Use this training presentation to help staff move program identity, a school's Deaf-centered character, from words into daily practice. Alongside the five parts of exemplary practice, it adds reflection questions, a case scenario, and small-group activities so teams can examine their own school. Staff compare active, everyday practice with symbolic gestures, then name strengths and feasible next steps. It is designed to build shared expectations across classrooms, student life, families, and leadership. Use it to lead a working professional learning session, not to evaluate individuals.
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