8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. both days
(Doors open at 8 a.m.)
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$125 for both days $75 for one day ½ price for parents and college students studying a DHH-related field |
Description
Registration will open in July 2025.
Start your school year with a fall two-day conference opportunity to connect and learn about the latest in the field of Deaf Education! Professionals, school personnel, and families from across Michigan are invited to this conference to focus on Language for Life: Transforming Education for the Whole Child regarding students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). The event will feature leaders and professionals at the national and state levels presenting on a variety of topics including current research and evidence-based practices you can start using immediately. Don’t miss this chance to gain ideas, network, and collaborate on ways to transform education for the whole child.
Audience:
This conference is for professionals and school personnel working with students in Michigan who are DHH. Adult family members raising children who are DHH are welcome to attend the entire conference or the one-day option with included family-specific breakout sessions.
Call for Presentation Proposals:
We invite professionals in the field of Deaf Education to share your expertise, research, and innovative practices with colleagues statewide. A call for presentation proposals is open to all professionals, with presentation timeslots lasting approximately one hour. Your insights and experience can make a significant difference in advancing our field. Please consider submitting a proposal today! Proposals are due by May 14, 2025.
Submit your proposals using this form: 2025 MDE RDHH Statewide Conference: Call for Presentation Proposals
Suggested topic ideas for proposals include instructional supports, family resources/supports, evaluations/assessments, IFSP/IEP development, literacy development, assistive technology, collaboration, deaf plus (or deaf with disabilities) including deafblind, etc.
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations at least three weeks prior to the event. Outside agencies MDE-LIO contracts with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.
Cancellation Policy
Please email [email protected] as soon as possible if you need to cancel your registration. Please note: For events that require payment, MDE-LIO will issue refunds only for cancellations received no less than three business days prior to the event.