[Nfbv-fairfax] 2017 Learning Excellence In Academics Program (LEAP)

Wed Feb 22 14:37:04 UTC 2017

We have been asked to distribute the following information.  If you have any questions, please do not reply to this announcement but, contact VRCBVI directly using the contact information located in the brochure.

From: Roane, Melody (DBVI) [mailto:Melody.Roane at dbvi.virginia.gov]

Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 4:18 PM

To: 'Mark W. Roane' <markwroane at gmail.com<mailto:markwroane at gmail.com>>

Subject: 2017 Learning Excellence In Academics Program (LEAP)

Hello everyone,

VRCBVI and VCU are excited to announce the 2017 Learning Excellence In Academics Program (LEAP.)  Please find attached the brochure outlining the program which is designed for high school juniors and seniors and 2017 high school graduates.

There are a few things that I want to bring to your attention about this year's program.

First, the deadline for application is April 14.  This is a hard and fast deadline established by VCU.  No applications will be accepted after this date.  If you need assistance in getting this information out to students who would benefit, please let me know and VRCBVI will help out in whatever way we can.

Second, thanks to VCU, the LEAP application is available online through the link in the brochure.

Third, as the result of feedback we received from students last year, we have added a skills of blindness component to the program.  In the past, students have been in classes at VCU Monday through Friday.  This year, they will be in VCU classes Monday through Thursday and on Friday will participate in classes at VRCBVI.  Students may want additional training in access technology to enhance their ability to participate in the VCU academic classes, or they may determine that there are other skills they need to work on to be successful in college.  Students will have the opportunity to determine which classes they will take on Fridays in collaboration with their parents, VRCBVI instructors and the appropriate VR counselor.

Finally, LEAP participants will be expected to bring their own technology and adaptive software to use in classes.

If you have any questions or would like additional information about LEAP, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Thanks and have a great day!

Melody Roane, Director

Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired

401 Azalea Avenue

Richmond, Virginia 23227

Phone: 804-371-3323

Email: melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov<mailto:melody.roane at dbvi.virginia.gov>

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