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Elementary Short-Term Program
(Grades 1 – 5/6th)
When: January 11-15, 2026
Starting Time: Sunday, January 11th
Arrive between 4:30-5:30pm
at NDVS/SB
500 Stanford Road, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Ending Time: Thursday, January 15th
Pick up between 4-4:15
About the Week:
This session’s activities will center around the book Iggy Peck, Architect, published by National Braille Press (NBP) as part of their Great Expectations program. As described on NBP’s website, “Great Expectations brings popular picture books to life using a multi-sensory approach — songs, tactile play, picture descriptions, body movement, engaged listening — all designed to promote active reading experiences for children with visual impairments.”
The story follows a boy who loves to build, and we will incorporate a variety of hands-on, building-focused activities and projects, including accessible Legos, a virtual meeting with a blind architect, games that strengthen listening and direction-following skills, team-building exercises, and more.
What to Bring:
Outdoor clothing/jacket; personal items – PJ’s, robe, toiletries; modest swimwear; small amount of spending money (around $10-$20); gym shoes; any over the counter medicines you may need such as Tylenol, and prescription medications. We will have PPE on hand as well.
School Assignments:
There will be limited time allotted to work on school assignments. We ask that only the necessary homework be sent. Instruction on the ECC will be our focus!
Registration Deadline: January 2nd
Register now for our educational program filled with instruction and experiences focusing the Expanded Core Curriculum which includes Compensatory Skills, Sensory Efficiency, O&M, Self-Determination, Career Education, Assistive Technology, Independent Living Skills, Recreation & Leisure, and Social Skills.
How to Register:
If you would like to register, please email ckwillia@nd.gov or mail Cindy Williams the following forms which are available on our website. (Forms are valid for one year.)
Student Data form (please complete all areas, authorization area needs to be signed – not just typed)
Release of Information between local school and NDVS/SB (needs to be signed – not just typed)
Registration may also be completed through your Vision/Outreach Teacher. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the forms, contact Cindy at 701-795-2704 or ckwillia@nd.gov and one will be mailed out.
We have limited spaces available, and registrations are confirmed based on availability and needs of the student with priority given to ND residents. You will be notified confirming your registration around January 5th.