compare their observations to the guidelines suggested in the Agreed Upon Practices for Providing Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments (Workgroup on Principles and Practices in Natural Environments, 2008). . Conclusion The EL VISTA™ program provides avenues to increase the quality of services being provided to families. The first cohort of EL VISTA™ trainees will complete the program well prepared to return to their local community to serve families. Through the mentor relationship, trainees are meeting providers and establishing a network that will provide support once they are out in the field. Trainees are establishing professional development circles with 47

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