The 4 Biggest Mistakes Itinerants Make
Are you an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing? This job can be tough! There isn’t a lot of training out there on how to be an ITINERANT Teacher of the Deaf. And, yet, this role is VERY different from a classroom Teacher of the Deaf position. To add to the challenge of not having formal training on how to do the job, many times as an itinerant, you are just given the job, without much direction, support or resources. This is because the person who gives you the job usually has no experience as an itinerant and you may be the only itinerant teacher in the district.
As the Founder of the Online Itinerant, I connect with literally hundreds of itinerant teachers regularly and hear their frustrations and their challenges. You are feeling frustrated in this role, you are not alone! And, if you are new to the role, I have some tips to offer to help you.
Below are, in my opinion, the biggest mistakes that...
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Stefanie Kessen, M.Ed., Founder of The Online Itinerant, saw a need for added training and support for those who work with students who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families. With more than 25 years in the field of Deaf Education, as a Teacher of the Deaf, interpreter, and Education Specialist for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, she recognized that the key to changing the lives of the children was to support the adults who love and work with them. Through this epiphany, the vision of the Online Itinerant, an online portal that would create a community of support and provide for Professional Development needs and beyond, was born. Prior to formally launching the Professional Academy on July 1, 2018, a team of Founding Members worked together to identify the training needs for those who work with DHH students. During its pilot year, The Online Itinerant's Founding Members engaged in the development of a community that was expansive and powerful in supporting the professional development needs of all members of the IEP team in supporting students with hearing loss. The goal of The Online Itinerant is to build community and provide training, support, and resources for those who are passionate about meeting the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. If you would like more information, contact Stefanie Kessen at [email protected]