When it comes to fostering language-rich environments, there is no one-size-fits all program. Best practice necessitates that educators of the Deaf employ a differentiated combination of resources, supplements, and instructional frameworks in their classrooms. This guide reviews the following programs for their coverage of various language modalities: Bedrock Literacy, Fairview Learning, Reading Milestones, SIWI, and Visual Phonics.
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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.
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.