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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello all,<br>
We have some great professional development opportunities for TVI's, O&M's, parents and all interested in the education of blind and low vision students. Below are the events which can also be found on the TVI Portal <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/tviportalmaryland/calendar">HERE</a>.
The events are linked to where you can register.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Today February 25: Braille Literacy Live with Monica Turner from APH. 3pm. Register <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/efe0680720aa094d34538d7d4481ef37">HERE</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">February 28 - March 1: <a href="http://www.afb.org/info/about-us/events-and-awards/american-foundation-for-the-blind-leadership-conference-2019/123">AFB Leadership Conference</a> (Arlington, VA)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>March 2019<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">6: Professional Development: Accessible Technology- <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/cad4dc94964a701266858a512be5123a">SUNU</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sunu is Orientation and mobility technology. Come learn about it and register. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">8: <a href="https://sites.google.com/s/1hWS1VAd71NblHqL6ATbGfB0pobA9jfuY/p/1wjmQT1D88TwLlrA4GJsP0tB4VUxfCpVE/edit">Low Vision Clinic, (MSB</a>)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9: <a href="https://sites.google.com/s/1hWS1VAd71NblHqL6ATbGfB0pobA9jfuY/p/1VlQOyJIRRfZK6WTLjTUYqM1tp91HIjSi/edit">LITE transition Program</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">11: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fpathstoliteracy.cmail19.com%2Ft%2Fd-l-nikthkl-jrhtljjdhy-yk%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEIV6kKIQVOptRHiRps_Xa_447aXQ"><b>CSUN Assistive Technology Conference</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12: Vision Steering Committee<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">13: Professional Development: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/1bf48e3b3b5a5e50d746f627e8486654">Introduction to the NRMA</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">16: <a href="https://www.bism.org/rehabilitation#GLIDEapp">GLIDE</a> Transition Program<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">18: Braille Literacy Live: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8ae52db80c7a0a57d746f627e8486654">English Language Learners with Visual Impairments</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">19: Professional Development: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/dbc9ebfd1b298d1566858a512be5123a">Supporting your Students wtih CVI</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">29: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXfF_lFZgu7KidyuSNSBNgVIa8EQ-kYUGfFQRfNVoMYdvjOA/viewform">AER Conference</a>, (Columbia, MD) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 2019: Autism Acceptance Month <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1: Professional Development: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/311332bd3328b8417c24e00bf0acd2b8">Blind and Low Vision Students with Autism</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3: Professional Development: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8c575c6bec8c351966858a512be5123a">Learning Ally in the Classroom</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">6: <a href="https://www.bism.org/rehabilitation#GLIDEapp">GLIDE</a> Transition Program <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">12: <a href="https://sites.google.com/s/1hWS1VAd71NblHqL6ATbGfB0pobA9jfuY/p/1wjmQT1D88TwLlrA4GJsP0tB4VUxfCpVE/edit">Low Vision Clinic, (MSB</a>)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">13: <a href="https://sites.google.com/s/1hWS1VAd71NblHqL6ATbGfB0pobA9jfuY/p/1VlQOyJIRRfZK6WTLjTUYqM1tp91HIjSi/edit">GRIT in the Home</a>, (MSB) Register <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/KPjQXmHc5mE9ExZm1">HERE</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">13: <a href="https://sites.google.com/s/1hWS1VAd71NblHqL6ATbGfB0pobA9jfuY/p/1VlQOyJIRRfZK6WTLjTUYqM1tp91HIjSi/edit">LITE transition Program</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">18: Professional Development: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/2767cf1200b03b87cde7dc3c8da9331e">Bookshare in the Classroom</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">23: Board of Education Meeting<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">24: Professional Development: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/d6c446c12387228e66858a512be5123a">Introduction to Assistive Technology</a> for low vision students <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">25: Professional Development: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/d1e3ed2a61818f7cdc2040ba88984b7b">NFB NEWSLINE in the Classroom</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Later dates can be found on the TVI portal. If you have any questions, or would like to lead a professional workshop please feel free to reach out to me. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Conchita Hernandez<br>
Statewide Low Incidence Specialist (Blind and Low Vision)<br>
Maryland State Department of Education<br>
Division of Special Education/Early <br>
Intervention Services<br>
200 W. Baltimore Street<br>
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595<br>
410-767-0812 office<br>
410-333-8165 fax<br>
<a href="mailto:conchita.hernandez@maryland.gov">conchita.hernandez@maryland.gov</a><br>
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