Short Courses
New Supplemental Short Course Opportunities at the
California School for the Blind
for Students with Visual Impairments in California Programs:
With the recommendation of their LEA and TVI, students may register to attend the CSB campus for a short course varying from one to six weeks depending upon the type of course offered, as well as the time of year.
For those short courses offered during the regular school year, students will live on the CSB campus and bring all of their academic coursework from their home school setting. Students will work on the topic of the short-term course and will also be provided with study hall support to maintain their coursework from home.
Don’t hesitate to call if you have a student with specific needs or ideas for future short courses.
Please contact, Barbara Maher, Coordinator of Short Course Program for further information at 510-794-3800 x272 or bmaher@csb-cde.ca.gov
Schedule of Upcoming Short Course Sessions for School Year 2010-2011
Schedule of 2010-2011 short course sessions in Microsoft Word format.
Students arrive at CSB on Sunday evening, the night before the Short Course session begins. Dates listed are actual dates of classes. Please note that some weeks are not five days
Transportation is provided by CSB to and from campus at no cost to district or family.
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December 6-10, 2010 – Math Week – Limited to students who are currently enrolled in Algebra. A teacher questionnaire will be sent out to ascertain areas of need for each student. Limited to 4-6 students. Students will spend time during the school day working on other assignments they bring with them. The week will include daily sessions in the fitness room and a cooking project.
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January 24-28, 2011 – Tech Week. This is a week spent with the teachers in the Tech Lab at CSB. Individually created instruction based on the needs of the students will be provided. When not in the lab, students will participate in on-campus activities as they are scheduled. They will also work on completing course work from their home schools. Deadline for application is December 10, 2010.
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January 31-February 4, 2011 – Creative Writing for high school students. This is a repeat of the highly successful week of creative writing activities. When not involved in writing activities, students will participate in on-campus activities as they are scheduled. They will also work on completing course work from their home schools which involve writing. Students will be provided with a book of their individual and group writings. If we can get it scheduled, students will participate in a day of writing at 826 Valencia in San Francisco.
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February 7-11, 2011 – Coastal Science Week Geared toward middle and high school students. Limited to 5 students. Students will stay at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel for 2 nights. They will participate in a day trip to Ano Nuevo, the elephant seal preserve, visit Fitzgerald Marine Reserve for hands on tide pool tours at low tide and walk through an ancient Redwood forest. A community service project at one of the regional parks will end the adventure.
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February 22-25, 2010 – Rehab Week. This week will be an introduction to services provided by the Department of Rehabilitation in the Bay Area. Visits to agencies will be done using public transportation whenever possible. Among the agencies to be visited are the Oakland Office of DOR, The SF Lighthouse, Guide Dogs, Orientation Center for the Blind, and the Hatlen Center. This is restricted to high school students who are about to be or are currently Rehab clients. Please note this is a four day week and students will come to CSB on Monday night.
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March 7-10, 2011 – Tween Girls Self Awareness Week – A week of personal hygiene, self advocacy, fashion tips, and social skills. Restricted to girls 11-13. Please note that this is a 4 day week. Students will go home on Thursday, March 10, 2011
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March 21-25, 2011 – Braille and Abacus Booster Week. Geared toward students who need a week of intensive instruction in Braille and Abacus. Participation in campus activities such as APE, and art will also be included as they are available. The week will also include a cooking project. Class assignments can be worked on throughout the week as time allows.
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April 4-8, 2011 – Exploring Low Vision for students in Middle School. Open to three students who have already been seen at the CSB Low Vision Clinic and three who will be seen at the clinic during this week. We’ll explore the tools eye care doctors use and get a good understanding of eye exams. Each student will receive a comprehensive low vision optometry report and any optical low vision devices the optometrists prescribe for him or her. We’ll learn to use the devices and take them into the community, including a trip to the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco to observe a cow eye dissection. Students will each make a model of the human eye, learning basic parts and their functions. They will learn about their own eye conditions, and how to talk about their vision in various situations. A variety of electronic magnification devices will be available for exploration during the course. Teachers in the greater Bay Area can schedule low vision appointments for Wednesday, March 30, 2011, for up to three students, and the other students will have exams during the course week. Teachers need to contact Francey Liefert at fliefert@csb-cde.ca.gov or 510-794-3800 x 228 to schedule appointments. Low vision exams and optical devices come at no charge to districts or families.
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April 18-22, 2011 – Science Week for Elementary Students. Students will participate in science activities at the Exploratorium, The Tech Museum, Lawrence Hall of Science, and the Children’s Discovery Museum.
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May 9-13, 2010 – Empowerment and Self Expression. Middle School and High School Age Students. Empowerment classes will lay the foundation for the self-expression of the students. Students will have the opportunity to look at their strengths, share their hopes and dreams with each other and learn strategies for setting and accomplishing their goals. Each student’s uniqueness will be honored and celebrated, as well as their shared experience of having a visual impairment. Self-determination is an important part of the Expanded Core Curriculum and Empowerment gives students the tools they need to direct their own lives.
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May 16-20, 2011 – Mobility – On the Move! GPS week. Restricted to 5 students. Travel with the pros. Bring your BrailleNote equipped with GPS capability and receive instruction from CSB instructors, Maya Greenberg and Jerry Kuns. The week will culminate with a GPS tour of San Francisco led by Jose Can You See. (as of November 18, there is only one spot open for this week.)
For information or an application, please contact
Barbara Maher
Coordinator, Short Course Program
510-7943800 x272
bmaher@csb-cde.ca.gov
OR
Sharon Sacks
Director of Curriculum
510-794-3800 x313
ssacks@csb-cde.ca.gov
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