[Nfbmo] FW: DESE, DSE: Blind Task Force Vacancies

[Linda A.Coccovizzo]

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Subject: FW: DESE, DSE: Blind Task Force Vacancies

Please note the SELs sent out to districts this morning regarding current vacancies on the Blind Task Force. Please share this information. Thank you.

Regina D. Miller
Administrative Assistant
Office of Special Education Effective Practices
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From: SELS [mailto:sels-bounces at lists.mo.gov] On Behalf Of Browner, Lina
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Subject: [Sels] DESE, DSE: Blind Task Force Vacancies

Subject: Blind Task Force Vacancies

Source: Dr. Stephen Barr, Assistant Commissioner

Intended Audience: Principals, special education administrators, parents, teachers, and others interested in the education and services for students who are blind or visually impaired

Date: January 20, 2017

Missouri statute http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/16200011331.html provides for the formation of a Task Force on Blind Student Academic and Vocational Performance.  According to the statute, "this task force shall develop goals and objectives to guide the improvement of special education, related services, vocational training, transition from school to work, rehabilitation services, independent living, and employment outcomes for eligible students" (§162.1133.3).

We are seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Blind Task Force.  We currently have vacancies for: 

. Consumer Organization: National Federation of the Blind (1) . Public School Special Education Administrator (1) . Employer (2) . Parents of blind or visually impaired students attending public school in Missouri (1) . Student Representative (2)

Persons interested in being considered for appointment or having others considered are asked to complete a Blind Task Force Nomination Application Form located at: https://dese.mo.gov/special-education/advisory-panels/blind-task-force-btf.