Vision professionals often work in specialized roles that require collaboration, ongoing training, and adherence to professional and ethical standards. Access to professional organizations, certification information, and development opportunities supports effective service delivery and continued professional growth.​ ​The following resources help professionals build knowledge, maintain certification, connect with peers, and strengthen their instructional practice.

Itinerant Teacher Tips

Itinerant teaching requires strong organization, communication, and flexibility to effectively support students across multiple settings. These resources provide practical strategies to improve efficiency, collaboration, and service delivery. ​
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Professional Development

Professional development helps educators stay current with best practices, instructional strategies, and assistive technology. Ongoing learning strengthens instructional effectiveness and improves student outcomes. ​​
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Teacher Standards

Teacher standards define the knowledge and skills required to effectively serve students with visual impairments. These standards guide preparation, instructional practice, and professional growth. ​​Access: ​Teacher Standards ​​

Professional Ethics

Professional ethics provide guidelines for responsible, respectful, and confidential service delivery. Ethical practice ensures trust, professionalism, and student-centered decision-making. ​​Access: Professional Ethics ​​

APH Scholar Program

The APH Scholar Program supports future educators of students with visual impairments through financial assistance and professional development opportunities. The program helps address the need for qualified vision professionals. 
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Professional Organizations

Professional organizations provide resources, training, research, and networking opportunities for educators serving students with visual impairments. Membership supports professional growth and collaboration. ​
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Certification Organizations

Certification organizations establish qualifications and credentials for professionals serving individuals with visual impairments. Certification ensures educators meet established standards of competency. ​​
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Dealing with Challenges

Vision professionals may face challenges related to workload, service delivery, and student needs. These resources provide strategies for managing challenges and maintaining effective, sustainable practice. ​​
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Awards & Recognition

Awards and recognition programs honor excellence and contributions within the field of visual impairment. These honors highlight innovation, leadership, and dedication to supporting students.  ​Access: Awards & Recognition
Strong professional support systems help vision professionals provide high-quality services, remain informed about best practices, and continue growing throughout their careers.

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Guide: Start Here
Tools (VI Basics)
Plan: Referrals & Eligibility
Referral & Eligibility​ ​Medical Vision Information 
FVLMALow Vision Evaluations
Other Evaluations
Plan: IEP Planning
Plan: Collaboration & Accessibility
​Collaboration Accessible Materials ​Classroom Access Instructional Access Technology Access ​Additional Supports Service Delivery Models  ​
Teach: Compensatory Skills
Compensatory Skills
Concept Development ​Alternative Communication ​Emergent Literacy ​Braille Code
​Beginning Braille ​ Braille Fluency & Comprehension  Writing Braille ​​​Nemeth Code Instruction 
​​​Tactile Graphics ​Print Concepts ​​Abacus  ​​Organization Skills​ ​​Study Skills ​​Time Management
Teach: Sensory Efficiency Skills
​Auditory & Listening Skills ​​Visual Efficiency Skills ​​Optical Device Use ​Tactile Readiness
Teach: Assistive Technology 
AT Overview ​AT Use & Maintenance Braille AT ​iOS Instruction Audio Access​ ​Video Magnifiers ​​​Basic Computer Use Computer Access ​Productivity
Teach: Social Skills
Social Skill Basics​
Non-Verbal Skills​​​​ Verbal Communication Skills Cooperative Skills Identity & Self-Awareness ​Interactions & Relationships Managing Challenges & Safety
Teach: Self Determination
Teach: Independent Living Skills
Personal Care ​Hygiene & Grooming ​Personal Health Mealtime Skills ​​​ Food Preparation
Household Skills Clothing Management ​Money & Budget Shopping & Consumerism Phone Use ​Safety & Emergency Preparedness ​​Services & Community Resources
Teach: Orientation & Mobility
Teach: Recreation & Leisure
Teach: Career & Vocational
Printables
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Teaching Strategy Printables 
​Premium Program Printables
​Premium FVLMA Printables
​ECC PrintablesCompensatory Skills Printables
Sensory Efficiency Printables
Assistive Technology Printables
Social Skills Printables
Self Determination Printables
Independent Living Printables
Recreation & Leisure Printables
Career & Vocational Printables
Evelyn Jane Stories 
Learn: Teaching Strategies & Planning
Learn: ​ECC Units
Beginning of the Year Units ​​Fall UnitsWinter Units ​​Winter Units ​​Spring UnitsAnytime Units
Learn: ​Interactive Activities
Learn: Recorded Presentations
Learn: Complete Set Bonus ​