SSCHL Conference Presentation Services
One of the purposes of Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss is to provide Professional Development primarily to teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing.
The goal to expand understanding of the
- typical adverse educational effects of hearing loss,
- appropriate assessment to identify areas of need, &
- instructional supports and services necessary for students with hearing loss to learn at a pace equal to their cognitive peers. The goal to expand understanding of the
Professional development is made available by Supporting Success via the Bi-monthly Updates, Professional Development Webcasts, biannual SSCHL Conference and by providing experienced and knowledgeable speakers at professional conference events
Presentations below are provided by Karen Anderson, PhD.
- Review the list of topics below.
- Read the descriptions and objectives of the topics that interest you.
- Refer to the Agreement Defining Speaking Engagement for fee information.
- Contact us if you are interested in arranging for a speaker for your conference.
| Topic | Length | Level | Presenter |
| Access is the Name of the Game: Obtaining Data to Get the Point Across | 90-120 min | Begin-Interm | Anderson |
| Achieving Effective Hearing Aid Use in Early Childhood | 75 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Building Self-Advocacy Skills & Independence with Hearing Devices | 75-90 min | Begin-Interm | Anderson |
| Building Skills for Success in the Fast-Paced Classroom | 1 day | Beginning | Anderson |
| Communication Repair: Strategies for Assessment & Skill Building | 60-75 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Developing Independence with Hearing Devices | 60-75 min | Begin-Interm | Anderson |
| Early Development of Social Communication & Self-Concept | 60 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Effective Transition: Preparing for a Smooth School Entry (age 3-5) | 75-90 min | Begin-Interm | Anderson |
| Estimating Access to Communication in the Classroom | 90-120 min | Begin-Interm | Anderson |
| Hearing: The Link to Language, Learning & Literacy (Keynote) | 45-60 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Let’s Hear it for Full Participation! Common Core Standards Based IEP Goals for Children with Hearing Loss | 60 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Pediatric Audiologist’s Role in Supporting Communication Access at School | 75 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Self-Advocacy: Assessment & Skill Building | >60-90 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Showing the Need, Making the Case, Demonstrating Your Unique Expertise (Keynote or session) | 60-75 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Social Communication & Belonging in the Classroom | 75-90 min | Begin-Interm | Anderson |
| Steps to Assessment: Identifying Educational Needs – Introduction | 3 hours | Beginning | Anderson or Price |
| Steps to Assessment: Identifying Educational Needs Workshop | 2 days | Intermediate | Anderson & Price |
| Teacher Inservice: A First Step Toward Effective Collaboration | 75 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| Unilateral & Mild Hearing Loss – True Barriers to Learning! | 75 min | Beginning | Anderson |
| We are Zebra Experts! Recognizing the Needs of Zebras in a World of Horses | 60-75 min | Intermediate | Anderson |
| Why Do Teens Reject Hearing Devices? What Can We Do? | 75 min | Intermediate | Anderson |
| Working with Families of Young Children with Unilateral or Mild Hearing Loss | 1 day | Beginning | Anderson |
