Archive of Short Courses

2023-24

5th Sep 2023


Road Trip Through Rules of UEB

Webinar

26th Sep 2023


Hike the UEB Maths Trail

Webinar

31st Oct 2023


Find a Path from PDF to BRF

Webinar

3rd Oct 2023


Clearvision Project

Webinar

4th Oct 2023


Specialist Deaf Curriculum Framework

Consultation (Online)

10th Nov 2023


More than a Bell Ball (PE and VI)

SSC, Edinburgh

22nd Nov 2023


Assessment Arrangements (SQA)

Hybrid

7th Feb 2024


VisionAid Technologies Showcase

Webinar

14th Mar 2024


Introduction to smiLE Therapy

Webinar - Taster

15th/22nd Mar 2024


Exploring Science with Deaf Scientists

Workshops for Edinburgh-based kids

24th Apr 2024


Introduction to On-body Signing

Webinar

19th Jun 2024


Journal Club 'Deaf children and young people'

Online Reading Group

2022-23

8th Sept 2022


Nystagmus from a Parent and Child’s point of view

Webinar with Nystagmus Network

27th Sept 2022


Introduction to DELTA

Webinar

3rd Oct 2022


Ling 6 Sound Test

Webinar

11th Oct 2022


Deafness and dyslexia

Webinar

24th Oct 2022


LEGO® Braille Bricks Workshops

SSC, Edinburgh

9th Nov 2022


Practical guides to Assess CVI

Webinar

16th Nov 2022


Research Journal Club

Reading Group

22nd Nov 2022


READY Study Update

Webinar

1st Dec 2022


Deafness and Autism (Part 1)

Webinar

15th Mar 2023


Research Journal Club

Reading Group

17th May 2023


Visibility Scotland Session

Webinar

13th Jun 2023


PE - More Than A Bell Ball

Twilight - Uddingston Grammar

14th Jun 2023


Research Journal Club

Reading Group

2021-22

2021-2022


Cerebral Visual Impairment Online package (6 month duration)

Online Package

2, 14, 28 Sept 2021


APH Series on Tactile Graphics

Webinars

Mon, 4th Oct 2021


Introduction to HearGlueEar

Webinar

Tues, 5th Oct 2021


Questions About CVI? – Ask the Panel

Webinar

Tues, 9th Nov 2021


Introduction to BrailleSense 6

Webinar with Sight & Sound Technology

Monday, 15th Nov 2021


Emerging Braille Literacy

Showcase with APH

Tues, 2nd & 23rd Nov 2021


Webinar series: CHARGE Syndrome: Part 1 and 2

Webinars

Wed, 24th Nov 2021


The Journal Club 'Deaf children and young people'

Online reading group

Tues, 7th Dec 2021


Intensive Interaction

Webinar

Wed, 8th Dec 2021


Auditory Processing Disorder with BATOD

Twilight Webinar

Thurs, 9th Dec 2021


Developing Tactile Literacy Skills

Showcase with APH

Tues, 18th Jan 2022


Blast Braille with BrailleBlaster

Showcase with APH

Thurs, 20th Jan 2022


On-body Signing

Webinar

Wed, 2nd Feb 2022


cCMV and Deaf Children

Webinar

Mon, 7th Feb 2022


Introduction to DCAL Portal

Webinar

Tues, 8th Feb 2022


An Introduction to EquatIO

Webinar

Thu, 9th Feb 2022


Introduction to SmiLE Therapy

Webinar

Thu, 17th Feb 2022


Web-Based BSL-Vocabulary Test

Twilight Webinar

Tue, 22nd Feb 2022


Develop Understanding in STEM Education

with the Build a Cell and the DNA-RNA Kits from APH

Webinar

Thu, 24th Feb 2022


Using Dynamic Assessment with Deaf Children

Twilight Webinar

Wed, 9th Mar 2022


Research Journal Club

Reading group

Wed, 27th Apr 2022


Practice Maths with APH Apps, Games, Manipulatives

Showcase with APH

24th/25th May 2022


Day 1 smiLE Therapy Training

Webinar

Thurs, 26th May 2022


More Questions About CVI? - Ask the Panel

Webinar

Wed, 15th Jun 2022


The Journal Club 'Deaf children and young people'

Reading Group


2020-21

2021-2022


Cerebral Visual Impairment Online package (6 month duration)

Online Package

Wednesday, 9th Sept 2020


Ask an Audiologist

Webinar 3

Tuesday, 17th November 2020 - Postponed


Working with Clinical & Educational Psychologists

Webinar 4

Tuesday, 8th December 2020


10 Takeaway Messages about Cerebral Visual Impairment

Webinar 5

Tuesday, 12th January 2021


New Year, New Versions, New Features

Webinar 6

Thursday, 21st January 2021


Anxiety in the Classroom (Place2Be)

Webinar 7

Tuesday, 26th January 2021


Maternal opiate use and its effect on children's vision

Webinar 8

Tuesday, 24th February 2021


Introducing Look UK's Mentor Scheme

Webinar 11

Thursday, 4th March 2021


Teacher Self Care: A Necessity not a Luxury (Place2Be)

Webinar 13

Tuesday, 16th Mar 2021


Success from the Start

Webinar 15

Tuesday, 23rd Mar 2021


Cochlear Implants/Listening Fatigue

Webinar 16

Tuesday, 27th Apr 2021


Update on the READY Study

Webinar 17

Thursday, 29th Apr 2021


Empowering Young Children through Active Learning

Webinar 18

Tuesday, 11th May 2021


Introduction to the Desmos Graphing Calculator

Webinar 20

Tuesday, 22nd Jun 2021


The Journal Club ‘Deaf children and young people’

Reading group

2019-20 Webinars

As a result of UK Lockdown from April 2020 the SSC delivered a series of weekly webinars.


  1. Supporting Learners with VI and their Families During Lockdown: Tuesday, 28th April 2020 - This networking event explored the extraordinary circumstances teachers and pupils find themselves in while schools are closed for an extended period. Teachers of children with Visual Impairments had an opportunity to share experiences and ask questions about delivering education and support remotely.
  2. What's the Complexity? Matt Tietjen: Tuesday, 5th May 2020 - Discussion of the video from Ravenscroft Reviews series by Matt Tietjen about complexity and CVI
  3. As Teachers of the Deaf what difficulties are you facing? Wednesday, 6th May 2020 - Discussion of the challenges of supporting children's education in the home and what is working well.
  4. Supporting Children in the Early Years (0-3). What is the role of the (Q)TVI? Tuesday, 12th May 2020 - Discussion of an early years training video hosted by Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI)
  5. Ask an Audiologist with Joe O'Donnell: Wednesday, 13th May 2020 - Joe provided answers to teacher's current concerns regarding audiological equipment and care.
  6. Teaching braille reading and writing: Tuesday 19th May 2020 - Discussion of a Braille training video hosted by Perkins School for the Blind.
  7. Working remotely with pupils in the early years with MariaVittoria Vallareno: Wednesday, 20th May 2020 - MariaVittoria is an AV therapist who works principally via videoconference methods. She discussed the pitfalls of and tips for using online methods to connect with children and their families.
  8. The QTVI as an Agent for Change - do you create accessible documents? Tuesday, 26th May 2020 - Discussion of a training video about inbuilt Microsoft Accessibility features
  9. Transition support from Teachers of the Deaf for pupils during lockdown: Wednesday 27th May 2020
  10. CVI and Autism: Tuesday 2nd June 2020 - Discussion of the video from Ravenscroft Reviews series by Professor Gordon Dutton about CVI and Autism
  11. Notetaking for Deaf Students and Young People with Rachel O'Neill: Thursday, 4th June 2020 - Rachel provided a video lecture and participants asked Rachel questions relating to notetaking, technology and appropriate support options.
  12. Teaching Social Skills to Children with Visual Impairment: Tuesday 9th June 2020 - Discussion of a video on developing social skills by Sharon Sacks hosted by Perkins School for the Blind

2019-20 Courses

Tuesday, 24 September 2019


Positive Mental Health in Children & Young People - FULL

SSC, Edinburgh

Thursday, 14 November 2019


Accidental Counsellor

Perth

Tuesday, 19 November 2019


Sensory Storytelling with Bag Books

SSC, Edinburgh

Monday, 13 January 2020


An Introduction to On-body Signing

Hazelwood School, Glasgow

Tuesday, 21 January 2020


Positive Mental Health in Children & Young People - FULL

SSC, Edinburgh

Tuesday, 18 February 2020


Introduction to Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

SSC, Edinburgh

Friday, 28th February 2020


How to create Accessible Documents

SSC, Edinburgh - Postponed

Tuesday, 3 March 2020


Tinnitus and Hyperacusis in Children and Young People

Information Session for Teachers of the Deaf

SSC, Edinburgh

Tuesday, 17th March 2020 - Postponed November 2020


Working with Clinical & Educational Psychologists

SSC, Edinburgh

Monday, 27th April 2020 - Postponed


Positive Mental Health in Children & Young People

SSC, Edinburgh


2018-19

2017-18

2016-17

2015-16

2014-15

2013-14

2012-13