[MDABS] Virtual (ExCEL) Academy Online Now

[LaShawn Myles -LBPH-]

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(Image: Students sitting at computers. Text:  Virtual ExCel Academy,
Starting March 23rd)

Featuring daily lessons for students with visual impairments.  Paths to
Literacy is collaborating with APH (American Printing House for the Blind)
and CalState University to present this programming.  Qualified teachers
from around the country will be presenting a range of lessons.  You can
call in via Zoom or connect via the Internet.

In this time of need, if you are looking for ways to provide virtual
services or activities for your student or child who is visually impaired,
please join us for the launch of free nationwide programming. We hope to
offer engaging lessons for students with a variety of abilities. We also
hope to model ways that online learning could be used for services. We
understand that children’s needs are unique and that lessons may not apply
for all kids, but we are dedicated to working out a plan to provide as much
as we can. We will continue to update the list of instructors’ names and
topics as the schedule evolves.

   - Schedule
   <https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resources/virtual-learning-academy#Schedule>
      - Week One: March 23-27
      <https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resources/virtual-learning-academy#week_one>
      - Week Two: March 30-April 3
      <https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resources/virtual-learning-academy#week_two>
      - Week Three:  April 6-10
      <https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resources/virtual-learning-academy#week_3>
   - FAQs
   <https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resources/virtual-learning-academy#FAQs>
   - Etiquette Guidelines for Participants
   <https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resources/virtual-learning-academy#Etiquette>
   - Tips for Instructors
   <https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/resources/virtual-learning-academy#Instructors>



Join the Virtual Web Classes!

Beginning March 23, 2020

Use this link to join our webinars!
https://aph.zoom.us/j/211970785
<https://aph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wGdMvOrMRGmV2xJ2CvSsMg>

All web classes will take place at the following times:

   - 8:00 a.m. (HT)
   - 10:00 a.m. (AKT)
   - 11:00 a.m. (PT)
   - 12:00 p.m. (MT)
   - 1:00 p.m. (CT)
   - 2:00 p.m. (ET)


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LaShawn Myles

Youth Services Librarian

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Maryland State Library

415 Park Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603

410-230-2455 <(410)%20230-2454> (office)

410-333-2095 <(410)%20333-2095> (fax)

lashawn.myles at maryland.gov
Click here
<http://www.doit.state.md.us/selectsurvey/TakeSurvey.aspx?agencycode=MSDE&SurveyID=86M2956>
to
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