Western Region Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Training
Early Childhood Regional DHH Overview
8:00 am – 8: 30 am Registration/Networking
8:30 am – 11:30 am Overview
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch (provided)
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Questions and Answers; Networking with Local Resources
Overview: 8:30-11:30 “Supporting Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children in Your Program-What Do You Need to Know?”
Sherry Kimball, MA Deaf Education, Birth to Six Services Coordinator, Wisconsin, Educational Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH)
Attend this interactive overview and increase your knowledge of how a hearing loss impacts a child’s development (language, social-emotional, cognitive/play). Information shared will include:
- hearing loss identification/simulations
- the unique needs of children with hearing loss
- strategies to support development
- cultural discussions/ideas for applying these strategies
Participants will engage in a variety of learning activities: a presentation, question/answer sessions and small group discussions.
Intended audience: Early childhood and Early Elementary teaching staff, support staff, administration
Questions and Answers / Networking: 12:30-3:30
This time will be to answer more specific questions related to situations in your current or upcoming caseloads. Last year the Western Region of Wisconsin participated in a DHH pilot project. During this pilot project a small group of providers focused on the goal of early identification of children with deaf and hard of hearing concerns, and linking students and families with local resources. This group was also trained in the Sky Hi program. DHH contacts from the region and from the pilot project will be on hand to talk about local resources, answer questions and network.
Participant Cancellation Policy:
You must contact CESA 4 to cancel attendance one week prior to the scheduled event unless otherwise stated in the individual event details. CESA 4 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA 4 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. CESA 4 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot.
Dietary Restrictions:
Because of the number of meals served, number of ingredients used, and food product changes from vendors, we cannot guarantee dietary restrictions as indicated in a user's myQuickReg profile will be accommodated. Participants with dietary restrictions such as food allergies should plan to bring their own refreshments.
Weather Conditions:
If a workshop has been cancelled due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to reschedule the workshop. If weather conditions are questionable, please call CESA 4 Voice Mail at (608) 786-4800; Toll Free (800) 514-3075. A message will be posted regarding workshop weather cancellations.
Additional Accommodations:
If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated.
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