Registration closes October 20, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day
(Doors open at 8 a.m.)
$125 for both days
$75 for one day
Half price for college students and adult family members raising children who are DHH
Description
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 adult family members 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). This 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. Day 1 will include breakout sessions specifically designed for parents. Don’t miss this chance to gain ideas, network, and collaborate on ways to transform education for the whole child.
Participants will:
- Identify a minimum of three evidence-based tools and resources for supporting students who are DHH.
- Describe at least three strategies to support student learning within the mainstream setting.
- Examine the role of collaboration between educators, families, and other support staff to maximize outcomes for students who are DHH.
Credits
SCECH approval and MI CEU approval are pending.
Please note: This program is not offering RID CEUs. Participants who are RID members may wish to pursue RID CEUs by submitting a Participant Initiated Non-RID Activities (PINRA) form, required documentation, and applicable fee to an RID approved sponsor by their specific deadline (often one month prior to the event).
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 on Day 1.
Keynote Presenter
Dr. Christina Rivera is a professor of practice in the University of Arizona’s Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies. She is the director of the Special Education – Deaf/Hard of Hearing teacher preparation program and Accelerated Master’s Program. She received her BA in Elementary Education as well as an MA and PhD in Deaf Education from the University of Arizona. Dr. Rivera served as a researcher at the Center on Literacy and Deafness and has more than 30 years of experience as a teacher and leader in the field of educating Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students. Her research interests include literacy development in DHH students, the itinerant model of service delivery, teacher quality, and addressing the needs of Deaf Multilingual Learners and their families.
Hotel Block
A block of hotel rooms will be available November 2-4, 2025, at:
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
651 Centurion Dr.
Lansing, MI 48917
Rate: $98 per night
More information will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
Staff, Presenter, and Exhibitor Registration
If you are a general conference participant, please register via the blue "Register" button above. If you are a staff member, presenter, or exhibitor, please use the registration links below.
Staff and Presenter Registration Form
Exhibitor Booth Staff Registration Form
Accessibility Accommodations
It is important for participants to request accessibility accommodations by October 13, 2025. 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.