The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is the body of knowledge and skills that are needed by students with visual impairments due to their unique needs. This course will explore all nine areas of the ECC including: compensatory or functional academic skills, orientation and mobility, social interaction skills, independent living skills, recreation and leisure skills, career education, use of assistive technology, sensory efficiency skills and self-determination. Participants will have the opportunity to observe and work with students in a summer program and teach skills from the ECC. In-state students are required to attend class at the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville as well as complete practicum hours at various locations throughout the state. In- state students are required to attend class at the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville as well as complete practicum hours at various locations throughout the state. In-state students will need to choose the section of the course related to the off-site campus. Out-of-state students will take the course online and should register for the distance learning section.