Engage

Charles M. Schwab

The Dallas RDSPD hosted its first Summer Enrichment Camp for students who are D/HH in grades 2-5. The program focused on reading, language arts, fine arts, STEM, and the Expanded Core Curriculum. Students had the opportunity to build friendships, practice teamwork, get creative, and learn from professionals in Deaf Education. Enjoy this SLIDE SHOW of the event!

Mindy Shabay Anstey, a teacher in the Birdville ISD RDSPD, received an ATPE Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year Award for the 2018-2019 school year. This statewide award recognizes ATPE members who demonstrate exceptional or innovative capabilities in their respective educational fields. Winners received a $5,000 prize. Mindy, the ATPE Elementary Teacher of the Year, was recognized during the 2019 ATPE Summit this summer in Houston. Congratulations, Mindy, on receiving this prestigious award for a job well done!

Presenter: Dr. Sue Rose

September 26, 2019

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

@ ESC Region 11 AND available via livestreaming

How do you monitor the academic progress of students who are D/HH? This presentation will provide strategies to monitor students' academic progress in language, early reading, reading (grades 1-6), and written expression. Discussion will focus on an overview of formative assessments used with students who are hearing, hard of hearing, or deaf; the implications of ESSA; and the application of valid and reliable data to determine the effectiveness of instruction. This session will include problem-solving opportunities, case-study evaluations, and evidence-based resources to enhance instructional strategies for students who are D/HH. All participants will be given free access to the newest edition of Avenue: PM, a gamified app used to monitor reading and writing progress.

Moving Up with Avenue: Progress Monitoring (ONSITE @ ESC Region 11 PARTICIPATION)

Moving Up with Avenue: Progress Monitoring (REMOTE PARTICIPATION via livestream)

What to expect at the Transition Fair for D/HH Students:

• Breakout sessions that focus on independent living skills and post-high school opportunities
• Technology tools and devices
• Games and ice breakers
• Opportunities to meet and interact with students that are D/HH from all over North Texas
• A variety of exhibitors
• An abundance of helpful information
• Mock interviews for seniors
• GREAT FUN!

Registration will be available soon...STAY TUNED!

NEW! 2019-2020 ESC Regions 10 and 11 RDSPD Supervisors Meetings

All of the 2019-2020 RDSPD Supervisors meetings are open for registration.

Hearing First: Powering Potential

FREE learning opportunities

CEUs are available through the American Academy of Audiology.

E-LEARNING SERIES: Educational Interpreters

These are online courses for Educational Interpreters provided by Boys Town. Each course has been approved for 4 hours of BEI Interpreting CEUs.

Ethics Challenge Online!

This course is offered through the TxDHH Professional Learning Community, is 100% online, is worth 1.5 BEI Ethics CEUs, and is open for registration NOW.

Alabama's Mental Health Interpreter Training Project

August 5-9, 2019

MHIT Brochure

NEW! Bathing the Message in Effective Transliteration: Do Not Throw the Meaning Out with the Structural “Bathwater”

October 14, 2019

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ESC Region 11

Presented by Sammie Sheppard

Registration is now open! Please click on the link above.

NEW! Itinerant Teacher Online Networking Group

Itinerant teachers from all over Texas meet online several times each semester to discuss topics, troubleshoot issues, answer questions, share successes, and receive updates. To participate in these meetings, please register using the links below. For more information, contact Anne Darr. Click on the links below to register.

2019-2020 Dates for Itinerant Zoom Meetings:

• October 1, 2019; 10:00 a.m. - Noon
• November 14, 2019; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• January 22, 2020; 10:00 a.m. - Noon
• March 31, 2020; 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
• May 4, 2020; 10:00 a.m. - Noon

NEW! Online Book Study: The Reading Strategies Book by Jennifer Serravallo

October 1 - November 22, 2019

• 100% online book study
• A copy of the book will NOT be provided.
• 12 hours of Continuing Professional Education credit
• Course limited to 30 participants
• Facilitated by Anne Darr

NEW! D/HH Issues for Itinerant Teachers and Parent Advisors (Fall Face-to-Face Session)

November 14, 2019

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ESC Region 11

Presented by Anne Darr

NEW! AI/VI Parent Advisor, TVI, and COMS Online Book Study: The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook by Rush & Shelden

September 13 - October 31, 2019

• 100% online book study
• A copy of the book will be provided to participants who register before September 15, 2019.
• 12 hours of Continuing Professional Education credit
• Course limited to 40 participants.
• Facilitators: Danielle Battle, Perkie Cannon, & Anne Darr

NEW! D/HH Issues for Itinerant Teachers and Parent Advisors (Fall Face-to-Face Session)

November 14, 2019

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ESC Region 11

Presented by Anne Darr

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NEW! Online Book Study: The Reading Strategies Book by Jennifer Serravallo

October 1 - November 22, 2019

• 100% online book study
• A copy of the book will NOT be provided.
• 12 hours of Continuing Professional Education credit
• Course limited to 30 participants
• Facilitated by Anne Darr

SAVE THE DATE!

DeafTEC Math Conference

November 4-6, 2019

ESC Region 13 in Austin, Texas

FREE!

For more information, please contact Teresa Johnson or Rachella Moore.

Would you like to present at this conference? Please complete the Call for Presentations form.

• Do you serve infants, toddlers, and/or students who are deaf/hard of hearing?
  
• Do you ever wish it were easier to connect with others in your field?
  
• Do you learn best in a formal setting, or do you prefer to learn in a comfortable setting of your choice?
  
• Are you looking for guidance documents, rules and regulations, and best practice articles?
  
• Are you willing to share lesson plans, mileage forms, and other resources with other deaf educators?
  
• Do you prefer to learn and network while in your pajamas?
  

If you answered "YES!" to any of the questions above,

the TxDHH Community of Practice is for YOU!

Information about the TxDHH Community of Practice

Texas Deaf Ed Teachers

Navigating Life with Hearing Loss Teachers

What? You haven't joined? Then do it NOW!

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Southwest College for the Deaf

Big Spring, Texas

Registration Form

Flyer

1. Discovery Retreat is a weekend for D/HH juniors and seniors in high school.
2. Nomination Form: Nominations are now being accepted!
3. Information about Discovery Retreat 2019

Text DEAF to 741741

The person on the other end of the line will know sign language.

OR

Text HOME to 741741

This hotline is for persons not requiring sign language communication.

General information about providing services to D/HH students can be accessed by clicking the button below. Please share this information as needed.

Qualified, certified Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing are needed throughout Texas. If you were once certified as a TODHH but your certification has expired, Anne Darr can help.

The need exists! Please complete this brief Google Form if you'd like to be contacted about future part-time or contract opportunities for teachers, interpreters, audiologists, and more. Do you have questions or need additional information? Contact Anne Darr.

Do you have good news to share? Upcoming events to promote? Information to disseminate? Please let Anne Darr know. Email text and photos to adarr@esc11.net. Remember, parent consent is required to share photos and/or names of students.

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adarr@esc11.net

817-740-3698

Susie Tiggs, Statewide Lead, D/HH Services

stiggs@esc11.net

817-740-7580

Twyla Loftin, Educational Consultant, D/HH Services

tloftin@esc11.net

817-740-7566

Danielle Battle, Early Intervention Sensory Impairment Specialist

dbattle@esc11.net

817-740-7530

Brooke Murphy, Sensory Team Technician

bmurphy@esc11.net

Education Service Center Region 11

1451 South Cherry Lane

White Settlement, TX 76108

https://www.esc11.net/

ESC Region 11 Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Services:

https://www.esc11.net/domain/118

Crossroads Website:

https://texasdeafed.org/