Elementary Education Archives

Supporting Your Child’s Tactile Literacy Skills

Posted on January 24, 2024 - 12:04 pm by Melisa Matthews

Discover our 4-part online series for on-the-go learning! Flexible, on-demand sessions let you guide your child's tactile learning journey at your own pace. Gain essential tips from APH's experts to enhance your role as your child's first teacher. Empower their development anytime, anywhere. Start now!

Navigating Tactile Graphics Literacy with a 4-Part Online Learning Series Parenting a child who is blind or low vision comes with unique challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to supporting their education. To empower you on this journey, we’re excited to introduce a series of four webinars hosted by experienced professionals from the American […]

APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board: When Personal and Professional Roles Merge

Posted on January 9, 2024 - 10:59 am by Amy Lynn Smith

For Amy Shepherd, M.Ed., transitioning her career from teaching in elementary school to being a resource for students who are blind or low vision. Most recently joined the APH FamilyConnect Parent Advisory Board – was the direct result of her son Austin’s vision. Now 23 years old, Austin was shaken as a baby by a […]

Letters to Parents: A Classroom Teacher’s Perspective

Posted on January 4, 2024 - 1:28 pm by Rachel Smith

A teacher pointing to her smart board with a list of behavior expectations.

The Fear of New Beginnings The start of a new school can be exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. For parents of children who are blind or low vision, excitement often gives way to fear, anxiousness, and uncertainty…and understandably so. This past school year, I was blessed to have two students in my […]

What is the Chameleon 20?

Posted on November 14, 2023 - 1:23 pm by Melisa Matthews

Part of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is Assistive Technology, which is ever-changing and evolving. Knowing and understanding what technology your child uses and how to help outside school will further their confidence. While knowing existing technology and what is available to your child may seem overwhelming, we can simplify this by sharing resources and […]

 Yes, Your Child Can Learn to Code!

Posted on October 27, 2023 - 12:17 pm by Melisa Matthews

Three students sitting at at classroom table working with the code jumper.

If you’ve heard your child or your child’s school talk about coding and aren’t sure what they’re talking about, don’t worry. Coding is a skill that many children are learning in school today, even when they are very young. While it may seem overwhelming or outside of your knowledge base, it’s important to remember that […]

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