Topics Related to Exceptional Children

August 20, 2025, 12pm - 3pm
Professional development session focused on using Bookshare in digital environments specially with refreshable braille devices. This session includes asynchronous data dives and expert-led guidance from Bookshare staff.
August 19, 2025, 1pm - 2pm

Join us for a focused professional development session for “Supporting Teams to determine Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) including audio, braille, large print, and digital for FAPE. AEM to help reduce the barriers many students face with printed materials.In this session, we will take a data-driven approach to identify gaps, explore usage trends, and develop actionable plans to improve student access and ensure equitable learning opportunities for all.
📘 Templates and examples for asynchronous, structured data dives
📘 Resources to learn more about the possibilities 

February 4, 2026, 1:30pm - 3pm

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.

January 8, 2026, 1:30pm - 3pm

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!

November 12, 2025, 9am - 2pm
This professional learning opportunity is for all professionals who work with DHH students and IEPs
December 4, 2025, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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.

November 15, 2025, 9am - 4pm
This Professional Learning opportunity is for all educational interpreters
September 20, 2025, 9am - 4pm
Professional Learning Opportunity for all Educational Interpreters
October 7, 2025, 9am - 4pm

This professional development will focus on the receptive and expressive language development of students who are deaf and hard of hearing of varying ages. This session will provide skills, strategies, and resources to support language development and encourage collaboration among professionals working with these students. 

September 30, 2025, 9am - 4pm

This professional development training will focus on the receptive and expressive vocabulary development of students with hearing loss of varying age ranges. This session will provide skills, strategies, and resources needed to teach vocabulary and word learning strategies to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Participants will be granted 6 hours (0.6 CEU Credits) for attending this in-person training. 
 

This Session will take place in Burlington, NC