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The Power of 'And' in Deaf Education: Language Acquisition and Language Learning
Highlighting how accessible language environments support development, Dr. Kaj Kraus and Dr. Naomi Caselli examine the role of sign language in reducing language deprivation risk and supporting stronger language outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Differentiating Instruction Using AI: Know Your Students
Educators explore how AI can support differentiated instruction, strengthen student learning, and encourage responsible classroom use. Presenter Shea Jefferson Strain shares practical strategies, example tools, and resources to help teachers guide students in using AI thoughtfully and effectively.
Inside Deaf Education: Cognition before Communication
Clerc Center teachers share how experience-based instruction builds background knowledge, supporting vocabulary development and language learning in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
The Power of "And" in Deaf Education
This webinar explores explores how embracing multiple approaches in deaf education—rather than choosing “either/or”—better supports the diverse needs of deaf and hard of hearing learners. Dr. Wyatte Hall discusses the critical role of language in brain development and debunks the myth that using more than one language is harmful. Research shows that the brain thrives on rich, consistent, and varied language input, highlighting the importance of early and accessible language exposure for cognitive development
Planning Opportunities for Expressive Language
Through powerful classroom examples, video clips, and student work, the Clerc Center team illustrates how intentionally designed lessons helped students strengthen their expressive skills to meet academic and real-world goals.
This event is ideal for educators, speech-language professionals, and administrators looking to shift from a deficit-based lens to a strengths-based framework.
Creciendo en Comunidad
Watch an insightful 1.5-hour session exploring Latino families' experiences with deaf and hard of hearing children. Enjoy a documentary video, expert discussions, and a panel with an audience Q&A.
Addressing Alcohol Use of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth
Watch an important conversation between Dr. Christine Gannon and Dr. James Huang about how key experiences of deaf and hard of hearing children impact alcohol use.
Beyond Classroom Walls: Exploring Family Learning & Camps for Deaf Children
Watch a panel discussion focused on the importance of family learning vacations for sign language acquisition; experiences with after-school programs; and deaf youth camps.
Fitting the IEP Pieces Together: Parents, Teachers, Related Service Providers, and IEP Coordinators
Moderated by a licensed social worker, watch a panel of experts discuss how to navigate the complex, often-changing world of Individualized Education Plans.
Steam is Everywhere: Sphero Bolt and Electronics for High School
This webinar for high school science educators demonstrates how to each basic electronics to deaf and hard of hearing students with materials that are available in most STEAM classrooms.
Engineering Can Be Fun: Force and Motion for K-5
This webinar illustrates how to teach Forces and Motion to deaf and hard of hearing elementary school students. Viewers can watch the in-classroom demonstration, read-aloud, and wrap-up discussion.