The Professional Academy
Increase your CONFIDENCE and SKILLS to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children through RESOURCES, TRAINING, and COMMUNITY.
ALL IN ONE PLACE. ALL FOR ONE PRICE.
MEANINGFUL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH IMPACT
Are you a school district wanting to purchase a membership for multiple employees? The Online Itinerant offers discount pricing for district memberships of 4 or more employees.
What is the Professional Academy?
Unlimited Access!
Access to all professional workshops* inside The Professional Academy, including access to recorded webinars and monthly Meet Up & Trainings. Professional Academy Members have access to recorded monthly Meet-Up & Trainings, even if unable to attend live.
Certificates of Training are provided as evidence of Professional Development after each workshop.
Professional Academy members have immediate access to new workshops and trainings added throughout the school year.
Any Time! Any Place!
Professional Academy members get unlimited access to training videos and the Online Itinerant Online Community whenever and wherever you are, even on your mobile device.
Access the training of your choice and watch it at your own pace any time during your membership.
Online Interaction!
Monthly Meet-Up & Trainings are included in the price of membership in the Professional Academy. This monthly Meet-Up & Training opportunity is delivered live via Zoom and provides interaction with others, as well as Q&A time with the presenter. Trainings occur in the evening to meet the needs of participants across the US.
In addition, opportunities to connect with other Professional Academy Members is provided within The Professional Academy as well as through other online forums, such as Facebook.
TEACHER TOOLBOX
Auditory Training, Language Building, Self-Advocacy, Social/Emotional, Self-Identity, Transition and MORE!
TOOLS, LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
Never stuff your trunk again. Always have the tools you need.
Power Hour Mondays!
Join us on Mondays and connect with others as you share resources, tips, tools, and secret hacks for success! Brainstorm together how to break through your biggest challenges. Leave empowered and equipped for the week ahead!
EXCLUSIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL ACADEMY MEMBERS!
Want a taste of the Professional Academy?
Join us for our Monthly Meetup
The first Thursday of the month September through May
Connect with other professionals and families and kids with hearing loss. This training relates to the needs of children with hearing loss for all ages, stages, and communication mode.
NOVEMBER MEETUP:
LOST: A Journey of Self-Identity
November 4th, 7-8:15 pm CST
ON-DEMAND TRAININGS
Working Together with Other Adults
Presented by Brittany Dorn
Unilateral and Unilateral Hearing Loss CAN Be a Big Deal
Presented by Karen Anderson
Apps that Leverage Touch Technology
Presented by Tina Childress
Enhancing Caregiver Involvement for Children 6 and Under
Presented by Lou Rossetti
The Itinerant TDHH - Where Do I Fit In?
Presented by Stefanie Kessen
Surviving the Itinerant Model
Presented by Gail Wright
MONTHLY MEETUPS
2021-2022 SCHEDULE
September 9
DHH Students in the Classroom Part 1: UDL Strategies to Make the Classroom Accessible for All
Presented by Sarah Kiefer, Center for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education
October 7
DHH Students in the Classroom Part 2: Catching up on Captions
Presented by Sarah Kiefer, Center for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education
November 4
LOST: A Journey of Self-Identity
Presented by Jennifer Meyer and Jill Doering
December 2
Supporting Numeracy and Math Development in Young Children
Presented by Marcy Dicker, University of Connecticut
January 6
Apps as Interactive Tools to Promote Language in Children with Hearing Loss
Presented by Lynn Wood, CCC-A LSLS Cert AVT
February 3
A Bilingual Approach to Grammar
Presented by Dr. Todd Czubek and Dr. Kristin DiPerri, Boston University
March 3
Travel Tips for DHH Students and Individuals
Presented by Tina Childress, AuD.
April 7
Creating Peers for Mainstreamed Students In and Out of the Classroom
Presented by Stefanie Kessen, M.Ed., The Online Itinerant
Jenna Gabel, Teacher of the Deaf
I wanted to let you know how impressed I am with both the Professional Academy. I have been a member of the Professional Academy for just under a year. I feel like it really fills a void in our field. I sit through a lot of trainings in my school district that don't always pertain to what I do, and it is so refreshing to be able to view trainings that are one hundred percent geared towards my job. I love the variety of experts that you have pulled together, and the variety of topics that are offered. The COVID meet-ups were also incredibly helpful when trying to teach in a very unprecedented time. Thank you!!!.
Tracey Allen, Interpreter
I just have to say I LOVE what you are doing with the Online Itinerant. You and the amazing presenters have helped me tremendously in such a short time. Thank you so much for all you do. You are truly making a big impact in my life and early education/experience in this profession.
Kearston Jose, Teacher of the Deaf
As a third year DHH teacher and one who had my first year of itinerant teaching this past school year, this website is such a great tool! The modules are very helpful, offer great insight, and I love that they can be done on your own time. The monthly meet ups are great as well, as it’s a time for us to share ideas and feedback with each other. I am looking forward to the future of the website!
Last updated on 07/28/2020
