Visitation Sites

Chandler Tripp Preschool for the Visually Impaired

Santa Clara County Office of Education

Video Interviews

Interview with Taura Anderson

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Program Philosophy

Low vision and blind preschoolers need to be provided with opportunities to fully experience their environment through a team effort. The program strongly believes children with visual impairments must be independent develop personal efficacy.

What is Offered

Assistive technology
Family involvement
Developmentally appropriate practice
Head Start Inclusion
Literacy Skills
Field Trip Lessons
Desired Results Driven IEP’s
Transition planning when turning 5
Anti-bias curriculum

On-Site Services

Opportunities for Observation:

Computer adaptive devices/software
Parent communication and instructional materials
Classroom management (i.e. IEP clipboards, curriculum testing area, calendar/schedule)
HeadStart inclusion observation
Designated services observation (orientation and mobility, speech, adaptive physical education and occupational therapy)

Off-Site Services

The site can bring to you:

Examples of Preschool Desired Results IEP planning
Parent Handbook
Program video
Technology/adaptive devices and motor circle handout
Anti-bias curriculum
Transition planing
Adaptions for classroom environment and instruction for visually impared and totally blind children
Promoting literacy in the class

Who You Will Meet

To arrange a visitation site appointment,
call SEEDS at
(916) 228-2379

Teacher, Orientation and Mobility instructor, instructional aide, visually impaired students (ages 3-5)

When Site Is Available For Visits

Year-round program, Monday-Friday / 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Number Of Visitors At One Time

Groups of 3

More Information

Ginger Brown
(408) 298-2009 ext. 3024

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