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COVID-19 Updates

The California School for the Blind welcomed back students for in-person instruction to begin the 2021-2022 school year on Monday, August 23, 2021. We continue to implement best practices related to health and safety. Please see below for more information regarding our COVID prevention plan as well as distance learning resources if your child and district are still learning from home.

Events

Calendars

Workshops

News

  • National Coding Symposium External link opens in new window or tab.
    Adrian Amandi discusses the National Coding Symposium. Click on the link above to find more information.
  • Braille Challenge 2022 Staff Recognition External link opens in new window or tab.
    Congratulate Angela Martyn for her dedication to the Braille Challenge for so many years!
  • The Testing Psychologist Podcast
    Check out episodes 258 and 260 on an Assessment with Visually Impaired Kids, parts 1 and 2, with Dr. Carol Evans, Marnee Loftin, Dr. Terese Pawletko, May Nguyen, and Stephanie Herlich.
  • CVI Course External link opens in new window or tab.
    Paths to Literacy featured an article talking about CSB's free self-paced CVI Course.
  • APH InSights Art Contest
    Our CSB students participated in an art context hosted by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). Check out the winning art pieces as well as our very own students' artwork.
  • CTEBVI Journal - Featured Article Link opens in new window or tab.
    CSB's school psychologist, May Nguyen, has a featured article in the Fall 2020 publication with resources for families and students.
  • Apple Day with CBS TV Network's Mission Unstoppable External link opens in new window or tab. (Video)
    CSB partnered with Apple to host a coding day camp for students during Computer Science Education Week. The video is featured on CBS online.

Admissions
Process

The staff at the California School for the Blind in Fremont will work closely with parents/guardians and school districts that are interested in enrolling a student, and will provide guidance through the application process.

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Short
Courses

The Short Course program at the California School for the Blind is designed to address the unique education needs of students with visual impairments currently attending school in their local school districts.

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Summer
Academies

The Summer Academy programs at the California School for the Blind provide enrichment classes for students with visual impairments of varied ages and ability levels. Students frequently attend more than one week of Academies.

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Volunteer
Opportunities

Assist teachers in activities with students, help staff prepare academic and recreational materials, and contribute your experience and knowledge while assisting students in their academic, social and personal growth.

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