Videos

This module is one of a ten part series by Kevin Williams, produced by PaTTAN. This workshop will focus on the rather unique grammatical component of Sign Language called classifiers. Attendees will learn the various types of classifiers as well as the use of classifiers when the signer is the ‘agent.’ Instruction will focus on integrating classifiers into interpretations to better visually show actions, prepositional relationships, or types/categories or nouns.

This module is one of a ten part series by Kevin Williams, produced by PaTTAN. This workshop will continue the focus on the rather unique grammatical component of sign language called classifiers. Participants will examine the use of CLASS and SASS classifiers when creating a visual referent of spoken discourse and integrate classifiers into interpretations to better visually show how things appear, verb action and prepositional relationships.

This session builds on foundational knowledge of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by examining key assessment considerations and evidence-based practices for supporting this unique population. Participants will begin with a brief introduction before exploring research-based practices that support D/HH + ASD learners across educational settings. The presentation will also review commercially available assessment tools commonly used when evaluating students with suspected ASD, while highlighting the potential pitfalls—or “cardinal sins”—that can occur when assessments are not appropriately adapted for D/HH learners. In addition, participants will examine important considerations for conducting meaningful and culturally responsive assessments for students who are D/HH and autistic. The session will conclude with practical resources educators can use to support informed decision-making and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

This Hour with the Expert session provides educators with a foundational understanding of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) and on the Autism Spectrum. Participants will explore the current state of the D/HH + ASD field, examine common diagnostic barriers, and unpack overlapping and distinguishing characteristics of deafness and autism. The presentation also highlights the impact of language access and the risks associated with language deprivation syndrome. Through research, practical examples, and educator-focused reflection, this session builds a framework for informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate support for students with dual diagnoses.

The Educational Resources for Children with Hearing Loss (ERCHL) committee has partnered with PaTTAN to develop brief informational videos with accompanying resources on the following topics: the need for services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing; teaching strategies; the use of a Section 504 Plan or an IEP; secondary transition and educational interpreters.

This video explores some options for students who are deaf or hard of hearing to successfully transition to life after high school.

Classroom setting, instructional strategies, and accommodations are introduced in this video as important ways to provide access to the child who is deaf or hard of hearing. Please view the companion video “Successful Inclusion: The Need for Professional Support” which highlights the important role of teachers of the deaf/hard of hearing in supporting students with a hearing loss.

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In this session, participants continue to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to improve writing instruction for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Phases of genre-specific writing instruction, such as learning about genre, evaluating genre, and writing genre, will be discussed. Because students who are knowledgeable about text structure, recall and write text better than others who aren’t, this session will highlight the importance of making text structure for the genres of narrative, informational/explanatory, and opinion/argumentative writing visually explicit.

This webinar continues the examination of writing instruction for students who are deaf or hard of hearing by examining the micro-structures of writing. Components of micro-level writing, including handwriting, spelling, vocabulary, and sentence structure will be discussed with emphasis on instructional strategies for linking micro-level and macro-level structures through the use of “writing warm-ups.” Sentence stems and organizational frames will also be presented as instructional scaffolds to help bridge micro- and macro-level writing.