The PASS Project

06/17/2026

Registration for the 2026 Indiana Sensory Access, Inclusion, & Learning Conference is officially open!

We cannot wait to see you all on September 14th and 15th at 502 East Event Centre in Carmel! The link below has registration, additional details, and hotel block information.

As a reminder, we are combining two of our previous conferences, Indiana Vision Conference and Indiana Conference on Deaf Education, into one, dynamic event.

We are so excited to share that Dr. Andrea Forcum (Educator Andrea) is joining as our Keynote Speaker!

Andrea Forcum is an author, comedian, teacher, and advocate for teachers. She taught in the high school classroom for nine years, teaching at both public and private institutions. During her time teaching, Andrea learned (often through her own mistakes) how to build relationships, engage with students, and manage her stress through finding joy in the classroom life. Andrea’s book, They Never Taught Us That is a no-nonsense guide of pragmatic teaching strategies and hilarious, heart-felt stories from the classroom.

Andrea’s comedic and inspiring keynote will focus on sustainable teaching practices to avoid burnout and reestablish resiliency in teaching.

Reach out of you have any questions and tag a colleague who should join you!

https://passprojectisu.org/index.php/insail-2026

06/09/2026

We are offering a few EIPA Written and Performance tests in July and August on Indiana State University's campus in Terre Haute!

Visit https://www.classroominterpreting.org/assessments to book your test.

EIPA offers two comprehensive tests to assess the skills and knowledge of educational interpreters. EIPA also has developed a screening tool for school systems to obtain general feedback about an interpreter's skill during the hiring process.

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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