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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.

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.

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]

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.

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.

Transition to postsecondary education or a career is crucial for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH). In this LIVE with LIO webinar held on March 19, 2024, learn about services and resources offered by Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), as well as the process for receiving services.

This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on February 20, 2024. In the webinar, MDE-LIO and colleagues in the field share ways to grow your assistive technology (AT) knowledge and effectively support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

On December 13, 2023, MDE-LIO and committee partners held a one-hour webinar to address Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) PA 256 (HB 5777) [PDF]. MDE-LIO has been given the oversight and funding to carry out the requirements of this legislation in Michigan, which was signed into law on December 22, 2022.

This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on November 28, 2023. The webinar shares resources that are available through MDE-LIO and DeafBlind Central (DB Central) to support literacy skills for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind.

This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on September 19, 2023. In the webinar, MDE-LIO consultants share how professionals in the field are supported through outreach and professional development. The webinar also covers teaching endorsement opportunities to recruit new professionals to the field of Deaf Education.