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A walkthrough tool administrators use to observe whether classrooms give deaf and hard of hearing students clear visual access, real ASL and English use, Deaf culture, and an inclusive climate.

A self-check teachers use to build a classroom with clear visual access, real ASL and English use, Deaf culture, a rich library, and a safe, inclusive climate for deaf and hard of hearing students.

A guide leaders use to spot schoolwide patterns and choose next steps for classroom environments, with recommendations matched to how far along a program is.

A tip sheet teachers use to understand the five parts of a strong ASL/English bilingual classroom and treat the room itself as a learning tool for deaf and hard of hearing students.

A tip sheet teams use as a quick reference for what strong ASL/English bilingual teaching and assessment look like across content areas and school settings.

A self-check teachers use to reflect on their ASL/English bilingual instruction, differentiation, assessment, data use, and professional growth.

A flexible checklist administrators use for quick walkthroughs and coaching talks on ASL/English bilingual instruction, differentiation, assessment, and data use.

A guide leaders use to see schoolwide patterns in ASL/English bilingual teaching and testing, then plan the coaching and professional learning that lift instruction for every learner.

A tip sheet for spotting the marks of a school's Deaf-centered identity: Deaf role models, ASL, Deaf culture, community ties, and student leadership. Use it as a quick reference.

A self-check teachers use to bring Deaf-centered practice into daily lessons: Deaf role models, Deaf culture, ASL as a full language, community, and student leadership.

A guide school leaders can use to strengthen their program's Deaf-centered identity, its Deaf role models, ASL use, and Deaf culture, with next steps for each stage of growth.

A tip sheet teams use to see what a strong Deaf-centered school identity looks like, from Deaf role models to ASL across the building to Deaf culture woven into daily life.

A leadership checklist administrators use to monitor family partnership across the school: ASL classes, family empowerment, accessible communication, and home-school collaboration.

A tip sheet teams use to see what strong family partnership looks like, from accessible communication and ASL classes to meaningful engagement and shared decision-making.

A self-check teachers use to reflect on how they support families' ASL learning and keep home-school communication proactive, accessible, and two-way.

A reference elementary teachers use to name what students do as they build ideas in ASL first, then move into English reading, writing, and discussion.

A reference middle and high school teachers use to name what students do as they build concepts in ASL and connect them to academic English reading and writing.

A planning template middle and high school teachers use to decide, step by step, where ASL and where English lead each part of a lesson and how students show understanding.

A planning template elementary teachers use to decide, step by step, where ASL and where English lead each part of a lesson and how young students show understanding.

A reading list you can use to ground classroom-environment decisions in evidence, with studies on visual access, ASL/English instruction, and culturally sustaining practice.

A checklist teachers use to build and review a classroom library that reflects Deaf lives and supports ASL and English reading across genres and reading levels.

A form observers use to give teachers feedback on how they use instructional time, language, and language modeling in an ASL/English bilingual classroom.

A team activity schools use to name the student leadership that exists today and choose realistic next steps to give students more real voice and responsibility.

A facilitator's cheat sheet used to lead the student leadership growth activity, with prompts, norms, and gentle redirects for each of its four steps.

A directory families and staff use to connect with national organizations that support deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind children through family-to-family help and advocacy.

A walkthrough tool administrators use to see whether Deaf-centered practice shows up across the school, from role models and ASL use to student leadership.

A checklist early childhood teachers use to prepare a Pre-K and kindergarten library that supports ASL and English, identity, and joyful book sharing.

A checklist elementary teachers use to review a Grades 1-5 library that supports ASL and English reading, deaf and hard of hearing identity, and books children actually use.

A checklist middle and high school teachers use to strengthen a library that supports ASL/English literacy, critical thinking, and identity for adolescent deaf and hard of hearing readers.

A checklist teachers use to map out the school year, aligning standards, texts, language choices, and assessments so ASL/English bilingual learning builds with consistent access.

A guide leaders use to make language planning a shared, program-wide practice, setting expectations for how ASL and English are used so student access does not depend on individual teachers.

An answer key facilitators use with a training activity, showing which school decisions truly need Deaf staff and community expertise, and why, so it is sought where it matters most.

A tip sheet staff use to recognize the marks of a strong ASL/English school climate: consistent access, respect and inclusion, Deaf expertise, and clear leadership.

A worksheet leadership teams use together to rate their current school climate, spot growth areas, and commit to concrete next actions, focused on systems rather than individuals.

A reading list staff use to ground school-climate work in evidence, pointing to studies on belonging, Deaf and hard of hearing identity, communication access, and well-being for Deaf and hard of...

A self-check teachers can use to reflect on communication access, respect and inclusion, honoring Deaf expertise, and their part in a strong ASL/English bilingual school climate.

A self-check school leaders use to review schoolwide communication access, respect and inclusion, meaningful Deaf involvement in decisions, and how they model a ASL/English bilingual climate.

A guide leaders use to assess schoolwide climate and take next steps by stage, with tailored moves for programs from emerging to exemplary based on program review ratings.

A checklist leaders use to spot the moments, across instruction, PD, hiring, events, and decisions, when Deaf staff and community expertise should be built in from the start.

A one-page chart staff use to tell languages apart from the teaching approaches built around them, so ASL, English, and instructional methods are not confused with one another.

A checklist teachers use to plan and deliver sandwiching, a ASL/English bilingual technique of moving on purpose between ASL and English to build understanding, across a whole lesson.

A checklist K-2 teachers use to build a concept in ASL first, then connect it to the English word, then return to ASL, so young students anchor meaning before print.

A checklist for grades 3-5 teachers to help students notice how ASL and English show the same idea differently, building early awareness of how the two languages work.

A checklist for grades 6-8 teachers to help students compare how ASL and English structure ideas and translate meaning, not word for word, as academic language grows more complex.

A checklist high school teachers use to move students toward leading their own bridging between ASL and English, judging translation accuracy, and working as independent ASL/English bilingual...

A tip sheet leaders use to avoid common missteps, such as tokenism, over-generalizing, or asking one person to speak for all, when drawing on Deaf staff and community expertise.

A quick checklist grades 3-5 teachers use in the moment to see whether students carry meaning between ASL and English and how much support they still need.

A checklist residential staff use to set up a dorm that is ASL/English bilingual, accessible, and welcoming, covering ASL and English access, the dorm library, and a home-like, safe space.

A checklist PreK and kindergarten teachers use to build young children's independence, communication, and early self-advocacy: asking for help, taking turns, and expressing needs.

A checklist teachers use to design anchor charts, the reference posters built with students, so they are clear, accurate, accessible, and actually used to build independence.

A rubric observers and coaches use to score how effective an anchor chart, a student-built reference poster, is across purpose, content, engagement, design, use, and longevity.

A short walkthrough tool administrators use during 5 to 10 minute classroom visits to note how anchor charts, student-built reference posters, are made and used.

A tip sheet teachers use when planning or revising anchor charts, student-built reference posters, so each one starts with purpose, is built with students, and stays a living tool.

A reflection checklist school teams use to gauge how well they teach students self-advocacy, independence, and how to request the access supports they need across grade levels.

A walkthrough checklist administrators use during classroom visits to see whether students are learning and practicing self-advocacy and how to ask for the access they need.

A self-assessment rubric leaders use to reflect on their own practice across nine areas, from vision and follow-through to culturally grounded leadership that centers deaf and hard of hearing people.

A leadership checklist administrators use during program review to verify that support services such as counseling, speech, and therapy are fully staffed, ASL-accessible, and well coordinated.

A planning checklist coordinators use to set up ASL classes for families, covering purpose, scheduling, space, instructors, childcare, budgeting, and outreach.

A checklist teachers use to keep family communication consistent and proactive all year, from a welcoming start through progress reports, mid-year check-ins, and raising concerns with care.

A tip sheet staff use as a quick reference for what strong, ASL-accessible support services such as counseling, speech, and therapy look like across every school setting.

A self-check related service providers use to reflect on ASL-direct delivery, language access, team collaboration, and how well their services fit each student's daily life and learning plan.

A walkthrough checklist administrators use during class visits to capture evidence of intentional, accessible ASL/English bilingual instruction for a coaching conversation.

A walkthrough checklist administrators use during class visits to capture evidence that teaching is adjusted to reach diverse learners, ready for a coaching conversation.

A walkthrough checklist administrators use during class visits to capture evidence of ongoing, ASL/English accessible assessment that guides day-to-day instruction.

A walkthrough checklist administrators use during class visits to capture evidence that teachers use ASL and English data to guide instruction and support students.

A walkthrough checklist administrators use during class visits to see whether professional learning is showing up in teaching and improving student outcomes.

A guide leaders use to assess family partnership and move it from scattered efforts to one schoolwide system, with concrete next steps for every level of practice.

A checklist administrators use to monitor whether Deaf role models, Deaf culture, ASL use, and student leadership show up consistently across the whole school.

A guide leaders use to spot schoolwide patterns in specialist support services, then plan coaching that makes delivery consistent, ASL-accessible, and student-centered.

A student-friendly self-check learners use to reflect on how they learn, how they ask for the access they need, and how they take part in decisions about their own goals.

A tip sheet staff use as a quick reference for what strong transition practice looks like, building the independence, advocacy, and autonomy deaf and hard of hearing students need.

A tip sheet families use to build independence and self-advocacy at home, with everyday ways to let a child express needs, make choices, and ask for the access they need.

A walkthrough tool administrators use to observe chaining, a strategy that links a concept across ASL, fingerspelling, print, and visuals so students build deep, connected understanding.

A walkthrough tool administrators use to observe free translation, where students carry meaning across ASL and English by focusing on intent and clarity rather than word-for-word.

A checklist teachers use to plan and reflect on chaining, a strategy that links a concept across ASL, fingerspelling, print, and visuals to build deep, connected understanding.

A checklist teachers use to teach free translation, helping students carry meaning across ASL and English by focusing on intent and clarity rather than matching words.

A walkthrough tool administrators use to observe literal translation, where students compare ASL and English directly to see how each language builds meaning through structure.

A checklist teachers use to guide literal translation, helping students compare ASL and English directly to notice how each language builds meaning through structure.

A walkthrough tool administrators use to observe sandwiching, where a teacher shows a concept in ASL, briefly gives the English word, then returns to ASL to connect meaning and print.

A checklist teachers use to apply sandwiching: show a concept in ASL, briefly give the English word, then return to ASL to connect meaning and print at the word level.

A reflection checklist teachers use to examine how independence, self-advocacy, and access advocacy show up in their daily instruction and classroom routines.

A tip sheet staff use as a quick reference for what intentional, planned ASL and English use looks like across every classroom, dorm, and shared space in a ASL/English bilingual program.

A checklist administrators use to monitor whether ASL and English are used intentionally and consistently across classrooms, dorms, and shared spaces schoolwide.

A checklist teachers use while planning and reflecting to make sure ASL and English are used deliberately, accessibly, and in response to every student's needs.

A guide leaders use to assess language-use systems, spot patterns across settings, and strengthen consistent, intentional ASL and English practice across the whole school.

A tip sheet you can use to recognize strong ASL/English bilingual curriculum across content areas, from standards alignment to Deaf culture and accessibility.

A checklist teachers use when selecting and adapting materials to keep them aligned, accessible, ASL/English bilingual, and reflective of Deaf perspectives for every learner.

A checklist administrators use to review materials across the program and spot patterns, gaps, and next steps in alignment, access, and ASL/English bilingual content that reflects Deaf culture and...

A checklist administrators use to review technology across the program, checking that it is accessible, well integrated, and advancing ASL and English ASL/English bilingual learning.

A checklist teachers use before, during, and after a lesson to make sure technology strengthens access, engagement, and ASL and English ASL/English bilingual learning.

A checklist student life staff use to plan and reflect on residential and after-school activities so they are purposeful, developmentally right, and full of direct ASL communication.

A checklist administrators use to review the quality, variety, and design of student life activities and spot gaps in choice, engagement, and transition readiness.

A reading list educators can use to ground related-services decisions in evidence: ASL-fluent delivery, culturally responsive practice, and team collaboration for deaf and hard of hearing students.

A walkthrough form administrators use to observe how itinerant teachers of the deaf coach the wider team on communication access, ASL/English bilingual supports, and student inclusion.

A walkthrough form administrators use to observe how well a deaf or hard of hearing student applies skills across settings, grows a confident deaf and hard of hearing identity, and belongs in the...

A walkthrough form administrators use to observe itinerant teacher of the deaf sessions and give feedback on ASL/English instruction, language modeling, and student access.

A walkthrough form administrators use to observe how a deaf or hard of hearing student in a spoken-language program applies skills, builds identity and confidence, and belongs.

A self-check itinerant teachers of the deaf use to reflect on their ASL/English instruction, language modeling, literacy support, self-advocacy teaching, and IEP goals.

A self-check itinerant teachers of the deaf use to reflect on spoken-language instruction, listening development, academic support, self-advocacy teaching, and IEP goals.

A reading list educators can use to ground language-use planning in evidence on ASL/English Bilingualism, the critical period for language, and how deaf and hard of hearing students learn.

A reading list educators can use to ground curriculum decisions in evidence on ASL/English bilingual instruction, literacy, and how the two languages support each other.

A reading list educators can use to ground technology choices in evidence on how purposeful tools expand access, communication, and learning for deaf and hard of hearing students.

A reading list educators and families can use to ground family-school partnership work in evidence on language access, early language, and engagement for deaf and hard of hearing children.

A reading list educators can use to ground student life programming in evidence on identity, social engagement, school setting, and belonging for deaf and hard of hearing students.

A reading list leaders can use to ground a school's Deaf-centered character in evidence on language, culture, community, and child development.

A reading list educators can use to ground classroom setup in evidence on visual access, ASL/English instruction, culturally sustaining practice, and literacy-rich spaces.

A tip sheet leaders use to see how strong leadership sustains an ASL/English vision across policy, instruction, culture, accountability, and resources.

A self-assessment leadership teams use to gauge how well their program reflects strong ASL/English bilingual leadership and to prioritize next steps.

A reflective guide leadership teams use to align vision, systems, instruction, accountability, and culture and to plan improvements by how developed the program is.

A reading list you can use to ground school-climate decisions in evidence, covering belonging, identity, peer relationships, and language access for deaf and hard of hearing students.

A tip sheet paraprofessionals use to reflect on their role across seven areas of effective practice, from language modeling to collaboration and building belonging.

A reflective guide leaders use to assess paraprofessional practice, guide coaching, and move support from task-based help to intentional, student-centered practice.

A walkthrough checklist administrators use to observe paraprofessional practice, document what they see, and recognize strengths and growth areas across seven key areas.

A self-check paraprofessionals use to reflect on their daily work across seven areas of effective practice and identify their own strengths and growth areas.

A checklist leaders use to monitor whether the systems, coaching, and expectations that make paraprofessionals effective are consistently in place across seven key areas.

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...

Highlighting how accessible language environments support development, this companion slide deck from Dr. Kraus and Dr. Caselli provides key concepts, research highlights, and visuals connected to...

This overview resource summarizes key research related to sign language, spoken language development, and early language access for deaf and hard of hearing children.

This curated research list highlights key literature related to language acquisition, sign language development, spoken language outcomes, and risks associated with delayed language access for deaf...

This educator checklist supports reflection and planning for language-rich, visually accessible learning environments. It highlights practices that promote early language acquisition and language...

Mainstreaming places deaf and hard of hearing students in classrooms with hearing peers, but it is often misconstrued as the intended application of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and...

An overview of Deaf Plus Leaners, children who are deaf or hard of hearing with additional disabilities, that highlights communication access, individualizes supports, and collaborative planning with...

Relying on interpreters in mainstream classrooms can create an illusion of inclusion for deaf students, particularly those with language deprivation. Students need rich, language-focused environments...

Diagnosed at three, Holly speaks candidly about hearing aids, learning sign language as an adult, employment discrimination, and what it means to grow up deaf in a hearing world. Her message is...

Educators explore how AI can support differentiated instruction, strengthen student learning, and encourage responsible classroom use. Presenter Shea Jefferson Strain shares practical strategies,...

This lesson introduces students to how AI can be used as a learning tool. It helps set clear expectations for responsible use while reinforcing the importance of student thinking, decision-making,...

This resource helps teachers facilitate meaningful discussions with students about the role of artificial intelligence in learning. It includes guiding talking points and a simple framework to...

This resource features a selection of AI tools designed to support classroom instruction. The tools highlighted can assist teachers with lesson development, differentiated instruction, content...

Dr. Wyatte Hall focuses on the foundational role of language in brain development and challenges the myth that using more than one language is harmful. Research shows that the brain thrives when it...

This presentation reviews research showing how early, accessible language supports brain development, academic success, and well-being for deaf children, while challenging non-evidence based...

This infographic highlights the benefits of bilingualism in deaf education, showing how effortless access to language supports brain development, language acquisition, academic success, and social...

In this follow-up recording to our live event, “The Power of ‘AND’ in Deaf Education: Language and the Brain,” Dr. Wyatte Hall joins us for a coffee chat to address questions from the event’s Q&A...

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.

This tip sheet shares practical, experience-based strategies for prioritizing cognition before communication in Deaf education, helping educators build background knowledge and make abstract concepts...

K-12 ASL Content Standards provide grade-level benchmarks for planning curriculum and instruction of academic American Sign Language (ASL). Designed for use in ASL-English bilingual programs and...

This toolkit provides families with Clerc Center-approved sign language resources from a variety of celebrated organizations and products.

Two Deaf educators explain core programming concepts like loops, functions, and debugging entirely in ASL in this free video series on the Apple Developer site.

A compelling ASL storytelling experience for young readers. Rosie Revere, Engineer is brought to life in American Sign Language, with the illustrated book pages visible in the background, making this...

Watch a day in the life of a third-grade classroom at the California School for the Deaf produced by the world-class documentarians at The Atlantic.

Why start with ASL? Language First shows how a strong first language foundation helps deaf children thrive—in any language.

Calling all parents of deaf and hard of hearing children: This roadmap resource from the Language First organization is packed with useful and easy to read information to help you support your child.

This Gallaudet University and Clerc Center-produced video explains the philosophies and justifications for a bilingual approach to learning for deaf children.

The National Deaf Center Learn site offers free, self-paced courses and resources supporting inclusive, evidence-based practices and deeper understanding of deaf people and deaf experiences.

Learn the discrepancies in language access for deaf and hard of hearing students compared to their hearing peers, and understand that our community is facing a neurodevelopmental emergency.

This Clerc Center infoblast explains when to make intentional time for signing and viewing ASL vs. reading and writing of English.

This Clerc Center infoblast explains how and when to integrate spoken English into ASL curricula.

This Clerc Center infoblast explains how and when to integrate spoken and written English into ASL curricula.

This Clerc Center infoblast explains how and when to integrate written English into ASL curricula.

Explore an interactive resource PDF with links into articles about the impact of language deprivation on deaf and hard of hearing students.

Learn ASL anytime, anywhere—with immersive, equity-centered lessons taught by Deaf professionals.

Where ASL meets innovation—ASLized creates rich media resources that celebrate ASL literature and deepen linguistic understanding.

A warm, family-run video series that brings ASL to life—perfect for parents and children learning together.

STEM gets visual—Atomic Hands offers accessible, engaging science content in ASL made by Deaf scientists.

Explore the Clerc Center's Fingerspelling program, an evidence-based supplementary literacy program for deaf and hard of hearing students in kindergarten to second grade.

Explore research showing how fingerspelling strengthens print recognition, phonological awareness, and reading comprehension for deaf and hard of hearing learners.

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.

A Gallaudet-based research center driving better health outcomes for ASL users—through Deaf-centric data and inclusive education.

Download a comprehensive guide on children who are deaf-blind from the National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness.

Empowering families with deaf children through mentorship, resources, and a strong foundation in language and communication.

More than identity—Deafhood is a journey of empowerment, language, and liberation from audism.

Before this chapter of Deaf history disappears, it's being preserved. This digital archive documents over 125 Deaf workers who built careers at The Washington Post and across the American printing...

This toolkit for families explores adverse childhood communication experiences and their risks for acquiring chronic diseases and mental health disorders later in life.

Learn how to navigate discussions and build the appropriate educational supports for children with cochlear implants.

Read an Odyssey article by Akilah English that explains how ethnicity, gender, and prejudice can shape how students receive their education.

Explore a wealth of resources for families from Boston University's American Sign Language Linguistics Project.

A research center driving innovation in how young deaf children learn to read—because early literacy can change everything.

View a collection of research briefs for parents and educators produced by Gallaudet University's celebrated Visual Language and Learning Lab.

Gallaudet University's online hub for continuing education and training opportunities.

Watch the National Association of the Deaf's presentation about the impact of Covid-19 on educational systems nationwide and, specifically, on deaf education.

Watch Gallaudet University President Roberta Cordano's Inauguration event aimed at dispelling common myths regarding ASL acquisition.

Access the new Language Abilities & Approaches Wheels (LAAWs) framework for Deaf Education professionals.

Discover which programs, interventions, and supplemental resource providers address the language abilities and approaches put forth in the LAAWs framework.

The Motion Light Lab is home to a global digital library of bilingual storybooks, ASL literacy initiatives, and immersive 2D, 3D, VR, and augmented reality experiences for deaf children.

This research brief from Gallaudet's prestigious VL2 lab details the impact of fingerspelling exposure on deaf and hard of hearing children.

Watch a live event recording for K-5 educators on how to teach Force and Motion to elementary school deaf and hard of hearing students.

Watch a live event recording for teachers on how to conduct sphero bolt and electronics labs and lessons for deaf and hard of hearing high school students.

Watch a live event recording for families about ASL immersion programs and camps for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Watch a live event recording for families and educators about IEP meetings and how various professionals should collaborate to enable the best IEP outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children.

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.

This resource is a curated list of organizations for deaf and hard of hearing individuals that provide valuable information, resources, and support for families and professionals.

These resources provide access to useful information for professionals working with deaf or hard of hearing children and families from multilingual and multicultural backgrounds.

These resources, with links to Spanish language sites, are available for Spanish-speaking families to assist them in finding more information to best support their deaf or hard of hearing children.

The guide offers evidence-based strategies within a PBIS framework to support deaf students’ behavior, communication, and social-emotional growth. It emphasizes visual supports, culturally responsive...

Cochlear implants give deaf kids unprecedented access to sound. But insisting they avoid using sign language may be risky.

NCDB is the go-to hub for improving the lives of children who are deafblind through national partnerships and educational expertise.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) conducts and supports research on hearing, balance, speech, language, and communication disorders, advancing prevention,...

CEASD is the national voice for schools serving deaf learners—leading advocacy, policy, and equity in deaf education.

The NAD is the leading civil rights organization advocating for ASL access, Deaf culture, and equity in every part of life.

The leading national organization advocating for the rights and leadership of Black Deaf and hard of hearing Americans.

Uplifting Black interpreters through mentorship, training, and advocacy—NAOBI-DC grows talent and representation.

A hub of ASL-focused curriculum and assessment tools tailored for Deaf Heritage Language learners across PreK–12.

Explore how vision, language, and learning work together through Gallaudet’s groundbreaking VL2 research center.

A professional network building stronger student life programs for deaf and hard of hearing college students across the country.

National Association of Interpreters in Education supports interpreters working in K–12 educational settings. The organization advances effective practice by developing professional standards,...

Learn how to effectively oversee interpreted classrooms and ensure students who are deaf or hard of hearing have full access to communication and learning.

Discover essential skills and strategies for educational interpreters working in schools, where interpreting means supporting language, learning, and social growth—not just conveying words.

Gain insight into how interpreters support your child’s education, what rights your family holds, and how to advocate for qualified services that foster learning and inclusion.

Learn about your rights, how to work with interpreters, and strategies for success in school and beyond as a student who is deaf or hard of hearing.

Explore how interpreters can adapt to meet the diverse needs of students with cochlear implants, where effective support means understanding each student's unique use of spoken and visual...

Practical tips for teachers to work with interpreters and support students who are deaf or hard of hearing in inclusive classrooms.

Explore diverse strategies to build language-rich environments that support deaf and hard of hearing students from early childhood through high school.

Inside the nation’s only ASL-English dual immersion program: how kids learn and thrive together.

A creative call to reform SLP training, imagining an IEP for professionals who serve deaf students.

Explore proven visual strategies that help hearing parents and caregivers engage deaf children in early language development.

Practical IEP-aligned strategies to support early and ongoing literacy for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Florida’s Family Center on Deafness offers a holistic model for inclusive, language-rich learning.

A Deaf educator shares insights on creating language-rich environments that support the varied needs of deaf and hard of hearing learners.

A military family's story underscores why ASL-rich schools can be the least restrictive option.

A step-by-step framework that boosts comprehension and reading independence in deaf learners.

A teacher shares her dual role as educator and mom to a hard of hearing child, with real-world tips for literacy and connection.

A call to strengthen interpreter standards to ensure equitable access for deaf students in K-12 schools.

Embed language comprehension strategies into every part of the school day.

Use interactive reading to strengthen language and literacy in classroom and home settings

Boost early literacy with ASL modeling, fingerspelling, and everyday routines that build strong signing foundations.

Explore how educators, parents, and advocates are reimagining deaf education through language-rich environments, equity in access, and culturally responsive practices. This edition highlights...

Explore a wealth of accessible, low-cost resources designed to help families begin their ASL journey early—critical for language development in deaf children.

Explore why integrating ASL literature into K-12 classrooms is vital for cultural identity, equity, and bilingual learning.

Discover how visual tools empower deaf learners, enhance teaching, and make complex ideas accessible across subjects and settings.

Learn how high-quality captioning and ASL access in educational videos can transform literacy and learning outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Backed by research, this article shows how early ASL exposure supports literacy and cognitive development in deaf children.

Learn how strategic teaching methods help Deaf students with limited language exposure build foundational literacy and communication skills.

A heartfelt letter to Deaf students that celebrates their unique strengths, resilience, and leadership potential shaped by their experiences.

Explore one teacher's journey through professional development focused on equity for Deaf and ASL students packed with reflections and practical takeaways.

See how Deaf educators in LAUSD formed an equity team and led bold systemic change for Deaf student success across the district.

Explore the challenges SLPs face and the shifts needed to ensure equitable language services for deaf students who use ASL.

Discover how STT and TTS technology empowers deaf students with auditory access to thrive in bilingual learning environments.

Explore transformative practices in Deaf education that emphasize bilingual learning, equity, and student-centered innovation. Learn how educators and families adapted instruction and reimagined...

Explore how diverse children's literature helps deaf students build identity, reduce bias, and increase belonging in the classroom.

Learn practical, research-backed strategies to prevent and recover from burnout designed especially for Deaf education professionals.

Travel virtually across Texas with Deaf students as they explore cities, culture, and geography - boosting social studies through accessible, engaging digital lessons.

Explore strategies to support Deaf adolescents' emotional well-being through social-emotional learning, identity development, and connection.

Discover how ASL graphemes and vibrant visuals transform early literacy instruction for Deaf preschoolers in a bilingual ASL-English environment.

Follow one family's story of resilience and adaptation during COVID-19, and how technology reshaped education for their deaf and deafdisabled children.

Discover how blending academic and functional skills in theme-based units transforms learning for Deaf students of all ages and abilities.

Experience how music is redefined through vibration, rhythm, and movement unlocks joy, language, and community for deaf students with multiple disabilities.

See how dance and ASL combine to enhance grammar and literacy skills in a program that blends movement with language instruction.

See how flipped classrooms empower deaf students to learn math in ASL at their own pace while maximizing classroom time for hands-on problem-solving.

Explore how one educator adapted tools and strategies to ensure deaf students continued learning despite the masking challenges of COVID-19.

Discover how families and professionals are reshaping deaf education by centering joy, resilience, and community through the national Fostering Joy movement.

Support students in becoming independent decision-makers using tools like the Self-Determined Learning Model and the ASL-translated Self-Determination Inventory.

Learn how educators foster self-determination and academic engagement through student-centered, interdisciplinary units based on real-life challenges.

Discover how shared leadership and national partnerships are transforming deaf education through equity, innovation, and collaboration.

Follow Utah's statewide journey to build an online school for deaf students with courses in ASL, English, and math tailored for equitable, remote learning.

This issue of Odyssey focuses on equity, inclusion, and diversity in deaf education. Articles share real-world strategies and personal stories from families, educators, and students working to create...

Explore how one Deaf educator uses her own experiences and identity to help students connect with literature—and with each other—through shared stories and culture.

This inspiring family shares how they intentionally raise their three children in a multilingual home with ASL, Spanish, English, and Peruvian Sign Language.

Una familia sorda relata cómo están criando a sus hijos con ASL, LSP, inglés y español, fomentando la identidad cultural y el multilingüismo desde el hogar.

Three Deaf professionals share how their cultural and linguistic identities shape their work supporting equity and inclusion across the Clerc Center and Gallaudet.

Learn how to support multilingual families in planning intentional, culturally inclusive language strategies for their deaf and hard of hearing children.

Este artículo en español ofrece una guía clara para ayudar a familias a planificar de manera intencional el desarrollo multilingüe en sus hijos sordos o hipoacúsicos.

This article outlines the Clerc Center’s process of adopting gender-inclusive policies and facilities across its schools, creating a more welcoming environment for all students.

Follow one military family’s story of persistence, advocacy, and love as they navigate hearing loss, autism, relocation, and bilingualism for their two sons.

Learn how one teacher used culturally relevant reading instruction to engage a young Black deaf student—connecting literacy skills to identity, community, and joy.

A heartfelt family story of discovery, diagnosis, and advocacy as one little girl navigates deaf-blindness and multiple disabilities with the support of inclusive programs and loving parents.

Discover how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) creates inclusive classrooms that proactively meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students—no advocacy required.

A hub for professionals serving the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind—where collaboration drives better policies, programs, and lives.

This webinar explores how to support expressive language in DHH students using strengths-based strategies and intentional instruction.

Explore the transformative power of parent-school partnerships through personal stories, strategies, and research on how advocacy impacts educational outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Explore practices that shape the future of deaf education, from mentorship and literacy strategies to professional development and multicultural inclusion.

Discover how families, educators, and entire communities are embracing new ways to support student success through language access, family involvement, culturally responsive practices, and integrated...

This issue explores the transformative power of collaboration in deaf education, highlighting partnerships that help deaf and hard of hearing students succeed in school and beyond. Stories span rural...

Discover how technology is transforming learning for deaf and hard of hearing students—from storytelling apps to robotics, screen-recorded feedback, and bilingual video tools. This issue explores how...

Explore how high expectations can unlock potential for deaf and hard of hearing students. This issue dives into success stories, practical strategies, and reflections from educators and families...

Discover how collaboration between families, schools, and communities helps deaf and hard of hearing children thrive—emotionally, socially, and academically.

Explore how research-based strategies—from bilingual approaches to managing visual attention—can improve learning outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students.

This issue offers practical guidance and success stories about how families, educators, and specialists collaborate to support deaf students with diverse needs across school settings.

Success stories from across the nation highlight how families, educators, and schools are working together to support deaf and hard of hearing students academically and socially.

This issue focuses on the intersection of deafness and autism, offering insight from parents, educators, and researchers on what works and where more work is needed.

This issue spotlights the unique challenges and triumphs of deaf and hard of hearing adolescents—offering tools and stories to help professionals support youth during their critical transition years.

This issue explores the Shared Reading Project, Virtual High School student experiences, and cochlear implant strategies. It highlights innovative teaching, family engagement, and national...

Explore the Shared Reading Project through stories of impact, tips from tutors, and the transformative power of connecting families, Deaf adults, and books.

This issue highlights the Academic Bowl’s 10-year impact on deaf and hard of hearing students, showcasing the excitement of competition, creative team preparation, and personal growth. Reflections...

This issue explores assessment in deaf education through the lens of the No Child Left Behind Act, offering real-world strategies, insights, and reflections from schools, families, and researchers.

This issue focuses on transition skills for deaf and hard of hearing students, highlighting real-world learning through school expos, portfolios, internships, on-site businesses, and project-based...

This issue focuses on helping deaf and hard of hearing children manage bullying through trauma-informed strategies, peer support, and counseling approaches such as sandtray therapy.

This issue unpacks the intersection of school reform, instructional practices, and equity in deaf education—with stories from leaders who are changing the narrative.

This issue examines the experiences of hard of hearing students, highlighting academic and social challenges, overlooked needs, identity development, family and educator resources, and diverse...

This issue highlights technology-enhanced literacy, workplace skill-building, independent reading, and tools that support organization. It also features accessible science learning and resources that...

Dive into insights and innovations that support early childhood language development, inclusive education strategies, and empowering families through ASL-rich environments.

This issue highlights Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning, focusing on child-led exploration, parent involvement, evolving classroom environments, emergent curriculum, and creative teaching that...

This powerful issue dives deep into educational interpreting, blending personal stories and expert analysis to highlight what it really takes to ensure deaf and hard of hearing students thrive in...

Focusing on career readiness for deaf and hard of hearing students, this issue offers practical strategies, innovative teaching approaches, and family engagement tips. Filled with nationwide...

This issue highlights strategies, stories, and research on teaching English as a Second Language to deaf and hard of hearing students, with perspectives from educators, families, and students.

Explore a powerful collection of stories and strategies showing how families and educators can foster literacy in deaf children using visual language, fingerspelling, shared reading, and guided...