BEST Grant 2019 - 2024
Professional Development
The BEST Grant is a statewide project of professional development and technical assistance dedicated to braille literacy, braille instruction, braille materials, and braille technology in Ohio schools.
As part of the BEST Grant’s goals to support the implementation of braille instruction and braille technology, the BEST Grant is providing the following professional development trainings and webinars.
View the BEST 5-year PD activities schedule.
Registration
Registration is free, however, attendees must register in advance. The following events have a limited number of participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. No 'walk in' entry is available.
Hybrid trainings are hosted both online and onsite at OCALI. Full online participation is supported.
Best Activities Schedule
STEM
These online training sessions will help you to learn how to teach and provide access to STEM subjects for students who use braille.
| Training Name | Status | Date(s) and Times | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Nemeth |
Hybrid |
June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2024. |
Registration coming soon |
Reading / Writing
Learn braille and how to effectively teach braille to students to access reading and writing activities with these online training opportunities.
| Training Name | Status | Date(s) and Times | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Braille | Hybrid |
June 11th, 18th, 25th, 2024. |
Registration coming soon |
| Advanced Braille | Hybrid |
June 13th, 20th, 27th, 2024. |
Registration coming soon |