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An email from HEAR...

(I just received this email from H.E.A.R. and wanted to share with anyone not on their mailing list...)

Hello All,
This email is to inform all of you we, Highlighting Education andResources (H.E.A.R.), are back in business! We are able to providetechnical assistance and training opportunities to parents, schools,administrators, and staff who work with students who are deaf or hard ofhearing!We are able to provide trainings on most of the topics listed below:

A little hearing loss is a Big Thing, Socialization, Teaming, DeafCulture, Functional Assessment, Grieving the Loss of the Perfect Child,Growing Up Deaf, Raising Deaf Children, Parent-ProfessionalPartnerships, Transition in Deaf Education, Working with Children whoare deaf or hard of hearing, Assistive Technology, Classroom Acoustics,Cochlear Implants, Language Development, Phonics, Reading Techniques,Supporting Speech and Language, Role of the Educational Interpreter,Survival Signs and Gestures, Troubleshooting Equipment

*HEAR Modules were developed with funding from theIllinois State Board of Education*If you are interested in scheduling a training or have any questionsplease feel free to call or send and email to me at: 877-339-2686(v/tty) or sarah.scott@illinois.gov We look forward to hearing from you!

Sarah Scott, AssistantHighlighting Education and Resources (H.E.A.R.)
125 S. Webster Ave. Jacksonville, IL 62650877-339-2686
(Toll Free)217-479-4328 (fax)
sarah.scott@illinois.gov (email)
http://morgan.k12.il/us/isd/hear (website)

Upcoming HOPE seminar...

Dear HOPE Participant:Our next HOPE Online seminar, "Partnering with your CI Audiologist: How toGet the Best MAP Possible for your Child" is aimed at parents of childrenwith cochlear implants but it is also of interest to anyone working withchildren with cochlear implants under early intervention or in educationalsettings. Our presenter, Terry Zwolan, is a cochlear implant audiologistat the University of Michigan who provides a very accessible discussion ofthe topic. Please note that since this will be given twice on the sameday, individuals need to sign up for a particular timeframe.We will be offering CEUs from both ASHA and AAA and captioning will beprovided.All of our courses are recorded and archived and are available for replayat any time. There are 40+ recorded courses available on a range oftopics. For sign-up and the full listing of HOPE events, go to:

www.cochlear.com/HOPE

Starnet Trainings

I know this is not new to many of you, but in case someone is not familiar with Starnet, I wanted to mention some upcoming FREE trainings. There are several titled "Transitioning Children from Early Intervention to Early Childhood". This might be of interest of some of the new DTH's out there :) This link will take you to a list of workshops....

http://www.wiu.edu/starnet/training/workshops/listing.php

Deborah

Lyra's Listening Box

Or whatever she called it. You know, the one with the sets of duplicate toys. I can't seem to find a list of everything in there. I remember babies, cows, airplanes and horses. What else was in there? Also, if you have any ideas where to find items for the box, please add that as well. Just click on "comments" below to respond.

Thanks- Cohort 1

for the awesome cake!!!

I found a snafu...

in the link for emailing posts. It has now been fixed, I think. I know Tracy tried to send me something, but I did not receive it. If anyone else tried to send something, please click on the link and send again. In fact, if anyone can send me something, just to check the link, that would be great!