Moving Forward with LEAD-K in Michigan
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
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: Tips for Postsecondary Transition
This is a recording of a LIVE with LIO webinar held on November 14, 2023. In the webinar, MDE-LIO Consultant Pat Love and Michigan State University Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Director Mike Hudson share vital tips for a successful postsecondary transition for students who are Blind or Visually Impaired.
LIVE with LIO: Supporting Deaf Education in Michigan
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.
Camp Tuhsmeheta 2023 (Captions, American Sign Language)
MDE-LIO manages Camp Tuhsmeheta, located in Greenville, Michigan. Learn about all that camp has to offer for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired or Deaf/Hard of Hearing. This recording includes captions and an American Sign Language interpreter.
Camp Tuhsmeheta 2023 (Captions)
MDE-LIO manages Camp Tuhsmeheta, located in Greenville, Michigan. Learn about all that camp has to offer for students who are Blind/Visually Impaired or Deaf/Hard of Hearing. This recording includes captions.
Implementing a Co-Captain Leadership Style
Parent education series: In this video, learn about the benefits of implementing a co-captain leadership style to improve parent-school partnerships.
Practicing Active Listening Techniques
Parent education series: In this video, learn about the value of using active listening techniques to improve parent-school partnerships.
Developing a Team Player Attitude
Parent education series: In this video, learn how developing a team player attitude can benefit your students.
Color Vision Assessment
Learn how to use isochromatic plates to assess a student's vision for color deficiency.