CSB Statewide Outreach Newsletter


At the California School for the Blind (CSB), we provide educational outreach services through the Statewide Outreach Services (SOS) and Education Resource Center (ERC). We are dedicated to providing no-cost consultation, assessment, training, and technical assistance to educational teams and families of blind and low-vision students throughout California.

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Using the Johns Basic Reading Inventory 12th Edition in a Learning Media Assessment

The California School for the Blind Assessment Center is pleased to announce the launch of a new, self-paced, and …

January 15, 2026

Rethinking "Low Incidence": A Call for High-Intensity Awareness

During a recent conversation with Dennis Gilliam, Executive Director of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind, he …

January 15, 2026

CSB Educator Inspires Inclusive Opportunities in Physical Education

Molly Armstrong, Adapted Physical Education Specialist at the California School for the Blind (CSB), recently shared innovative …

January 15, 2026

White Cane Day 2025: Celebrating Independence and Community

The California School for the Blind (CSB) proudly hosted our annual White Cane Day celebration on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

October 15, 2025

Day of Code is Back — Bigger, Bolder, and With More Robots!

Mark your calendars: Thursday, November 20, 2025. Day of Code is landing on the CSB campus, and this year we're turning …

October 15, 2025

Tech After Hours


Are you looking for practical solutions and expert guidance to enhance your students' access to technology? Our monthly …

October 15, 2025

Highlights from 2024–25


The California School for the Blind's Statewide Outreach Services (SOS) and Education Resource Center (ERC) had an exciting …

September 22, 2025

Summer Academies 2024–25


CSB's Summer Academies are week-long intensive courses offered each June, both in person and online, to provide Expanded …

September 22, 2025

Supporting Mental Wellbeing: CSB at the 2025 National Braille Challenge

The California School for the Blind proudly celebrates the outstanding contribution of May Nguyen, MS, LEP, NCSP, Licensed …

September 22, 2025