State of Illinois
Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor

Department of Human Services
Carol L. Adams, Ph.D., Secretary

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Goals
Advocacy
Transition
Empowerment
Shortcourses

Short Courses for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Visual Efficiency

The visual acuity of children diagnosed as being visually impaired varies greatly. Through careful, systematic training, most students with remaining functional vision can be taught to efficiently utilize their remaining vision. GATES short course objectives often include:  planning appropriate learning activities to enhance effective visual utilization and instructing students in using their functional vision in useful and efficient ways. Objectives are identified through the measurement of students' current skills, either by formal observation, IEP team decision, or LEA provided data, and often include:  exploration with appropriate vision devices and techniques, activities to encourage use of functional vision, and development of vision portfolios often in conjunction with Transition Training or Assistive Technology.

Nine Weeks GATES Shortcourse
Visual Efficiency

For Information Contact:
Principal
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
658 East State Street
Jacksonville, IL  62650
217-479-4447 (Voice)
217-479-4415 (TTY)
1-800-919-5617
www.isvi.net

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

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