Sign Language Interpreters in Mainstream Classrooms: Heartbroken and Gagged
Perhaps you are the heartbroken and feeling like you are under a gag rule, smart and articulate, educational interpreter in the Heartland. Or you know someone who is. If yes, what are your thoughts on this?
Public Laws Regarding Special Education
This article provides a brief overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Making Mainstream Classrooms Deaf Friendly
Have you ever wondered how your child’s classroom environment affects the ability to be a part of classroom discussions? This article discusses how to make mainstream classrooms deaf friendly.
An Overview of K-12 Educational Interpreting
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., (RID) Standard Practice Paper provides specific information about the practice setting and is intended to raise awareness, educate and encourage sound basic methods of professional practice.
A Quality Language Arts Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Parents in the Driver’s Seat
An overview of the 4 key components to a quality language program for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE): Is My Child Receiving One?
Every child with a disability is entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), read this article to be sure your child is receiving one.
Family Support: What is the IFSP?
The Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is a legal document mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This article explains about the IFSP.
Parents…You ARE Educational Team Members and Advocates
As parents we have to wear yet another “hat”—the hat of special education advocate. But where do we start?
Dispelling the Myths and Celebrating the Strengths of Schools for the Deaf
Schools for the Deaf can provide language-rich, high- quality educational and leadership opportunities where deaf and hard of hearing students and their families receive the services and support they like their hearing peers – are entitled to and so clearly deserve.
Observing Your Child’s Classroom
It’s important to observe your child’s classroom, read this article to understand why.
NSF Science of Learning: Visual Language and Visual Learning, VL2
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Promoting Early Visual Language
This is the second in a series of monthly emails with information sharing the research finding at VL2 center, activities to support your child’s development, links to other resources, and more.
VL2 – Eye Gaze and Joint Attention
Post #1 in VL2’s Translating Research to Practice Series
Strategies to Support Communication at Home and in the Community
This article presents an overview of six strategies families and service providers can use with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students who have autism at home and in the community.
Supporting Deaf Students With Autism After High School
This article provides an overview of the transition process for students who are deaf and have autism and offers tips for helping your child in the transition to adult life.
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