Mississippi Hearing-Vision Project (MHVP) offers free online Open Hands Open Access (OHOA) Modules. OHOA Modules provide evidence-based instructional strategies, information, and resources for students with severe complexities, including vision and hearing impairments and emergent communicators.
Each set includes three modules, and each module takes about seven hours to complete online on your own time. Educator continuing education units are available for the completed set of modules through S-RESA and yield at least 2.1 CEU for $16.
NEWCOMERS to the Modules: New participants will begin their work on the prerequisite SET of modules, Cohort 7, Set 1F with a Module Kick-Off, Sept. 6 at 4 – 5 p.m. This SET yields 2.3 CEUs or 15 SEMI and 1 OSL. Sign up by 8/29 to start 9/7/2023 in: Cohort 7, Set 1F which includes:
Mod. 1: Overview of Deafblindness & Instructional Strategies, Mod. 2: Sensory Systems, Brain & Learning,
Mod. 4: Building Trusting Relationships & Positive Self-Image
Register by clicking on the following link: FA2023 C7S1F M124 9.8.2-10.13.23
Returning participants may sign up for any of the following SETS of Modules:
2023 Fall (A) Module Cohorts Schedule for SEPT. 7—OCT. 23
All must complete the SET of three Modules #1, 2 & 4 before joining in any other Set!
Cohort 4, Set 9C: Mod. 14: Intro to Orientation & Mobility for Interveners; Mod. 20 Values, Ethics & Professionalism,
And a uniquely created Module for those who have completed all available modules.
Register by clicking on this link: Cohort 4 Set 9C Modules 14, 20 & NICE
Cohort 5, Set 6D: Mod. 3: Role of the Intervener; Mod. 11: Intervener Strategies,.
Mod. 18: Team Collaborations & Family Partnerships
Register by clicking on this link: Cohort 5 Set 6D Modules 3, 11 & 18 # 8427
Cohort 6 Set 3E: Mod. 9: Routines; Mod. 10: Concept Development & Responsive Environments; Mod. 13: Calendars
Register by clicking on this link: Cohort 6 Set 4E Modules 9, 10 & 13 #8428
Join our Professional Learning Community (PLC) for INTERVENTION for Learners with Primary Sensory Impairments (Visual Impairments (VI) OR Hearing Impairments (HI) OR Both Hearing & Vision Impairments (DEAF-BLINDNESS (DB)) Meets 2nd Tuesday, monthly at 4:00 P.M — 5:00 P.M.
Register by midnight Sept. 6: 2024 SY PLC for VI/B, D/HH & DB First Meeting is September 12th. Attendance at all 10 sessions yields 1.0 CEU.
View flyers for additional details on these online learning events.
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Contact Toni Hollingsworth for additional information, toni.hollingsworth@usm.edu