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As a reminder to districts, our online system for the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) census will be opening on January 1, 2024. Each year's census generates Federal Quota funds for eligible students to receive equipment and materials at no...

In 2023, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) offered several programs and camps for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired and students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. The State Board of Education visited camp for a work group session, and work neared completion on a new nature...

Please enjoy reading the September 2023 issue of the combined MDE-LIO and Camp Tuhsmeheta newsletter. This newsletter is a collaborative effort of our staff to provide valuable information regarding services, materials, and professional development opportunities for all...

This summer, Camp Tuhsmeheta (Camp T) offered family programs, overnight camps, and even an independent living skills (ILS) competition for families! Read on to learn about campers’ experiences making soda bottle rockets, the winners of the ILS Olympics, and Camp T’s...

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This fall, MDE-LIO will offer networking meetings for classroom teachers of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH). These DHH classroom teacher connections will offer an opportunity for teachers to gain and share evidence-based practices and intervention tools...

It’s the start to a new school year and a time for students, parents, and school personnel to build new relationships. One way to be proactive and start the year with a new school team is to share an introduction about your unique student. This may be the first time that...

It’s the beginning of the school year, which is always busy for education staff. MDE-LIO’s education consultants have been in your shoes and have put together some tips to help ease the back-to-school chaos:

• Create a list of all students on your caseload....