Topics Related to Sensory Support and Assistive Technology - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Workshop: Building an Auditory Brain - What it Takes to Build Learners who ListenDate: April 6, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmLocation: Greensboro, NC

Date of Webinar: February 19, 2026Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pmDescription: 

Date: April 27, 2026Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: Mills River, NCDescription: This professional learning session is centered around frameworks that support auditory learning for children who are deaf and hard of hearing from diverse communication modalities at any level of listening ability.  Key topics include assessment, instructional planning and implementation, and progress monitoring.  Audience: Any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina

Date: April 20, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmLocation: Greenville, NCDescription: This professional learning session is centered around frameworks that support auditory learning for children who are deaf and hard of hearing from diverse communication modalities at any level of listening ability. Key topics include assessment, instructional planning and implementation, and progress monitoring.  Audience: Any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina

Date: April 6, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmLocation: Greensboro, NCDescription: This professional learning session is centered around frameworks that support auditory learning for children who are deaf and hard of hearing from diverse communication modalities at any level of listening ability. Key topics include assessment, instructional planning and implementation, and progress monitoring.  Audience: Any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina

Description: This professional learning session introduces augmentative and alternative communication for learners who are Deaf Plus. The session centers on how AAC can expand access to meaningful and autonomous communication for these learners. Participants will examine common myths, identify when AAC may support a student’s communication goals, and learn strategies for teaching learners who are Deaf Plus with AAC. The training honors the wide range of communication modalities they use and supports teams in integrating AAC into everyday instruction.

Description: This professional learning session introduces educators to a range of tools designed to support instruction and progress monitoring for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the areas of language, vocabulary, auditory skill development, and self-advocacy. Participants will gain a broad overview of how these tools can inform specially designed instruction (SDI), guide the identification of IEP goal areas, and support understanding of student growth over time.

Description: This webinar will share information about a valuable resource document entitled "Relationship of Hearing Loss to Listening and Learning Need." Attendees will learn how to read and apply this document when working with students with hearing loss. Come join us to learn more!

This professional learning opportunity is for all professionals who work with DHH students and IEPs

Description: This webinar will orient new users to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hub, a valuable resource to professionals working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing across NC. Come join us to learn more!Audience: Teachers of the D/HH, EC Teachers, SLPs, and any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina.