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.

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.

LIVE with LIO: Supporting Transition Needs in High School and Beyond

Date Posted:
April 4, 2024

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.

LIVE with LIO: Assistive Technology for DHH

Date Posted:
February 29, 2024

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.

Moving Forward with LEAD-K in Michigan

Date Posted:
January 10, 2024

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.

LIVE with LIO: Engaging Ways to Build Literacy Skills

Date Posted:
December 11, 2023

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.

LIVE with LIO: Supporting Deaf Education in Michigan

Date Posted:
September 29, 2023

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.

Webinar Recording: New LMS

Date Posted:
January 24, 2023

Watch this webinar recording to learn more about MDE-LIO's new library management system (LMS), which launched in December 2022.

MDE-LIO and Camp Tuhsmeheta

Date Posted:
April 8, 2022

Learn about how MDE-LIO and Camp Tuhsmeheta support students who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing, as well as their teachers and families.