Sign Language through Touch – Protactile American Sign Language (PTASL)

 How does PTASL relate to Tactile ASL? What are other methods of communication for individuals who are DeafBlind? You will leave this training with the ability to provide information through touch from basic communication needs to parts of the Protactile communication.

This workshop will dive into the Danielson Framework and how it applies to the Itinerant Teacher. Get ideas for evidence as well as organizational tools to gather evidence that are relevant to the Itinerant Teacher.

Learn how Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices can be used to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students and if a DHH student is a good candidate for an AAC device.  Participants will receive tools and strategies to identify if a student is a candidate for an AAC device as well as strategies to support a student’s language development through this technology.

Join Cheryl DeConde Johnson as she discusses the case, lessons learned, strategies to avoid, as well as other issues that have emanated from overly inclusive practices.

Usher Syndrome is the leading cause of Deaf blindness. Join this training and learn about Usher's Syndrome and how to support those who are impacted by it.

Join Cheryl DeConde Johnson as she discusses the provided recommended educational practices from early intervention through post-secondary transition. 

Join us for an insightful workshop focused on strengthening the collaboration between Teachers of the Deaf and ASL interpreters. This session is designed to create a cohesive and supportive environment that prioritizes the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. 

Studies comparing language outcomes at different chronological ages often find that the language gap between children with typical hearing and children and those with hearing differences widens as children age. Learn about assessments that identify existing language gaps and/or support the development of language goals and objectives for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This workshop will highlight important considerations to keep in mind when developing a language assessment battery for preschool-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing. 

Join us for this three-part training for professionals and parents who are interested in learning about cued speech: the research behind it, how the cued speech system is set up, and why and how to apply it to support phonemic awareness skill development in DHH children. 

This interactive session will explore how children’s literature featuring D/HH characters can foster meaningful discussions, build confidence, and provide relatable role models for students. 

A look at adaptions to teaching methods used in the field of Autism and important considerations when diagnosing Deaf students with Autism.  

Designed to equip educators, paraprofessionals, interpreters, and parents with practical tools and strategies for supporting children who are deaf, deafblind, or deaf with additional disabilities ("deaf plus") in the classroom. 

Two interactive trainings designed to equip educators, paraprofessionals, interpreters, and parents with practical tools and strategies for supporting children who are deaf, deafblind, or deaf with additional disabilities ("deaf plus") in the classroom.