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The Hybrid Model for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teachers: Why and How deaf and hard of hearing children hybrid teaching itinerant teacher itinerant teaching scheduling technology traveling teacher Sep 20, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, one teaching model that has gained significant traction since Covid is the hybrid model. The hybrid...

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Impact of Unilateral Hearing Loss deaf and hard of hearing children mainstreaming unilateral hearing loss Sep 06, 2023
 

While bilateral hearing loss is more well-known than unilateral, it isn't the only form of hearing loss or impairment. Children with...

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Hearing Loss and Anxiety advocacy deaf and hard of hearing children friend academy parent tips peers self-identity social/emotional summer planning Nov 19, 2022

Since the pandemic began, we have been having more and more important conversations about mental health, especially around our children. You may...

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Summer Fun or Summer Bummer? common mistakes deaf and hard of hearing children friend academy parent tips Jun 13, 2022

It's SUMMER!  

Although summer is something that many of us look forward to, for some children with hearing loss, summer is a time of...

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Universal Design for Learning Strategies - Classroom Layout deaf and hard of hearing children itinerant teacher universal design for learning Nov 29, 2021

 

Education is something that everyone should have access to, regardless of hearing (or any disability!). If we want deaf and hard of...

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Preparing for the General Education Classroom deaf and hard of hearing children general ed classroom mainstreaming parent tips Aug 05, 2021

As promised, we’re back with a second post about preparing your deaf or hard of hearing child/student for the mainstream classroom! If you...

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Summer Planning with a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child deaf and hard of hearing children friend academy parent tips summer planning Jun 02, 2021

Are you excited for summer? Us too!   The FRIEND Academy recently hosted a training for family members sharing tips on how to help your...

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