DEAF EDUCATIONSERVICES 2014–2015

Assisting Professionalsand Paraprofessionalsin the Education of Studentswith an Auditory Impairment

DEAF EDUCATION SERVICES

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Region 4 Special Education Solutions offers professional development sessions designed to facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities. Our sessions also can be customized and delivered as on-site trainings for districts and campuses.

The following courses will be held at the Region 4 McKinney Conference Center. Session and materials costs are partially funded through state and federal grants.

The following sessions correlate with the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) peer review process. Each description includes the main program area that is targeted for that particular session. The program areas outlined in the RDSPD peer review are as follows: 1. Early Identification and Intervention2. Communication, Language, and Literacy Access3. Collaborative Partnerships4. System Responsibility/Accountability

5. Placement and Programs6. Technology7. Professional Standards and Personnel

Preparation

Visual Phonics: Review and ImplementationOctober 9, 2014Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $45 | Session ID: 1066487Participate in a review of the Visual Phonics hand shapes and printed symbols. This session will include a discussion of the rationale and research related to Visual Phonics and provide several activities to practice the hand shapes and printed symbols. Time will also be allocated to participants’ needs regarding the integration of Visual Phonics into their phonological awareness, auditory training, phonics, decoding, spelling, and speech therapy lessons. Credit: CPE 6, TSHA 5.5 (pending), and BEI 0.6 (pending) (program area 2)

Visual Phonics: See the SoundOctober 10–11, 2014Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $90 | Session ID: 1059571Acquire a basic understanding of how the Visual Phonics system of sound-gesture-symbol relations is used with students with auditory discrimination and reading and writing skills challenges. Credit: CPE 12, TSHA 11 (pending), and BEI 1.2 (pending) (program area 2)

Examining Best Practices in Educational AudiologyOctober 21, 2014Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $45 | Session ID: 1078302Participate in a training that is designed around the unique roles and responsibilities of educational audiologists. Gain current information related to best practices in conducting audiological evaluations, troubleshooting amplification technology, completing functional listening evaluations, and integrating evaluation results into educational programming. Explore differences between research-based practices and real-world application. Participants will also have an opportunity to share their own practices and ask questions during an open forum portion of the session. Credit: CPE 6, TSHA 5.5 (pending) (program area 7)

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Best Practices in the Education of Students Who Are Deaf and Low Functioning October 28–29, 2014Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $90 | Session ID: 1059793Learn about best practices in the classroom for students who are deaf and low functioning. Information will be provided on using a team approach and supporting students’ communication and audiological needs. Opportunities will also be given for participants to learn and practice basic signing skills. Credit: CPE 12 (program area 5)

Paraprofessionals: Supporting Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of HearingNovember 13, 2014Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Fee: $45 | Session ID: 1066802Learn methods for supporting the instruction of students who are deaf or hard of hearing in the inclusive classroom. Explore content-based strategies, accommodations, and supplemental aids designed to meet the needs of struggling learners. Become familiar with low-tech tools that support concept development and provide multiple means of representation. Learn strategies for supporting the language and communication acquisition of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Credit: CPE 6 and BEI 0.6 (pending) (program area 5)

Aspiring Deaf Education Leaders SeriesNovember 19, 2014; February 10, 2015; May 14, 2015Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $135 | Session ID: 1071585In this multiday series, examine best practices that promote effective leadership in the field of deaf education. Explore practical topics such as the structure of a Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD), legal issues, fiscal management, and leadership skills. Learn what it takes to become a leader in deaf education in the state of Texas. Credit: CPE 18 (program area 7)

Team Interpreting: Are You a Team Player?January 17, 2015Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $45 | Session ID: 1066816Strengthen your team interpreting skills by participating in this workshop designed specifically for sign language interpreters. Participants will learn strategies for best practices and engage in hands-on applications of real-world situations experienced by teaming interpreters. Explore tools that support processing skills to use with your team before, during, and after an assignment. Credit: CPE 6 and BEI 0.6 (pending) (program area 7)

Auditory Impairment 101: Serving Students in an Inclusive Setting January 20, 2015Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $45 | Session ID: 1066454Participate in a training that will provide relevant information about auditory impairments and the impact for students in the general education setting. This training is provided for teachers who work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in prekindergarten through high school, with emphasis on inclusive supports, accommodations, and practices in the classroom. Opportunities for grade-level group discussion will be incorporated. Credit: CPE 6 (program area 5)

J. K. Rowling Is My Copilot: Using Mentor Texts to Scaffold Deaf or Hard of Hearing Writers February 19, 2015Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $45 | Session ID: 1067973 Develop practical strategies to support struggling writers. This training is designed for participants to gain knowledge of how to design lessons that provide students experience with analyzing authors’ craft and applying those treasures to their own writing. Examine best practices for writing instruction for students who are deaf or hard of hearing at any grade level using a variety of short mentor texts from multiple genres. Credit: CPE 6 (program area 2)

Best Practices in the Evaluation of Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing March 24, 2015Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $45 | Session ID: 1075536 Participate in a training designed to address unique issues when evaluating students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This training will look at using a cognitive processing approach to evaluate students who are part of a low incidence population. Additionally, there will be a focus on choosing appropriate testing instruments, analyzing the data, and writing an integrated report. Credit: CPE 6 (program area 4)

A Family Centered Approach to Serving Infants and Toddlers Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing April 1, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fee: $45 | Session ID: 1085921 Examine best practices in utilizing a family centered approach to support parents with young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Gain a clearer understanding of the rationale for this approach in home-based early intervention programs. Participate in a shared discussion of effective strategies to use when working with infants and toddlers who have additional disabilities. Credit: CPE 6 (program area 1)

Signing Exact English (SEE) SkillshopAugust 3–6, 2015Time: 8:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Fee: $180 | Session ID: 1066606 This week-long workshop for adult learners is designed to meet the needs of beginning and advanced users of Signing Exact English. Participants will improve their expressive and receptive signing skills, sign vocabulary, visual features of sign language, and song and storytelling techniques. All skill levels will be addressed through intensive work in level-matched small groups. Recent research findings on the effectiveness of Signing Exact English will also be presented. Credit: CPE 28 and BEI 2.8 (pending) (program area 2)

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RESOURCES

Quick Reference Guide for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of HearingPrice: $50 (set of 10) | Product ID: 741-1679This guide includes resources and pertinent information regarding supports and services for students with an auditory impairment. Included is a flowchart detailing the evaluation process for students with an auditory impairment and decision points for the ARD committee to consider when developing the IEP.

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