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Initial Validation Study for a Scale Used to Determine Service Intensity for Itinerant Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments
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Pogrund, Rona L.; Darst, Shannon; Munro, Michael P. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2015
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to begin validation of a scale that will be used by teachers of students with visual impairments to determine appropriate recommended type and frequency of services for their students based on identified student need. Methods: Validity and reliability of the Visual Impairment Scale of Service Intensity…
Descriptors: Likert Scales, Validity, Reliability, Special Education Teachers
Perceptions of a Statewide Mentor Program for New Itinerant Vision Professionals
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Pogrund, Rona L.; Chrissy Cowan – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2013
Introduction: Mentoring is valuable for the retention of new teachers. This article describes a model statewide mentor program for new itinerant vision professionals who work with students from birth to age 22. The results of a recent survey of satisfaction are reported, along with implications for the field. Methods: The proteges who participated…
Descriptors: Mentors, Beginning Teachers, Experienced Teachers, Teacher Surveys
Evaluation Study of Short-Term Programs at a Residential School for Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired
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Pogrund, Rona L.; Darst, Shannon; Boland, Teryl – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2013
Introduction: The results of a 2009-2010 program evaluation study that examined parents, teachers of students with visual impairments, administrators, and students regarding overall satisfaction with and effectiveness of the short-term programs at a residential school for students who are blind and visually impaired are described. The findings are…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Program Improvement, Teaching Methods, Visual Impairments