Meetings and Events
The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness at OCALI provides professional development and networking at their many meetings and events. See the list below to learn more about Ohio Department of Education and Workforce updates, testing, assistive technology, best practices, resources, and more for any professional serving children who are deaf/hard of hearing or blind/visually impaired.
Event Schedule
| Event Title and Registration | Date(s) and Times | Description | Flyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family University Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Deafblind |
11/12/2024 | 6:30pm on Zoom |
Share the Love: Mealtimes and Family Celebrations This month we will discuss strategies to include children during mealtimes and family celebrations. These gatherings can be noisy and involve many people, which can make communication and feeling included challenging. This is often called Dinner Table Syndrome. Let’s talk about ways to keep our kids included! Future sessions will be the Second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
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| Family University Blind/Visually Impaired and Deafblind |
11/19/2024 | 6:30pm on Zoom |
In November, we will read chapter 4 of our All About IEP's book by Peter Wright, Pamela Wright, and Sandra Webb O'Connor. We will have the opportunity to learn from Olivia Siegfried from State Support Team 7 regarding IEP goals. We will learn how to determine if IEP goals are appropriate and measurable. Please bring your questions for Olivia! |
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| Professionals Serving Student with Visual Impairments: Spring Meeting |
4/4/2025 | 9:00am - 11:30am |
Join the Professionals Serving Students with Visual Impairments (PSSVI) network! Stay informed with updates from statewide partners that could affect you, discover what's happening for students in districts across Ohio, and explore resources you can share. |
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| STS-Visual Phonics Training for Ohio Educators Spring 2025 |
4/8/2025 & 4/9/2025 | 8:30am - 2:30pm on Zoom |
The session will be live on Zoom and is not able to be recorded. To participate, you must attend the entire session on both scheduled days. Space is limited, and a wait list will be created after the first 30 Ohio participants have registered. Upon completion of the training, certificate of attendance and downloadable Visual Phonics cards will be sent to each participant. |
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| Deaf Education Network Spring Meeting |
4/11/2025 | 9:00am - 11:30am |
The Deaf Education Network Spring Meeting's goal is to connect professionals and agencies who serve D/HH learners in the state of Ohio and provide them with the most current resources available around the state. |
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