It is important for children to grasp the concept of uppercase and lowercase letters in order for them to be successful at both reading at writing.

http://www.heartolearn.org/materials/docs/Upper%20Case%20lower%20case%20dino%20match_Jan2020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2_EnpLE0FWKMGMD8xR_g2koa0of9JzHCXTTStwyrY7alSmQ7zPdc9UP1g

“Exploring a Valuable Resource: Setting Language in Motion”

Registration is open for a FREE online training to support parents working with other parents, families, and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing babies and young children.  DHH mentors, guides and role models are also encouraged to participate.

Guided instruction to help parent leaders explore the extensive supports is available within the 7 modules of Setting Language in Motion (available in English, ASL and Spanish with captioning).  Parent leaders will also have the opportunity to interact/discuss application of the tools with other parent leaders in the Clerc Center Online Community. Estimated to be a 4 to 6 hour time commitment.  Certificate of completion available.

The training/discussion opens in the Clerc Center Online Community on February 18 and will close on March 4, 2020.

See flyer attached for more information and the link to register now.

Questions?  Contact the Clerc Center at training.clerccenter@gallaudet.edu.

One of the Sunday afternoon instructional sessions is “Developing Data Sharing Arrangements between EHDI and Part C to Improve Early Identification and Services.” If you want to learn more about this important topic, read more and register at https://ehdimeeting.org/schedule/griddetails.cfm?aid=12542&pg=inst&day

Mild-to-moderate hearing loss can change a child’s brain

Listening-Related Fatigue in Children With Unilateral Hearing Loss

Read more about one of our Sunday morning Instructional sessions, “Let’s Talk! Speaking Two Languages with Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.” Register now if you plan to attend.

https://ehdimeeting.org/schedule/griddetails.cfm?aid=12543&pg=inst&day

While this article isn’t about Deafness or hearing loss, it does highlight the importance of Early Intervention. Early Intervention can change lives.

https://parenting.nytimes.com/childrens-health/early-intervention-benefits?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR1u0Gu601S-t4a0pJc2tFRpsh51PnQfrtG-GRzslZAy2NAJ21V1u8wq7uc

One of the many instructional sessions offered before and after the EHDI Meeting is “IDEA and Advocacy Learning Session.”

Read more about the session and register now!

https://ehdimeeting.org/schedule/griddetails.cfm?aid=12512&pg=inst&day

Are you looking for best practices and strategies to engage parents and families? Check out the new, virtual Maryland Early Childhood Family Engagement Toolkit.

Visit: http://bit.ly/2ZufQam