The PASS Project

05/26/2026

Registration is still open!

05/20/2026

Join us live on Wednesday, May 27th from 3:30-4:30 pm EST for “ TVI Tips & Tricks: Strategies for Supporting Students and Teams” presented by Bridgett Morris.

This webinar will guide Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) in the areas of inclusion, consultation, collaboration, organization, and effective partnerships with paraprofessionals. Participants will gain strategies and tips to support student success while maximizing their time and impact.

Registration is free, and participants will earn PGPs. This session's intended audience includes BLV teachers, special education teachers, and classroom teachers.

If you would like to join us live, register at https://inlearninglab.com . After registering for an account or signing in, click on "Learning" at the top and then "Live." You will see the link to register for this session there.

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! 🍎

Your dedication to supporting independence and positive outcomes for students is truly something to celebrate!

Thank you for everything you do for Indiana students who are blind/low vision or Deaf/hard of hearing!

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04/27/2026

Thank you to Dr. Samantha Gustafson at IU Bloomington for having me today. It was great to be on the beautiful campus sharing about literacy considerations for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing with students in S423!

04/16/2026

We have some exciting news to share!

We have been approved as an EIPA Testing Site through Boys Town!

Starting this summer the EIPA Written and Performance Assessments will be offered on ISU's campus.

We will share an update when registration through EIPA is open!

Help us plan for this test site by letting us know if you are interested in taking either or both tests in the next year.

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03/10/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Institute for Educational Interpreters!

This two-day training supports K–12 educational interpreters in strengthening professional role clarity, preparation and collaboration strategies, and student-centered decision-making. The sessions emphasize self-awareness, reflective interpreting practices, and sustainable approaches to supporting meaningful access over time.

Day 1 focuses on clarifying the interpreter’s role and understanding how preparation directly supports meaningful access for students. Day 2 builds on that foundation by focusing on student experience in the classroom, strengthening real-time decision-making, and improving collaboration with school teams. The training includes short presentations, guided reflection, group discussion, and practical application activities. Participants will leave this training with ideas and tools they can use right away.

Come learn from Tia Ivanko, M.S., NIC, ADAC on July 21st and 22nd at The Wellington in Fishers.

Register on our website under Training and Events or through this link: https://passprojectisu.org/index.php/2026-summer-institute-for-educational-interpreters

03/04/2026

We hope you can join us this afternoon!

The PASS Project is excited to host a Learning Lab Series this school year! Our second session is on March 4th from 3:30-4:30 eastern time.

Tai Botkin will be presenting "Unpacking AEM, AT, and UDL for Deaf Educators."

How do the 3 big hitters of Accessible Educational Materials, Assistive Technology, and Universal Design for Learning translate to Deaf Education? In this presentation, we will discuss applications of accessibility features in education to not only address our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, but also universally. We will navigate strategies that we already employ and how they transfer to multiple populations to make education more accessible for all.

Registration is free, and participants will earn PGPs. This session's intended audience includes DHH Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Classroom Teachers.

If you would like to join us live, register at https://inlearninglab.com After registering for an account or signing in, click on "Learning" at the top and then "Live." You will see the link to register for this session there.

02/23/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Submit Your INSAIL 2026 Proposal!

You have just a few more days left to submit a speaker proposal for the 2026 INSAIL Conference! The Call for Proposals will close Saturday night. Don’t miss your opportunity to share your expertise.

We’ve already received some fantastic proposals and are so excited to see what ideas come in this final week!

As a reminder, the INSAIL Conference is replacing both the Indiana Conference on Deaf Education and the Indiana Vision Conference.

This new, unified event will feature:
✨ Sessions geared toward BLV professionals
✨ Sessions geared toward DHH professionals
✨ Sessions relevant to both fields

If you’ve been thinking about submitting, this is your sign! We would love to consider your proposal.

Submit here:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYPk-mrrry4H3a32vfMu5qYnsNjkQhwB6gmS3TCfUCy9_fxg/viewform?usp=header

Tag a colleague who should present! 💙

The PASS Project welcomes your proposal for our upcoming conference taking place on Monday, September 14, and Tuesday, September 15, 20226. We are combining our conferences for DHH teachers and BLV teachers into one conference this year. We are looking forward to offering a variety of sessions to ou...

02/20/2026

Check out the latest video on our YouTube Channel!

02/10/2026

The PASS Project is excited to host a Learning Lab Series this school year! Our second session is on March 4th from 3:30-4:30 eastern time.

Tai Botkin will be presenting "Unpacking AEM, AT, and UDL for Deaf Educators."

How do the 3 big hitters of Accessible Educational Materials, Assistive Technology, and Universal Design for Learning translate to Deaf Education? In this presentation, we will discuss applications of accessibility features in education to not only address our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, but also universally. We will navigate strategies that we already employ and how they transfer to multiple populations to make education more accessible for all.

Registration is free, and participants will earn PGPs. This session's intended audience includes DHH Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Classroom Teachers.

If you would like to join us live, register at https://inlearninglab.com After registering for an account or signing in, click on "Learning" at the top and then "Live." You will see the link to register for this session there.