Introducing the 9th Biennial POSB STEM Institute for Instruction
Hosted by Principals of Schools for the Blind (POSB),
Hosted by Principals of Schools for the Blind (POSB),
March 7 – 10, 2027, at the University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
March 10, 2027, tour and program at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind (SCSDB), Spartanburg, SC
Presentation and Vendor submissions has not opened yet.
To build community and a support system among teachers of the visually impaired. Often, teachers feel isolated and don’t have easy access to other teachers for guidance and support.
To provide professional development opportunities. The “POSB Institutes for Instruction” would include a training component, focusing on STEM to inspire teachers and provide them with tools to improve their instructional practices.
To establish online communities for individual disciplines in order to provide ease in communication and to share documents and other materials related to instruction.
Additional sponsorships will be included as they are received.
Platinum $5,000 and above
Diamond $2,500- $4,999
Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT-NW)
Gold $1,000- $2,499
Silver $500- $999
Bronze $1- $499
April 8-10, 2025 (STEM) - California School for the Blind (CSB), and Center for Assistive Technology Training (CATT-NW), held at the Fremont Event Center, Fremont, CA.
February 27-March 1, 2023 (STEM) - American Printing House for the Blind and the Kentucky School for the Blind, held at the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville, KY.
February 15-17, 2021 (STEM) - Maryland School for the Blind in Baltimore, MD (moved to virtual due to COVID)
April 8-10, 2019 (STEM) - Missouri School for the Blind in St. Louis, MO
April 2-5, 2017 (STEM) - Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin, TX
April 14-15, 2015 (STEM) - Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA
April 16-17, 2013 (Math and Science) - Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Denver, CO
April 12-13, 2011 (Math) - Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired in Indianapolis, IN