For Professionals
The Virginia Deafblind Project strives to improve content knowledge and skill in deafblindness for teachers, families , service providers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and other educators working with students with combined vision and hearing loss. We provide teams with professional development opportunities that are customized to meet their students' needs. We offer training programs by combining online resources with on-site or distance coaching/consultation to promote implementation of evidence-based practices.
Interested in receiving information about upcoming professional development opportunities?
Calling All Educational Team Members: Deepen Your Instructional Practices with Microcredentials
The Virginia Deafblind Project is launching the first Microcredential in educating DeafBlind Students this Fall: Supporting Communication Development for DeafBlind Children with Significant Support Needs.
Upon completion of all required activities,* participants will receive a digital badge, which is a verified, online microcredential recognizing the skills and knowledge obtained through participation in the professional development activity. Badges can be added into resumes, email signatures, and social media profiles and can be shared with employers to recognize advanced learning and instructional practices.
Interested in learning about future Microcredential and other professional development opportunities?
Complete the Interest Form to be added to the mailing list.
* All outlined activities must be complete to receive a microcredential.