Michigan Communication Plan for Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (ASL)

Date Posted:
January 16, 2026

American Sign Language (ASL) version of the Michigan Communication Plan for Students Who Are Deaf/Hard of Hearing. This document is a tool that can be used to facilitate meaningful discussion around the unique language and communication needs of a student who is DHH. The document is also available in English, Spanish, and Arabic on the Service Delivery Tools page.

DHH Insights: Collecting Data that Matters for DHH Learners

Date Posted:
January 5, 2026

Determining what data truly drives instruction and supports progress for students who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) can be challenging. This recorded webinar will guide you in the process of selecting meaningful data, connecting it to student goals, and using it to enhance instruction, track growth, and improve outcomes.

DHH Insights: State Agency Supports

Date Posted:
April 30, 2025

It takes a village. Meeting the unique needs of individual students who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) might require the additional support of state agencies. In this webinar, participants will learn about some of the supports available to school professionals, families, and students from agencies that work directly with individuals who are DHH.

DHH Insights: Literacy for All

Date Posted:
February 28, 2025

Literacy is one of the Top 10 focus areas for educators and learners in Michigan. Supporting the unique needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) often requires expertise from additional professionals. From language acquisition to literacy strategies, this webinar will explore the fundamentals of literacy development for all learners with a DHH provider lens.

Visual Communication and Sign Language (VCSL) Checklist Introduction

Date Posted:
December 6, 2024

Learn about the VCSL checklist for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Resources shared in the video:

NASLECE VCSL Assessors/Evaluators

ASLPI Scheduling

Contact Camille Jeter: [email protected]

Contact Rebecca Lozar: [email protected]

Contact MDE-LIO: [email protected]

DHH Insights: American Sign Language Assessments

Date Posted:
November 5, 2024

Supporting the needs of students begins with data. This DHH Insights webinar recording covers data collection tools for tracking and monitoring American Sign Language (ASL) skills and development.

Advocating for Accommodations: TA Perspective

Date Posted:
May 8, 2024

In this video, learn how a teaching assistant (TA) can benefit students who are Blind/Visually Impaired.

Advocating for Accommodations: TVI Perspective

Date Posted:
April 30, 2024

In this video, learn how a teacher for the visually impaired (TVI) helped a student advocate for accommodations.

LIVE with LIO: Supporting Communication for Students Who Are DHH-Plus

Date Posted:
April 29, 2024

Communication is a basic human right, whether it’s the use of language, communication tools or systems, or even technology. Identifying resources to help support the needs of children who Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) with additional needs can be challenging. In this recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on April 16, learn about resources that are available for school personnel and families to help support the unique needs of students who are DHH-Plus.

Advocating for Accommodations: Student Perspective

Date Posted:
April 23, 2024

In this video, learn how accommodations helped a student who is Blind/Visually Impaired to succeed in school.