The Deaf Education team at the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education has received numerous requests for professional development this school year. As the state-legislated resource, the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education is available to collaborate with professionals to provide support, resources, and professional development at no cost that are specific to Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. These services adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, follow current evidence-based best practices, and align with national and statewide trends regarding:
- Accommodations
- Audiology and Auditory Skill Development
- Effective Communication
- Direct Communication Opportunities with Peers and Adults
- Eligibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing services
- Equal Access in the Educational Setting
- Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT) devices
- Language Development
- Least Restrictive Environment (explanation of the differences for DHH LRE)
- Provision of Educational Services and Related Services
- Universal Design for Learning
The Deaf Education team can provide professional development to any number of school staff at no cost and will also provide Professional Growth Points (PGP) for any school professional in attendance. Information regarding upcoming conferences, workshops, webinars, and DHH Roundtables can be found on the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education’s Learning Connection Community. Contact Sarah Kiefer at SKiefer@isdh.in.gov for information on how to join this community.
Archived webinars can be viewed at http://videocenter.isdh.in.gov/videos/channel/49/
The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education also has a comprehensive list of other online sources of professional development and learning opportunities on a multitude of topics. For more information, please contact Sarah Kiefer, Deaf Education Coordinator skiefer@isdh.in.gov or 317-232-0971, and let us know how we can be of further assistance for the DHH students you are serving in your schools.
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