Meaningful, rewarding careers in the field of blindness begin here!
Become Certified to Teach Blind/Visually Impaired Children in Louisiana
Scholarships are now available!
Through
support from the Louisiana Department of Education, financial support
is now available for individuals who wish to complete coursework and
training with PDRIB in order to become certified in the state as a
Teacher of the blind/Visually Impaired.
Many
children with a significant visual impairment throughout our state do
not have a certified teacher to help meet their learning needs, and
their regular classroom teachers do not have the background or support
from a trained specialist to help modify classroom materials in such a
way that these children can get the education they desperately need to
meet their full potential. This is where you come in!
Using
innovative technology and support, individuals can now complete most of
our coursework online regardless of where they live.
• No prior background or experience in blindness is necessary—we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
•
Scholarships are provided on a competitive basis to qualified persons
and can cover tuition, fees, and necessary books and supplies.
If
you already have a Bachelor’s (B.A.) degree in any area from an
accredited university, have a grade point average of 2.5, obtained
passing scores on the PRAXIS I and II exams, and want to join this
exciting career, contact us! We Offer both a Master of Arts in Teaching
with Concentration in Teaching Blind Students and a Graduate Certificate
in this area. (Note that certain exams may be waived for individuals
who already hold a valid teaching certificate.)
• Applications are now being accepted for Fall, 2016, with classes beginning September 7
• Financial support is prioritized to individuals who wish to take courses on a full time basis
• Subsequent funding is based on successful matriculation through the program
For more information, please contact Dr. Edward Bell at ebell@latech.edu or 318-257-4554
The e-Learning Research Institute (eLRI) in collaboration with the Center for Entrepreneurship and Instructional Technology presented the Weekend Weebly Wobble and other Technology Management Tools to a group of budding educators and business entrepreneurs on Saturday, July 23rd. Dr. Pamela Morgan, Director of eLRI, and Mrs. Melaie Gleason hosted the event in the College of Education's Active Engagement classroom, the Think Tank. Participants first learned the importance of front loading and pre-planning and then progressed into website development using the Weebly platform. The afternoon was spent exploring a variety of business and educational applications designed to enhance the entrepreneur's websites. It was a great group and everyone, including the presenters, gained new knowledge and experience. Thanks, ladies, for offering such great educational opportunities for our campus community through the COE's eLRI.
