Vision Impairment Consortium Course Schedule

(Unless otherwise noted, the following courses will be delivered through video conferencing. Students will need to go to the cooperating school of their choice to participate. Course information is subject to change.)

Tentative Fall 2009 VI Schedule of Classes

EDSE 411/511: Characteristics of Students with Visual Impairments (1 cr.)
Online (real time on Adobe Connect)
Tuesdays
4:00pm-6:40pm
9/1/09-9/29/09 (only meets for 5 weeks)
Instructor: Kim Avila
All students can participate from home. High speed internet access is required to participate.

Textbook Information:
Foundations of Education, Volume II: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments (2d ed.). (Set of two volumes required)
http://www.afb.org/store/product.asp?sku=FOE%2DSet%2De&mscssid=MBTREAXB76DX8MWUJDAQJH1ADC9X0R89

EDSE 412/512: Braille Code (3 cr.)
Thursdays
4:00pm-6:40pm
9/3/09-12/17/09
KA 101
Instructor: Kim Avila

Textbook Information:
1) Instruction Manual for Braille Transcribing, 4th Edition. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
ISBN: 0-8444-1016-0

2) Drills Reproduced in Braille: Supplement to Instruction Manual for Braille Transcribing (above).
ISBN: 0-8444-1016-0

Both Books are also available online at: http://www.loc.gov/nls/bds/manual/index.html in PDF format free of charge.

In addition, participants must have the ability to download Perky Duck, at:
http://duxburysystems.com/product2.asp?product=Perky%20Duck&level=free&action=pur

EDSE 513: Medical & Educational Implications of Visual Impairments (3 cr.)
Online (asynchronous in Bb)
8/31/09-12/21/09
With one face-to-face weekend
Fri., 10/2/09, 5pm-8pm, Sat., 10/3/09, 8am-4pm & Sun., 10/4/09, 8am-11am in KA103
Instructor: TBD

Textbook Information:
1) Levack, N., Stone, G., & Bishop, V. (1994). Low Vision: A Resource
Guide with Adaptations for Students with Visual Impairments. Austin,
Texas; Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Link: http://www.tsbvi.edu/publications/lv.htm

2) Riordan-Eva, P, and Whitcher, J. (2007) Vaughan & Asbury's
General Ophthalmology, 17th ed. Stamford, CT: Appleton and Lange.
ISBN: 978-0071378314

EDSE 522/EDIT 412/522: AT for Students with Sensory Impairments (2 cr.)
Tuesdays
4:00pm-6:40pm
10/6/09-12/15/09 (only meets for 10 weeks, following completion of EDSE 411/511)
KA 103
Instructor: Korey Singleton

Textbook Information:
2008 AccessWorld Guide to Assistive Technology Products (Paperback)

EDSE 790: VI Internship (1-4 cr.)
8/31/09-12/21/09

EDSE 791: Midpoint Portfolio (1 cr.)
Wednesdays
9/16, 10/21 & 11/18 (only meets 3 times)
4:00pm-6:40pm
Kellar Annex 2
Instructor: Marci Kinas Jerome

EDSE 792: Final Portfolio (1 cr.)
Wednesdays
9/2 and 12/9 (only meets twice)
7:20pm-10:00pm
KH 105
Instructor: Michael Behrmann

Summer 2009 Schedule

EDSE 411/511: Characteristics of Students with Visual Impairments (1 cr.)
Online (real time on Adobe Connect)
Tuesdays
4:30pm-7:10pm
5/19/09-6/16/09 (only meets for 5 weeks)
Instructor: Stacy Kelly
All students can participate from home. High speed internet access is required to participate.

Textbook Information:
Foundations of Education, Volume II: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments (2d ed.).
(Set of two volumes required)

EDSE 414/514: Orientation & Mobility for Students with Visual Impairments (2 cr.)
Online (asynchronous on Bb)
5/18/09-7/6/09
With one face-to-face weekend on the Fairfax Campus of GMU. You will be contacted upon enrollment with information regarding directions, parking and dorm cost.
Sat., 7/11/09, 9am-5pm & Sun., 7/12/09, 9am-2pm
Instructor: Steve Ferguson

Textbook Information:
1) Blash, B., Weiner & Walsh (1997) Foundations of orientation and mobility, 2nd Edition. New York: American Foundation for the Blind

2) Pogrund, R. & Fazzi, D. (2002). Early focus: Working with young children who are blind or visually impaired and their families, 2nd edition. New York: American Foundation for the Blind.

EDSE 532: Positive Behavior Supports (3 cr.)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
4:00pm-6:40pm
5/19/09-7/8/09
KA 103
Instructor: Ted Hoch
*After the first week of class, class will meet face-to-face on Wednesdays only and students will have out of class assignments and activities assigned to them in place of meeting on Tuesdays.

Textbook Information:
1) Carr, R.G., Levin, L., McConnachie, G., Carlson, J.I., Kemp, D.C., & Smith, C.E. (1994).
Communication-based intervention for problem behavior. Baltimore: Brookes.

2) O’Neill, R.E., Horner, R.H., Albin, R.W., Sprague, J.R., Storey, K., & Newton, J.S. (1997).
Functional assessment and program development for problem behavior. New York: International Thomson Publishing.

EDSE 613: Teaching Methods for Students with Visual Impairments (3 cr.)
Thursdays
5/21/09-7/9/09
4:00pm-10:00pm
KA 102
Instructor: Kim Avila
*Class will meet live from 4:00pm-6:40pm only. Students will have out of class assignments and activities assigned to them in place of meeting from 7:20pm-10:00pm.

Textbook Information:
1) Foundations of Education, Volume II: Instructional Strategies for Teaching Children and Youths with Visual Impairments (2d ed.). (Set of two volumes required)
Students may already have this book as it is the required text the Characteristics class.

2) Mani, M.N.G., Plernchaivanich, A, Ramesh, G.R., & Campbell, L. (2005). Mathematics Made Easy for Children with Visual Impairment. Philadelphia, PA: Towers Press, Overbrook School for the Blind.
Ordering Information can be found at: http://www.icevi.org/publications/MathBrochure.htm

3) Technology for All: Assistive Technology in the Classroom
© 2001 by Towers Press, Overbrook school for the Blind
Purchase directly from Overbrook School for the Blind: http://www.obs.org/page.php?ITEM=78

EDSE 616: Braille Reading & Writing (3 cr.)
Mondays
6/1/09-7/27/09
4:30pm-9:00pm
KA 101
Instructor: Peggy Sinclair-Morris

Textbook Information:

1) Craig, R.H. (1997). Learning the Nemeth Braille Code. Louisville, KY: American Printing House for the Blind

EDSE 790: VI Internship (1-4 cr.)
6/15/09-8/07/09

EDSE 791: Midpoint Portfolio (1 cr.)
TBD

EDSE 792: Final Portfolio (1 cr.)
TBD

Spring 2009 Schedule

Course Title	Day	Meeting Time	Start and End Dates
EDSE 411/511: Characteristics of Students w/ VI	Tuesday	4:00pm-6:40pm Course meets online in real time (live) using Adobe Connect (Breeze). All students can participate from home. High speed internet access is required* to participate.*	1/27/09-2/24/09 1 credit course only meets 5 times.
Required Text for Characteristics of Students with Visual Impairments Foundations of Education, 2nd Edition (Set of two volumes required) Edited by M. Cay Holbrook, PhD, Alan J. Koenig, Ed.D. Includes Volume 1 and Volume 2 Price $55.00 ($110.00 in hardcover) Format: Online (also available in: ASCII Disc, Hardcover) ISBN: FOE-Set-e Publisher: AFB Press Availability: Immediately
EDSE 418/518: Curriculum & Assessment for Students w/ VI	Thursday	4:00pm-6:40pm EDSE 518: Curriculum & Assessment for Students w/ VI will be in room KA102 at the Kellar Annex, 3807 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 (free standing building that is caddy-corner behind the CVS at the Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center in Fairfax City).	1/22/09 - 4/30/09 3 credits
Required Text for Curriculum and Assessment for Students with Visual Impairments Main Text: Goodrich, S. & Wittenstein, S. (Eds). (2003). Collaborative assessment: Working with students who are blind or visually impaired, including those with additional disabilities. New York: American Foundation for the Blind Learning Media Assessment of Students With Visual Impairments: A Resource Guide for Teachers (Spiral-bound) by Alan J. Koenig (Author), M. Cay Holbrook (Author)
EDSE 662: Consultation & Collaboration	Tuesday	7:20pm-10:00pm Fred Orelove (VCU)	1/20/09-4/28/09 3 credits

Course Numbers at Different Sites

(Note: this information will continue to be updated as each school finalizes their individual course approval processes)

VI Course Title	GMU	JMU	RU	ODU	NSU
Characteristics of Students w/ VI	EDSE 411/511	EXED 435/530	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX
AT for Individuals w/ Sensory Impairments	EDSE 422/522	EXED 431/531	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX
Medical & Educational Implications of VI	EDSE 513	EXED 631	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX
Braille Code	EDSE 412/512	EXED 432/532	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX
Braille Reading & Writing	EDSE 616	EXED 632	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX
Positive Behavior Supports	EDSE 532 Positive Behavior Supports	EXED 510 Systematic Behavioral Interventions	EDSP 670 Behavior Mgmt. & Social Skills Develop.	ESSE 511 Behavior Mgmt. Techniques for Students w/ Disabilities	SPE 516 Man. Human Behavior
Curriculum & Assessment for Students w/ VI	EDSE 418/518	EXED 434/534	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX
Orientation & Mobility for Students w/ VI	EDSE 414/514	EXED 433/533	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX
Teaching Methods for Students w/ VI	EDSE 613	EXED 633	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX
Practicum in VI	EDSE 790	EXED 634	EDSP 660	ESSE XXX	SPE XXX

Fall 2008 Schedule

Course Title	Day	Meeting Time	Start and End Dates
Characteristics of Students w/ VI	Wednesday	4:00pm-6:40pm (Online in real time using Adobe Connect)	Aug. 27 – Sep. 24 (1 cr. course only meets for five weeks)
Assistive Technology for Individuals w/ Sensory Impairments	Wednesday	4:00pm-6:40pm	Oct. 1 – Dec. 3 (2 cr. course only meets for ten weeks)
Braille Code	Thursday	4:00pm-6:40pm	Aug. 28 – Dec. 4
Medical & Educational Implications of VI	Self-paced (Blackboard)	On-campus face-to-face meeting dates - Friday, Oct. 3(5:30 to 8:30 pm), Saturday, October 4 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm), and Sunday, October 5 (8:00 am to 12:00 pm); Location: TBD	Aug. 25 – Dec. 2
Internship in Special Education (Vision Impairments)	TBD with K. Neuber	TBD with K. Neuber	Aug. 25 - Dec. 17 (1-4 credits)

Spring 2008 Schedule

Course Title	Day	Meeting Time	Start and End Dates
Characteristics of Students w/ VI	Tuesday	4:00pm-6:40 pm (Online in real time using Adobe Connect)	Jan. 22 – Feb. 19 (1 cr. course only meets for five weeks)
Consultation & Collaboration	Tuesday	7:20pm-10:00pm	Jan. 22 – Apr. 29
Curriculum & Assessment for Students w/ VI	Thursday	4:00pm-6:40pm	Jan. 24 – May 1
Braille Reading & Writing	Thursday	7:20pm-10:00pm	Jan. 24 – May 1

Summer 2008 Schedule

Course Title	Day(s)	Meeting Time	Start and End Dates
Characteristics of Students w/ VI	Tuesday	4:00pm-6:40pm (Online in real time using Adobe Connect)	May 20 – June 17 (1 cr. course only meets for five weeks)
Orientation & Mobility for Students w/ VI	N/A (online portion)	N/A (online portion)	Online portion (Blackboard) beginning the week of June 9th - Ending the week of July 14. Face to Face on the Fairfax Campus of GMU - July 26&27th
Teaching Methods for Students w/ VI	Daily	9:00 am to 4:30 pm	Online portion (Blackboard/Breeze) beginning the week of July 9 - Ending the week of July 14. Face to Face Class Meetings - July 21 - July 25.