This issue highlights career readiness for deaf and hard of hearing students and offers practical strategies, innovative teaching approaches, and ways families can support learning. Articles share examples and proven transition practices used across the country and equip schools to help students build the skills, confidence, and opportunities they need to succeed academically, socially, and professionally. Practical, inspiring, and actionable, the content empowers educators and policymakers to create inclusive pathways that prepare students for life beyond the classroom.
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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.
Support students in becoming independent decision-makers using tools like the Self-Determined Learning Model and the ASL-translated Self-Determination Inventory.
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.