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.
Description
The Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) movement works to end language deprivation and ensure that children who are deaf or hard of hearing have a strong language foundation and are kindergarten-ready. The effort provides families with information on language milestones and assessments for children ages 0-5. The launch of LEAD-K in Michigan is just around the corner.
Come join us to learn about LEAD-K Michigan and how you can be a partner in leading our youngest learners on their journey toward kindergarten readiness. This event will have learning opportunities for early childhood DHH providers and for parents of children, ages 0-5, who are DHH. Language milestones in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English, as well as tools and assessments to track and monitor language and literacy development of children, ages 0-5, who are DHH, will be shared. A light dinner will be provided.
Audience:
This event is for adult family members, school personnel, and professionals working with children in Michigan, ages 0-5, who are deaf/hard of hearing.
(Adult family members may bring children. However, there will not be childcare or activities provided for the children.)
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.
Description
The Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) movement works to end language deprivation and ensure that children who are deaf or hard of hearing have a strong language foundation and are kindergarten-ready. The effort provides families with information on language milestones and assessments for children ages 0-5. The launch of LEAD-K in Michigan is just around the corner.
Come join us to learn about LEAD-K Michigan and how you can be a partner in leading our youngest learners on their journey toward kindergarten readiness. This event will have learning opportunities for early childhood DHH providers and for parents of children, ages 0-5, who are DHH. Language milestones in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English, as well as tools and assessments to track and monitor language and literacy development of children, ages 0-5, who are DHH, will be shared. A light dinner will be provided.
Audience:
This event is for adult family members, school personnel, and professionals working with children in Michigan, ages 0-5, who are deaf/hard of hearing.
(Adult family members may bring children. However, there will not be childcare or activities provided for the children.)
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.
Description
The Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) movement works to end language deprivation and ensure that children who are deaf or hard of hearing have a strong language foundation and are kindergarten-ready. The effort provides families with information on language milestones and assessments for children ages 0-5. The launch of LEAD-K in Michigan is just around the corner.
Come join us to learn about LEAD-K Michigan and how you can be a partner in leading our youngest learners on their journey toward kindergarten readiness. This event will have learning opportunities for early childhood DHH providers and for parents of children, ages 0-5, who are DHH. Language milestones in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English, as well as tools and assessments to track and monitor language and literacy development of children, ages 0-5, who are DHH, will be shared. A light dinner will be provided.
Audience:
This event is for adult family members, school personnel, and professionals working with children in Michigan, ages 0-5, who are deaf/hard of hearing.
(Adult family members may bring children. However, there will not be childcare or activities provided for the children.)
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.
Description
It’s time to connect and learn about the latest in the field of educational interpreting! Join your colleagues from around the state for this two-day conference. This event will feature leaders and professionals at the national and state levels with current research and evidence-based practices you can start using immediately. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and network with your peers statewide!
MI CEUs and RID CEUs are pending.
Please note:
Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Audience:
This conference is for educational interpreters who have current/updated credentials and serve students, grades K-12, in Michigan who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) or deafblind. Interpreter training program (ITP) students are also welcome to attend.
Description
Adventure awaits at Camp T! Bring your little explorers and enjoy some time at camp with music, movement, story time, and other fun educational activities related to the book The Tiny Seed. Parents/caregivers and children, ages 0-5, who are blind or low vision (BLV) and/or deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), will have an opportunity to connect with others in a fun, interactive way. Siblings are also invited to attend. Make new friends as we play, laugh, and learn together!
A light lunch will be provided.
Audience
This program is for Michigan families of children, ages 0-5, who are BLV or DHH.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
Students from across the state who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) are invited to come together for a fun-filled two-night event. Students will have an opportunity to connect and learn from each other’s unique experiences while participating in traditional camp activities like swimming, fishing, canoeing, climbing the rock tower, conquering the challenge course, and building their archery skills. We will also play sports and games that will create lasting memories and friendships. Come rain or shine! Don’t miss out on this Camp Tuhsmeheta adventure!
Audience
This event is for students in Michigan who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) and are ages 10-17 when camp is held.
Required Camper Forms
In addition to registering, attendees are required to fill out a camper information form packet for this event. Please download and fill out the packet below, one for each individual in your group. Bring the completed packet with you to the event.
Accessibility Accommodations
To meet the safety and health needs of all camp participants, we require notification of any accessibility accommodation needs at least three weeks prior to the event. Due to the nature of activities provided at Camp T, additional staffing may be required to adjust activities for individual students. If notification is not provided in advance, this may result in alternative options for participation.
Description
Huddle up! It’s time to learn and collaborate within the Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) field. Join MDE-LIO consultants as we host open discussions around specific DHH topics. Bring your questions and share your experiences to learn from each other.
In this session, everyone will have an opportunity to share and discuss resources to support families. Share your go-to resources for specific questions from families and identify resources that families have found helpful along their journey.
Audience
This webinar is for school personnel supporting students in Michigan who are DHH.
Online Event Expectations
This live webinar will be held via Zoom. Participants do not need to have a Zoom account to participate in the webinar, although you might be prompted to download a plugin when joining. Please review Zoom Tips and Shortcuts for Participants [PDF] before the event.
Participants are expected to be respectful and courteous to others during this event. MDE-LIO reserves the right to mute, turn off video, and/or remove participants who do not adhere to this expectation. Attendees must also be able to log into and participate in this event individually. This event is not conducive to group participation.
Accessibility Accommodations
An American Sign Language interpreter will be available during this webinar. It is important for participants to request any other accommodations (e.g., live captioning) at least three weeks prior to the webinar. Outside agencies MDE-LIO contracts with to provide accommodations cannot guarantee services if requests are made in less than three weeks.