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Let's fight to end language deprivation for each deaf or hard of hearing student - one at a time. As professionals in Deaf education, we’ve all encountered comments like:   “I wouldn’t have spent money on hearing aids or cochlear implants if I didn’t want my child to speak.”“The parent wants to focus on listening and spoken language only.”“They don’t know sign language—why would we get them an interpreter?”While these concerns often come from a place of care, they miss the most essential point:

Teacher's of the Deaf, Deaf adults, and interpreters all know that direct instruction in ASL is ideal for most ASL speaking students. However, that's not always an option. Yet, using an educational interpreter in the PK - 12 settings is a skill students have to learn. It's not magically done. It's difficult. It takes work. What should my student be able to do? They don't 'watch'? What's developmentally appropriate. This document outlines the role of educational vs community interpreters, as wel

Having a Deaf or Hard of Student in your classroom can be overwhelming. However, teaching phonics and phonemic awareness to Deaf and hard of hearing kids in the public school setting can set you back. Here are a few tips to help you make your instruction more accessible. Applies to: UFLI, OG, LTRS, Science of Reading. Students with interpreters. Teaching Reading. P.S. though it doesn't say this on the document. Using these strategies also benefits English learners. In the same way many strateg

A visual way to help you see what you child/student may or may not be able to hear. Take the student's (or your child's) audiogram and transfer the data to this audiogram. Note that the information above the line/marks can NOT be heard. Sounds below the line will be very student will begin at a whisper level and may be difficult to hear. Adding background noise is also difficult. **This is a rough estimate of what can be heard. There are MANY variables. However, this is a great place to star

This ebook is your essential guide to understanding terminology while navigating the world of pediatric hearing evaluations, early intervention and/or the school system. I completely understand that the medical terms and professional jargon you encounter can often feel overwhelming. To help, I’ve broken down common hearing test terms into simple, parent-friendly definitions (hopefully I succeeded). My goal is to empower you with clear, accessible knowledge, ensuring your conversations with audio