SKI-HI is a complete curriculum with research-based information and unbiased resources for professionals who are providing family-centered programming to families with young children ages 0 – 5 who are deaf or hard of hearing.

SKI-HI Training is available for professionals with backgrounds in fields related to deafness and/or early child development such as deaf education, special education, speech therapy, audiology, and early childhood education. Those who are currently working with or interested in working with families with young children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families are welcome to attend. You must have at least a Bachelor’s degree to take this course.

SKI-HI training contains information about:

• Early Language Development

• Working with Infants 0-12 Months

• Hearing Aids & Cochlear Implants

• Literacy

• Natural Environment & Routines

• Assessment

• Building Partnerships

• Communication Options

January 24-26, 2025 & February 21-23, 2005
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave., FL 32084

Registrations must be received by Jan. 13, 2025. The fee for SKI-HI training is $300.00. This covers all handouts and training materials (except manuals). Please make checks or POs payable to FSDB. Participants are also required to have the SKI-HI Curriculum Manual which can be ordered through HOPE Publications, Inc. 435-245-2888 or www.hopepubl.com. The cost is $315.00 per manual set (2 volumes) plus 10% shipping and handling.

VIISA 3-5 is a five-day training program held over two weekends. It is specifically designed to provide in-service training for early intervention and early childhood professionals who work with young children, ages three to five, who have blindness or visual impairments.

March 14 -15, 2025 & May 16-18, 2005
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave., FL 32084

VIISA B-3 is a five-day training program held over two weekends. It is specifically designed to provide in-service training for early intervention and early childhood professionals who work with young children, ages birth to three, who have blindness or visual impairments.

March 13 -14, 2026 & May 15-17, 2006
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave., FL 32084

INSITE training is a six-day program conducted over two weekends. It provides home-based support and resources for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages birth to age five, who have sensory impairments and additional disabilities.

October 17 -19, 2025 & November 14-16, 2005
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave., FL 32084