Deafness 101: Online Course

The three Deafness 101 modules are now available as free online courses! These courses support general educators, special educators, administrators, and parents who may need a refresher or on-demand information to get started. This project provides foundational knowledge about working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing. Upon completion the modules, certificates with CEU credits will be available.

To register, visit www.esc20.net/workshop and log into iLearning. The courses are listed under the Deaf/Hard of Hearing quick link.

Check back later as additional modules will be added this year to address communication considerations and Deaf Culture!

2010 Statewide Conference On Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Registration NOW AVAILABLE at www.swced.org!

Dates: July 22 - 24, 2010

Location: Omni Fort Worth Hotel

1300 Houston St , Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: (817) 535-6664

$159.00 nightly rate

Registration: Registration includes free two year TAPED membership.

• Professionals and Paraprofessionals:
  $190.00 ($225.00 after 5/1/2010)
  
  
• Families (up to 2 adults) and University Students:
  $ 30.00 ($40.00 after 5/1/2010)
  
  
• High School Students:
  Free

(Registration fees for families, university students, and high school students do no include banquet meals)

Training Strands:

• Parent/Infant Education
• Preschool, Access to General Curriculum
• Signed Communication/Interpreting
• Speech & Audiology
• Assessment
• Instructional Delivery
• English/Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science/Social Studies
• Low Functioning Deaf
• Transition
• Deaf Studies/Culture
• Administration/Legal Issues
• Technology
• Access to the General Curriculum
• Special Topics for Parents

Special Presenters:

• Scott Tankersly, Athletic Coach and motivational speaker
• Larry Siegel, Attorney
• Jan Watson, Attorney

Special Features:

• Exciting childcare programs for whildren who are deaf and hard of hearing and their siblings (additional cost applies)
• Sign language interpreters provided for all sessions.
• Spanish translators provided upon request

Conference Sponsors:

• Texas Association of Parents and Educators of the Deaf
• Education Service Center Regions 10, 11, & 20
• Texas School for the Deaf
• Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
• Regional Day School Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Additional Information:

• Updated information can be found on the Statewide Conference web site at www.swced.org
• The conference is currently accepting proposals for presentations, contact Sandy Chance for a proposal document.
  
• For additional information contact Sandy Chance at sandra.chance@cfisd.net, Sharon Parham at parhamshar@aol.com or Connie Ferguson at connief@bryanisd.org

Standards-Based IEP Online Module

The statewide leadership for AGC and TEA are proud to announce the release of the Standards-Based IEP Online Module.

A joint project of the Access to the General Curriculum Statewide Network and Texas Education Agency, the module focuses on the portion of the ARD process related to developing a student's Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) and using the PLAAFP to create enrolled grade level measurable annual academic goals.

The training should take approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours to complete, and upon successful completion a certificate will be created.

The intended audience is general and special educators who are involved in the ARD/IEP process, but other personnel, including parents, are welcome to participate.

Click here to go to the log in page and access to the training module. Once you set up an accoutn and log in, you can find the course by key work search (i.e., SBIEP, Standards-Based IEP) or browse the online course list.