Title: Assuring
Quality Special Education for Children with Visual Impairments
Author: P. Schroeder & M. Richert
Description: Outlines recommendations to legislatures about the
educational needs of students with visual impairments. Geared towards the
upcoming 2002/2003 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA).
Publication Information: American Foundation for the Blind (2002)
Title: Blind
and Visually Impaired Students: Educational Service Guidelines
Author: G.S. Pugh & J. Erin (Eds.)
Description: Provides educational guidelines for agencies, education
service providers, and parents of students with visual impairments. Outlines key
issues in the areas of “Foundations for Educating Students with Visual
Impairment”, “Supportive Structure and Administration”, “Assessment”,
“Program Requirements”, and “Personnel”.
Publication Information: The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (1999)
Title: The
National Agenda for the Education of Children and Youths with Visual
Impairments, Including Those with Multiple Disabilities
Author: A.L. Corn, P. Hatlen, K.M. Huebner, F. Ryan, & M.A.
Siller
Description: A compilation of eight goals outlining a plan of action
addressing the unique educational needs of students with visual impairment.
Publication Information: AFB Press (1995)
Title: National
Plan for Training Personnel to Serve Children with Blindness and Low Vision
Author: C. Mason, R. Davidson, & C. McNerney
Description: Describes a strategic plan based on 2 years of research and
planning to address the shortage of qualified personnel in the field of visual
impairment.
Publication Information: Council for Exceptional Children (2000)