by Karen | Feb 21, 2022 | For Professionals, Planning to Meet Student Needs
Deaf education is more than academic instruction. While the supports given to students by teachers of the deaf in the K-12 framework undoubtedly support the acquisition of academic skills, educators in the field of deaf education are responsible for teaching...
by Karen | Feb 3, 2022 | Assessment of Student Skills, Challenges, Needs, For Professionals
Assessing the language level of young children can be challenging enough, then add that they use a different language, and on top of that, many are language deprived. We expect our students who use American Sign Language interpreters in the classroom to be able to...
by Karen | Jan 24, 2022 | Assessment of Student Skills, Challenges, Needs, For Professionals
Assessment is required for all students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) with IEPs or who are seeking eligibility for an IEP. IDEA requires that assessments tailored to the (suspected) disability area be used, but the question is WHICH assessments should be used?...
by Karen | Jan 10, 2022 | For Professionals, Planning to Meet Student Needs
Effective collaboration is critical to successful itinerant services. As professionals, we recognize that positive relationships with colleagues can have a big impact on appropriate services for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. When collaboration works well,...
by Karen | Oct 22, 2021 | Assessment of Student Skills, Challenges, Needs, For Professionals, Planning to Meet Student Needs
We all know the scenario – a student with hearing devices and/or Deafness seems ‘okay’ in class, but we know they are struggling and often frustrated to keep up. The school team sees the grades and the student turning in acceptable work. But we know there is more to...