The 2018 ASDC Summer Camp list is now available.  To view the list click here  The camp list is a comprehensive list of Summer Camps available around the Country.

Link: http://deafchildren.org/2018/02/2018-asdc-summer-camp-list/

There are many things you can do to help your child with hearing loss be ready for kindergarten. For example, early recognition of numbers and counting can be reinforced and implemented within your daily routines.

Link: http://heartolearn.org/materials/docs/11.25.17%20Dino%20Activity.pdf

Promising Referral Practices: Improved Collaboration between IDEA Part C and Child Welfare: Lessons Learned from State and Local Levels

A Webinar Collaboration between the DEC Protection & Well-Being SIG and the ECTA Center

Part 1: March 7, 2018 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Register here: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2039170046670446593

Part 2: March 21, 2018 – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Register here: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3219330852343822337

Link: http://www.dec-sped.org/single-post/2018/02/12/Promising-Referral-Practices-A-FREE-Webinar-from-the-DEC-Protection-Well-Being-SIG-in-Collaboration-with-the-ECTA-Center

Link: http://www.dec-sped.org/single-post/2018/02/12/Promising-Referral-Practices-A-FREE-Webinar-from-the-DEC-Protection-Well-Being-SIG-in-Collaboration-with-the-ECTA-Center

Link: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2018/02/19/snapp-shots-berkeley-group-honored-for-work-with-deaf-kids/

Link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4198372/Understanding-the-New-Discretionary-Grants-Information-System-DGIS

On Tuesday, February 20th, NCHAM will be hosting the webinar: “Understanding the New Discretionary Grants Information System (DGIS)” presented by James A. Resnick, MHS.

The HRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau will provide an overview of the new DGIS measures and instructions on how to access EHB to submit reports.

Link: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4198372/Understanding-the-New-Discretionary-Grants-Information-System-DGIS

Know When Not to Screen

Link: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/February-Probes---Tips---Know-When-Not-to-Screen.html?soid=1102782899287&aid=YIVW-eohGf8

Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2018 – The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC), the oldest national non-profit organization providing resources to parents of deaf children, announced today that its board of directors has selected Rachel de Azevedo Coleman as the organization’s Executive Director.

Link: http://deafchildren.org/2018/02/american-society-for-deaf-children-announces-signing-times-rachel-coleman-as-executive-director/

Building the skill of listening for critical elements will not only help your child be able to more accurately follow directions, but build the foundation for listening for meaning.

http://heartolearn.org/materials/docs/11.25.17%20Spider%20Web_English.pdf

Link: http://heartolearn.org/materials/docs/11.25.17%20Spider%20Web_English.pdf

The Clerc Center is thrilled to announce that the K-12 ASL Content Standards are ready. On the website, you will see Anchor Standards, grade-level standards, the glossary, and more.

Link: http://www.gallaudet.edu/k-12-asl-content-standards?utm_source=GURC-South+News&utm_campaign=73bb88f763-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cdad38456c-73bb88f763-105520453