Supporting Students with Vision Impairment

Designed to extend your knowledge, understanding and skills in supporting students with vision impairment.

Description

This facilitator-led blended learning course has been co-designed by the Department of Education and Statewide Vision Resource Centre to develop understanding and capabilities in:

  • assisting students with vision impairment, using a strengths-based approach to inclusion
  • how the eye works and some of the common vision conditions
  • the simple adjustments that can offer students with vision impairment a more inclusive learning environment
  • the Expanded Core Curriculum for students with vision impairments.

Course Outline

Supporting Students with Vision Impairment Course Outline

Registrations

Term 3 registrations have been paused. Registrations re-open 17 August - 11 September 2026. 

For inquiries, please contact inclusive.classrooms@education.vic.gov.au

 

Completion

Successful completion of an Inclusive Classrooms course provides eligibility to claim 20 hours professional learning contributing to relevant association registration requirements.

Delivery

Facilitator-led blended learning courses undertaken over 8 weeks, which include:

  • self-paced online modules
  • collaborate with others in online discussions and reflect on your own learning
  • two learning tasks to ensure learning is meaningful and applied.
  • two facilitated 1-hour virtual sessions (held after school hours).

 

Audience

Victorian government school staff and regional staff.