GVEST 2024

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GVEST 2024

Georgia Vision Educators Statewide Training (GVEST) 2024 Conference celebrating the 200th anniversary of braille.

9:00am EDT

Sign In & Registration Robert F. Hatcher, Sr. Conference Center

10:00am EDT

Welcome, Conference Overview, and Keynote Address Banquet HallTara Bowie • Sam Seavey

11:15am EDT

W1A: Tech in Today’s Classroom: What to Teach When (4 Part Series) Banquet HallDiane Brauner W1B: The Hand - Facilitating Development of Tactile Skills RM 212 (Stadium)Sara Kitchen • Scott Baltisberger W1C: Tech Prep for Next Steps RM 234 (Computer Lab)Jamie Marks W1D: Our First Year RM 237Brooke Schieffelbein • Jamie Smith W1E: Orientation & Mobility Assessment Pt. 1 Room 238Sarah Bussey W1F: Sheet Sprints RM 239Kimberly Martin

12:15pm EDT

Buffet Lunch & Learn: Learn About VI Programs Banquet Hall

1:20pm EDT

W2A: Tech in Today’s Classroom: What to Teach When (4 Part Series) Banquet HallDiane Brauner W2B: Digital Graphics Made Easy RM 212 (Stadium)HOLLIE Knight • MEGHAN SLAPPEY W2C: Low Vision Solutions: All Ages and Stages RM 234 (Computer Lab)Jamie Marks • Wendy Mons W2D: Building Rapport and Teaching The Expanded Core Curriculum RM 237PC Ganger W2E: O&M Assessment Pt.2 Room 238Sarah Bussey W2F: Active Learning for the Beginning Practitioner Pt. 1 (20 Participants Max) RM 239Scott Baltisberger • Sara Kitchen

2:30pm EDT

W3A: Tech in Today’s Classroom: What to Teach When (4 Part Series) Banquet HallDiane Brauner W3B: O&M and AT RM 212 (Stadium)Sam Seavey W3C: Perkins: Transition Pt. 1 RM 234 (Computer Lab)Andrea Rutherford W3D: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once vs Too Cool for School RM 237Kimberly Cline W3E: Soaring with the Monarch: Monarch Basics, TGIL, Bookshare, and Graphing Room 238Jill Dunway W3F: Active Learning for the Beginning Practitioner Pt. 2 (Must be registered for Pt. 1) RM 239Sara Kitchen • Scott Baltisberger

3:30pm EDT

Afternoon Break and Snacks Exhibit Hall

3:45pm EDT

W4A: Tech in Today’s Classroom: What to Teach When (4 Part Series) Banquet HallDiane Brauner W4B: AT/AI and "The Blind Life" RM 212 (Stadium)Sam Seavey W4C: Perkins: Transition Part 2 RM 234 (Computer Lab)Andrea Rutherford W4D: Growing Student Skills Within Existing Sensory Learning Routines RM 237Ginger Schmidt • Abby Bishop W4E: Daily Operations of GIMC Room 238Justin Harris • Yanique Norman W4F: Come Play With Me RM 239Dr. Susie Thomas

8:00am EDT

General Session Banquet Hall

8:30am EDT

TH1A: ABCs of iOS App: Introducing VoiceOver to Young Students (Pt. 1) Banquet HallDiane Brauner TH1B: Google Classroom, Schoology and Canvas with JAWS, NVDA or Chromevox RM 212 (Stadium)Cody M. Laplante TH1C: Adjusting to Vision loss RM 234 (Computer Lab)Janice Barrocas TH1D: Para Strand: Instructional Strategies for Students with Complex Needs RM 237Kristina Hawkins • Libby Rutland TH1E: Assessment Focused on Learners Using Braille who participate in the General Education Curriculum: Pt. 1 Room 238Donna McNear TH1F: Active Learning for the Seasoned Practitioner Pt. 1 RM 239Scott Baltisberger • Sara Kitchen

9:40am EDT

TH2A: Accessible Digital Math: Shapes and Geometry Banquet HallDiane Brauner TH2B: Google Drive with Screenreaders RM 212 (Stadium)Cody M. Laplante TH2C: Introduction to Community VRT RM 234 (Computer Lab)Nancy Parkin-Bashizi TH2D: Para Strand: Assistive Technology Basics RM 237Dr. Cheryl Washington • Kimberly Smith TH2E: Teaching Strategies Focused on Learners using Braille in the General Education Curriculum: Pt. 2 Room 238Donna McNear TH2F: Active Learning for the Seasoned Practitioner Pt. 2 (Must be Registered for Pt. 1) RM 239Sara Kitchen • Scott Baltisberger

10:45am EDT

TH3A: Digital Math: Introducing Skill Level Checklists (Pt. 1) Banquet HallDiane Brauner TH3B: Intro Switch Access Pt. 1 RM 212 (Stadium)Cody M. Laplante TH3C: The Perkins CVI Protocol: It Has Arrived! RM 234 (Computer Lab)Heather Boyle TH3D: Para Strand: Viva le Behavior (BIP/BBIS) RM 237Dawn Day TH3E: Assessment Focused on Learners with Complex Needs Using Braille: Pt. 1 Room 238Donna McNear TH3F: Ready, Set, Success: Work RM 239Jessica Beecham • J.J. Meddaugh

11:45am EDT

Lunch and Learn Banquet Hall

1:15pm EDT

TH4A: Digital Math: Workflows from Teacher to Student and Student to Teacher (Pt. 2) Banquet HallDiane Brauner TH4B: Intro to Switch Access Pt. 2 RM 212 (Stadium)Cody M. Laplante TH4C: Functional Vision Assessments for Infants and Toddlers RM 234 (Computer Lab)Wendy Sapp TH4D: Para Strand: Orientation & Mobility Basics RM 237CRISTINA DUMITRU • Rhoda Creech TH4E: Teaching Strategies Focused on Learners with Complex Needs Using Braille: Pt. 2 Room 238Donna McNear TH4F: Guide Dogs: When is a dog a good idea? Or not? RM 239Gretchen Fisher Orr

2:30pm EDT

TH5A: Braille: Mantis/Chameleon Banquet HallJill Dunway TH5B: JAWS, NVDA and Chromevox: Internet Navigation RM 212 (Stadium)Cody M. Laplante TH5C: O&M Assessments for Infants and Toddlers RM 234 (Computer Lab)Wendy Sapp TH5D: Para Strand: Perkins: Transition Skills RM 237Andrea Rutherford TH5E: Feel the Lovie Room 238Mary Ann Boger TH5F: Introduction to Community Orientation and Mobility RM 239Nancy Parkin-Bashizi

3:30pm EDT

Afternoon Break and Snacks Exhibit Hall

3:45pm EDT

TH6A: Various Roundtables (See Session Description for Details) Banquet Hall TH6B: Assistive Technology Roundtable RM 212 (Stadium)Tara Bowie • Cody M. Laplante • Sharon Lyttle TH6C: Complex Needs Roundtable RM 234 (Computer Lab)Heather Boyle • Wendy Sapp TH6D: Para Roundtable RM 237Raegan Brooks • Tresha Little TH6E: Literacy Roundtable Room 238Donna McNear TH6F: O&M Roundtable RM 239Sarah Bussey • Nancy Parkin-Bashizi

8:30am EDT

F1A: Dyslexi...uh? Understanding Dyslexia, the Reading Process, and Students with Visual Impairments Who Struggle to Read Banquet HallMary Ann Boger F1B: AAC Touch Considerations RM 212 (Stadium)Jennifer Ro F1C: 3D Printing - What are the possibilities? RM 234 (Computer Lab)Dan Ureche • Mindy Ureche F1D: Guiding New Itinerant Teachers for Visually Impaired Students: Best Practices in Planning, Assessments, Caseload Management, and Scheduling Pt. 1 RM 237Carmen Willings • Tara Bowie • Stephanie Hardwick F1E: Building Collaborations to Better serve Adults in Underserved regions of Georgia Room 238Nancy Parkin-Bashizi F1F: Utilizing Assistive Technology to Access Instrumental Music Performance for People with Low Vision RM 239Gloria Gardiner

9:35am EDT

F2A: Growing Your STEM! An Introduction to STEM Products for Students Who Are Visually Impaired Banquet HallJennifer Fuller • Dr. Susie Thomas F2B: AAC Switch Access RM 212 (Stadium)Jennifer Ro F2C: Unlocking Potential: The Power of Collaboration in Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Students RM 234 (Computer Lab)Tara Bowie • Sharon Lyttle F2D: Guiding New Itinerant Teachers for Visually Impaired Students: Best Practices in Planning, Assessments, Caseload Management, and Scheduling Pt. 2 RM 237Carmen Willings • Stephanie Hardwick • Chris Maniscalco F2E: O&M: Beyond the Cane Room 238Tiffany Paschal F2F: Living, Learning, Working, and Playing: How Your AT Act Program Provides Services in Action RM 239Hunter McFeron • Justin Fuller-Green

10:35am EDT

Morning Break and Networking Exhibit Hall

10:45am EDT

GADOE General Session, Closing, and Prizes Banquet Hall