Theory of Mind (ToM) develops through a child’s access to daily events and conversation. ToM is a foundational skill related to understanding the thoughts, beliefs, and desires of oneself and others. ToM depends on two components -- language skills and social skills. Deaf children in mainstream schools typically have limited access to conversations around them …
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Finding out your child is deaf or hard of hearing can be overwhelming and to some - devastating. It is not often that hearing parents have ever met a deaf person nor do they have information or resources to guide them with all possible options. All they know is what their doctor has shared with …
We have an amazing line up of speakers at this years conference, including keynote speakers Betsy Moog, Thomas Horejes, and Michael Bonner. The full agenda is under development and will be published soon. Early registration ends on April 1, 2020 Conference Venue
You may have heard of the Iowa Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ECC-DHH), but do you know how to use it as part of your practice? Attend this session to learn the purpose of the Iowa ECC-DHH and how you can use this planning tool to guide the …
Professionals are taught how to document and analyze language samples but often are left to figure out the functionality on their own. Language sampling is a snapshot in time of a child’s spontaneous language. Real life practices of language sample analysis vary across ages, stages, and settings. Let’s explore the art and science of language …
Determining appropriate itinerant services for students who are DeafBlind (DB) can be challenging. Many itinerant teachers lack experience with and knowledge of this extremely low incidence disability. The team approach can help solve complex questions and yield the best service plan. Presenter: Hillary Keys Intended Audience: Teachers of the Deaf Intended Strand: Deaf Plus Credits …
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An important part of our career includes consistent growth and welcoming feedback. Sometimes feedback can be veiled as criticism and end up being ignored or hurtful to us. Through this training, you will learn about the difference between feedback and criticism, build strategies to improve the quality of feedback given or taken and recognize how …
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Have you ever wondered how to implement the creation of signed videos in your classroom? Maybe you want to share signed vocabulary videos with families, create signed class books, or begin a classroom library with signed books. Come join us, as we share strategies that helped along our journey. The why’s, the struggles, the fears, …
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to incorporate safety skills and methodology into their classroom in order to foster positive safety skill development. Topics will include addressing safety in the IEP/IFSP in ways that fit within the legal framework as well as incorporating safety into the existing curriculum, resources, methods and routines. Participants …
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Focus: Understanding how cultural awareness (or lack of), economic differences, and personal bias (conscious and/or unconscious) can affect parent/teacher relationships and family participation. This presentation will emphasize effective coaching techniques to help families take charge of their child’s development through encouraging active participation and parental empowerment. Presenters: Fanny Heninger MS. DEHS and Michelle Shaffer, M. …
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