Good evening! I'm Heidi from KY, forever advocate and friend of Deaf Ed. Tonight I'm honored and excited to be your host for tonight's #DeafEd season finale
Hi everyone! Joining in from @csunorthridge#567D class. We're all teacher credential candidates (Some in our own classrooms, some soon to be teachers.) Hello! #deafed
A1 being new to this field, these chats have helped me realized there is a great community of people where I can find support and ask questions. teaching is a collaborative effort! #Deafed
A1 We do work with as student for our classes, through this work with the student and the relationship I have been able to build through this semester has been something that really sticks. I hope it continues to my classroom as well. #DeafEd
A1: Seeing the work my students are putting together for their textual lineage projects. Today's Diversity Panel. Professional development along the same lines. Knowing what students trust me with. #DeafEd
This being my second year teaching, it is comforting knowing that even though not a lot in DeafEd is constant the students on the other hand make each day better. Another year -- more great memories. #Ishouldwriteabook#DeafEd
A1 being new to this field, these chats have helped me realized there is a great community of people where I can find support and ask questions. teaching is a collaborative effort! #Deafed
#DeafEd A1: Personally.... My students had a sub for a long time before I came. The students received simple worksheets and didn't do much else. Now, my students use the sign ROLL-UP-SLEEVES.
Being a part of the amazing #IDEP (Interdisciplinary Deaf Education Program) grant at @csunorthridge. There is so much to be learned from one another! #deafed#SPED567D
#DeafEd A1: Personally.... My students had a sub for a long time before I came. The students received simple worksheets and didn't do much else. Now, my students use the sign ROLL-UP-SLEEVES.
131/#365papers Richardson 2008 'Approaches to Studying among Deaf Students in Higher Education' Interpreter education must provide an appreciation of the processes of teaching and learning in higher education. #DeafEd
These chats remind me I'm not alone... I know we all experience the feeling of being alone on an island but these chats keep us connected. That's huge. #DeafEd
A1: For me, I enjoy the variety of topics and insights into #DeafEd that we have each month. This chat widens our lens to all the marginalized communities within Deaf Ed
#deafed Also late to the party and thanks to @TerynceTeaches for telling me to join. Lara, HS Math teacher and part time math support prek-12, also in Atlanta.
A2 Again, I think that it is my perception of different people within #Deafed. I have learned so much from these chats that I can not wait to apply to my own classroom!
#deafed A2: Throughout theses discussions, I have learned a lot about what goes on in deaf ed across the country! As an aspiring dhh teacher, I have benefited greatly from these chats and have gained so much insight
A2 Participating in these chats has given me a new confidence to network with others and seek out partnership with others in the same "boat". It is much easier to sail a ship with a crew...(cheesyyy :) ) #DeafEd
A2: This is the first chat I've participated in! I'm new to Twitter but hope connecting with people on here will help me remember to join chats in the future. #deafed
A1 I have not participated in as many #DeafEd chats this year's as I would have like. The the positive remaine the feeling of connection to others and sharing of reasources.
A1: I think the most memorable moments include being able to have discussions with professionals who are passionate about finding ways to support DHH students #Deafed
A2: As social media trends have become more hostile, I find myself looking forward to these chats. It makes things brighter, and makes me feel less alone. #deafed
A2: As social media trends have become more hostile, I find myself looking forward to these chats. It makes things brighter, and makes me feel less alone. #deafed
Hello #DeafEd family! I'm stopping by to say hello to all of you. It's been a great season. Looking forward to reading your tweets and to planning for another great season! Thanks @heidigasl for closing out the year for all of us in #DeafEd!
A2. The chats really expand my thinking about all groups within the Deaf community and how important it is to recognize the differences when advocating for change. #DeafEd
#deafed A3: Ain't that THE question. I feel that the most powerful form of making an impact with policy makers is by bringing awareness and evidence of success to their attention.
A3 ... with a few choice words...but in all seriousness @rafnarr has inspired me to figure ways to contact them and try to be heard. If we keep our "heads in the sand" how can we expect change? #DeafEd
Q3: making policy makers go one day without the ability to use their native language might be too drastic... but it's the first thing that came to mind 😅 #deafed
A3: A good place to start is to emphasize that language determines one’s access to the world and opportunities within. Language access is not preferable it is mandatory. #deafed
I feel more connected to the DeafEd community outside of the area I'm in. I also like when I'm able to understand other perspectives in the field #Deafed
A3: GREAT question. I think we need to start looking at language deprivation as a preventable disability. Not prioritizing language acquisition is like not prioritizing the basic human needs of our students. Neglecting acquisition is just that. Neglect. #deafed
A3: Informing the parents in our community! Collaborating with the medical field. Using powerful scientific studies to show the effects having and being denied an accessible language #Deafed
A3: Informing the parents in our community! Collaborating with the medical field. Using powerful scientific studies to show the effects having and being denied an accessible language #Deafed
Yes! And cater to families who are often pushed to the periphery. I.e. Native American families, and single parent homes. How are we supporting them? #deafed
A3: A good place to start is to emphasize that language determines one’s access to the world and opportunities within. Language access is not preferable it is mandatory. #deafed
Yes! This is exactly what needs to happen. In KY, @HSG_KY Fellows have been inviting legislators into their classrooms to use that as a way to open lines of communication about policy needs. They don't know what they don't know. Teach them! #DeafEd
A3. Convincing policymakers needs to involve edividence and heartfelt testimonial. You can't just use one you need both to show not only the why and how but the real impact on lives #DeafEd
Q3: unfortunately, I feel like policy makers want “just the facts”, so I think that research and numbers/stats are what make them take a second look #DeafEd
A3: Empower parents! They don't have to settle for mediocre language services. Their child CAN and SHOULD have access to resources. This is why I love @HandsandVoices Parents are some of our best allies when fighting for policy! #deafed
#DeafEd A3: CSDR n community had a gala and we invited surrounding SELPAs to come. 10 of them came and made contributions. I've heard comments of impressed SELPAs. They need to see how their students they sent are doing n if they see students thriving, more willing to send
A3. Convincing policymakers needs to involve edividence and heartfelt testimonial. You can't just use one you need both to show not only the why and how but the real impact on lives #DeafEd
A: It is important to get out there, share data, explain the critical time for students to acquire language, it's impact, and what happens when language acquisition doesn't occur. This is vitally important!#deafed
We need to equip ourselves with evidence-based practices to provide policy makers with facts that show the importance of access to language for our students #Deafed
Take Back Marlton !
2nd Demonstration date.
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2018 @ 3:15PM
MARLTON SCHOOL, 4000 SANTO TOMAS DRIVE, LOS ANGELES
Come and support Marlton!
#WeAreMarlton#WeCareMarlton#DeafEd
#DeafEd A3: CSDR n community had a gala and we invited surrounding SELPAs to come. 10 of them came and made contributions. I've heard comments of impressed SELPAs. They need to see how their students they sent are doing n if they see students thriving, more willing to send
A4: You can begin by empowering them with as much independence as possible...have them participate MEANINGFULLY with peers/classmates...build self-esteem #DeafEd
#deafed I spoke to a doctor at the Lousiana Conference regarding language acquisition, asking him how to reach doctors. He said doctors only want to hear from doctors. What can we do to get doctors on board with language acquisition? This is so frustrating!
A4. Make sure inclusion is the standard not just the statement. If their are kids in you community or school not participating in all things find out why and fix it. #DeafEd
A4: Teaching about #diversity isn't about a week or a month -- it's ongoing, it's embedded, it's purposefully reflective of the population. When that happens, you see yourself and the people you care about. That's belonging. #DeafEd
I agree with @pepping_laura , making sure we are supporting all our students and meeting their needs in a way that allows them to still feel like a part of our classrooms and not in a special, divided area #DeafEd
The challenge here is for "gen ed" #DeafEd teachers....they often get stuck with seeing inclusion for students with multiple needs (#CrossDisabilities ?) In my experience, they don't know how those students can "fit" into their classrooms.
At EDHI there was a study about the best way to encourage doctors to provide accurate and trustworthy intervention information to families. The main take away is that they need a face to connect with. This means actually meeting the doctors face to face and being the poc. #deafed
A4: Inclusion is a big one. I think getting gen ed teachers on board with correct terminology is another big one. I've overheard teachers refer to my students as the "sign language kids." Then the other students think that's the appropriate term. #DeafEd
A4; One of my colleagues does a great job of putting on events that specifically highlight students that are normally overlooked. She takes them shopping at Goodwill to practice money skills, then puts on a fashion show that the whole school attends. It's wonderful. #deafed
A4: Also working with our Gen Ed teachers to teach them how to support all our #crossdisability students and not just cast off the "harder to deal with" ones Give them strategies! #DeafEd
A3: create brief position papers, brochures, PSAs that present facts about language acquisition vs deprivation — present clear arguments for actions we wish to see occur and specific language needed for drafting a law #deafed
I think people treat others with #disabilities poorly out of fear or discomfort. Need kids to learn about, be role models for #crossdisability peers. #deafed
A5: I think this all starts at examining ourselves as educators, acknowledging our own internal bias and making positive changes in how we teach as a result #DeafEd
Inclusion, don't isolate, create a positive atmosphere with aides, teachers, and students on attitudes. I've seen these attitudes and they need to change. #deafed
A5: The teacher needs to do many reflections to see where their biases are and check them at the door before teaching. only way to keep things fair. #Deafed
A4: Have a workshop with stakeholders and play the #brainarchitecture game! https://t.co/qjwogyesU3 Being born with the genetic lottery doesn't mean you will be successful. Being born with multiple disabilities also doesn't guarantee failure. Support systems change this. #deafed
A4: I feel that we should celebrate differences and find ways to support students in building friendship and feel connected with their community at school and in the community #Deafed
A5 maintaining a culturally relevant / student centered classroom i feel is an underused practice but would be extremely beneficial. Think of your students that "live" there daily and not the higher-ups who visit once a year for less than 5 minutes... #DeafEd
A3: I think the two most powerful arguments to present to policymakers are evidence and the stories of Deaf children and adults, the positive and the negative. The cost of failing in the area of lang inclusion can be catastrophic. #DeafEd
Once again, inclusion, positive outlook on students with disabilities. In a mainstream school, talk to other teachers, do activities together, change the attitude. #deafed
A5: It's important to teach the uses of specific terminology that is unbias to students... also being culturally responsive starts with the educator self-evaluating their own bias. #DeafEd
A5: This might be one of my favorite questions from the season. I can't remember my exact answer but in essence, we must all unpack ourselves before we can establish any type of anti-bias learning environment. #DeafEd
Anti-bias must be practices like other habits and mindsets. We must reflect on our practices. Did they provide equal opportunities and appropriate lessons and expectations #deafed
A5. As a parent, I want to see educators willing to acknowledge their bias and be willing to talk about it. Ask questions, start conversations and learn just as much as you teach. #DeafEd
A5: Literature helps! It provides an avenue to talk about characters, motivations, repercussions, perspective, etc, without it starting as overtly personal. Perspective is key! How you see things may not be how another person sees them. And you may be treated differently. #DeafEd
A5: It's also important to be models of that inclusive language and behavior to our students, so they see us as role models and mimic our inclusivity in their own interactions with peers and adults #DeafEd
A:5 Knowledge is power...share it! Inform/raise awareness/include/share...speak up to ignorance or incorrect information...have people meet the community and eliminate the “fear” of the unknown #Deafed
A5: It's also important to be models of that inclusive language and behavior to our students, so they see us as role models and mimic our inclusivity in their own interactions with peers and adults #DeafEd
A5: Recognizing the each person is unique and that supporting needs on an individual level is the standard. No one person is exactly the same. Education must be approached with that mindset. #deafed
A5: The one thing I've noticed about mainstream schools with students with disabilities is separate areas, separate play yards, separate eating areas...it this okay???? #deafed
#DeafEd A5: with my students I teach SEL during afternoon groups and I participate in a social justice committee on campus. Today we've had an amazing training all day with Laurene Simms! Always ready and open to go up and forward!
Q5: Change starts from within. I think that Educators of the Deaf need to constantly reflect on their beliefs systems and make sure to not allow it to create a form of biases in the classroom. Lead by example #Deafed
A5: One of my proudest moments this year was, as a queer teacher, supporting my students in supporting one of their peers to attend a GSA because she's questioning her sexual identity. Talk about full circle! #DeafEd
A5: I think we try too hard to compartmentalize our teaching practice. If we want to be anti-biased, it needs to influence other parts of our lives too. Your bias follows you into the classroom so make sure you deal with it before going to work. #deafed
Q5: Change starts from within. I think that Educators of the Deaf need to constantly reflect on their beliefs systems and make sure to not allow it to create a form of biases in the classroom. Lead by example #Deafed
A5: Literature helps! It provides an avenue to talk about characters, motivations, repercussions, perspective, etc, without it starting as overtly personal. Perspective is key! How you see things may not be how another person sees them. And you may be treated differently. #DeafEd
#DeafEd A5: with my students I teach SEL during afternoon groups and I participate in a social justice committee on campus. Today we've had an amazing training all day with Laurene Simms! Always ready and open to go up and forward!
A5: Remembering that as teachers we are not only teaching, but constantly learning. If we forget that part of our job is being the student then we will not be able to support the academic and social needs of students in the classroom. #deafed
A5: I think we try too hard to compartmentalize our teaching practice. If we want to be anti-biased, it needs to influence other parts of our lives too. Your bias follows you into the classroom so make sure you deal with it before going to work. #deafed
A6: Be willing to draw firm boundaries. NO, I won't attend that meeting if there aren't interpreters for my Deaf colleague. I don't care that I'm hearing. I stand by the community I work for. #deafed
A6: UDL approach works best for accessibility in all aspects. Start from the beginning and make sure everyone gains access. If you try to add in later, it's awkward and clunky. #DeafEd
It may seem minor, but TRANSPORTATION! I’m fighting this battle now. Children who are DWD need access to communication on their buses...this is SAFETY and it’s ignored...not to mention ignoring access to language!! #deafed
A6: UDL approach works best for accessibility in all aspects. Start from the beginning and make sure everyone gains access. If you try to add in later, it's awkward and clunky. #DeafEd
It may seem minor, but TRANSPORTATION! I’m fighting this battle now. Children who are DWD need access to communication on their buses...this is SAFETY and it’s ignored...not to mention ignoring access to language!! #deafed
#deafed A6: Providing accessibility starts with awareness. I simply do not understand why public movie theaters don't provide open captions. "Inconvenience" is not a valid reason or even a good excuse.
A6: Teaching students how to be self-advocates. Not everything is going to be adapted for them so they must be able to stand up and know how to make it their space. Same note- others need to be aware of different needs and be flexible and able to help #Deafed
#deafed A6: Providing accessibility starts with awareness. I simply do not understand why public movie theaters don't provide open captions. "Inconvenience" is not a valid reason or even a good excuse.
#DeafEd A6: when I think accessibility on campus, I immediately thought of Spanish and other languages in students' homes n how we can reach to those families. We are still improving on this but this needs to be a priority with an estimated 75% Spanish speaking families on campus
A6. I think it starts with kids show them that açcesibilty is possible outside of the school, arrange a field trip that is fully accessible. Show them what can be so they don't settle for what is. Bring parents and others (businesses, school board reps) with you #DeafEd
A6: Also, pushing back when it comes to our students and their rights. Make eye contact with our kids when they're talking to you, don't just look at your phone because you can listen to the interpreter #maybeImVenting#DeafEd
Give me several million dollars or so so that I can build the most #Deaf friendly #accessibility focused Deaf school that would put Gally to shame! #DeafEd
A6 educating others...as a CODA I can remember explaining accessibility from a young age. It took a long time for me to realize that others just did not know / understand...it was not that they were "refusing"-most of the time #commonsense#guessnot#DeafEd
#deafed A6: Providing accessibility starts with awareness. I simply do not understand why public movie theaters don't provide open captions. "Inconvenience" is not a valid reason or even a good excuse.
helping our parents fight for the supports and accessiblity their child deserves. As a teacher, I get the side eye from administrators when I try to advocate for "expensive" accessibility, but a parent mentions lawyer and suddenly things get done! #Deafed
A6: Acknowledge some #DDBDDHH students truly cannot access ASL. Be open to different methods such as Pro-Tactile, cued speech, voicing, etc depending on what the student themselves are able to use. #deafed
Q7: From April: How do you engage faculty, staff, and administrators to learn the perspectives of and to support DDBDDHHLD Latinx students? #DeafEd#C5KnowYourStory#ManosEd
Decently a para. Someone who can communicate with the students and also knows their needs and communication styles! What if something happens? #Deafed#DDBDHH
A4: include more stories, examples, images, videos, histories, etc., of people who are #Deaf or with #crossdisabilities in the curriculum and school materials. Invite guest speakers, facilitate various education panels, introduce/connect with role models... #deafed
Our community, not mine. Perfect example:#DeafEd. We are striving for much better education for our deaf children by reducing biases and eliminating exclusion. I post inspirational statements by deaf people or people who are involved in deaf community daily
A6: Building awareness is an important part of this. Hearing persons not exposed to the Deaf community often have no clue that DHH students are being barred access simply due to how things are set up. #deafed
Take Back Marlton !
2nd Demonstration date.
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 @ 3:15PM
MARLTON SCHOOL, 4000 SANTO TOMAS DRIVE, LOS ANGELES
Come and support Marlton!
#WeAreMarlton#WeCareMarlton#DeafEd
Sadly, this happens with people IN #DeafEd too. Students with multiple and complex needs are often barred from Deaf Ed classrooms. Left to be educated in Mod-Severe classes with no access to language.
A6: Building awareness is an important part of this. Hearing persons not exposed to the Deaf community often have no clue that DHH students are being barred access simply due to how things are set up. #deafed
I think showing perspectives as a part of professional development. No one can duck out! Showing perspectives...You tube has many, guest speakers, articles, #deafed
Yes! And have them present to the hearing audience as well! Why does the PhD only present to the Deaf class? Why not the other classes as well? #deafed
Q7: From April: How do you engage faculty, staff, and administrators to learn the perspectives of and to support DDBDDHHLD Latinx students? #DeafEd#C5KnowYourStory#ManosEd
A6: I think Twitter can help us reach out to the general education community to make other more aware of Deaf student's needs. I think education companies want to make their products as accessible as possible but need feedback from us to help guide them #deafed
A7: this is more in the future.... but my coteacher and I have asked the principal to have time during a "bank time Tuesday" to present about our students. She said yes!
Unfortunately, when the higher-ups are making their decisions it does tend to be all about the money...even if they know it’s wrong...and most likely they don’t have knowledge of #deafed so they may not even understand just how wrong it is
Our community, not mine. Perfect example:#DeafEd. We are striving for much better education for our deaf children by reducing biases and eliminating exclusion. I post inspirational statements by deaf people or people who are involved in deaf community daily
A7: All about the exposure. Show them our classrooms, our students abilities within the classroom and in society, bring in people from the community. EXPOSURE! #Deafed
Educators being involved in different committees on the school campus to create an acknowledgment of the Deaf communities... like "Career Day Committee" reachout to a Deaf professional #DeafEd
Just saw this - I'm Harry. I work for the Regional STEM Center in the Southeast. I'm a STEM Trainer in math and science (among other things). #DeafEd#STEM
A7: Bring Latinx community in our classrooms and schools. Invite guest speakers who are Latinx and Deaf and let them share their stories. #C5KnowYourStory#ManosEd#DeafEd
Q7: From April: How do you engage faculty, staff, and administrators to learn the perspectives of and to support DDBDDHHLD Latinx students? #DeafEd#C5KnowYourStory#ManosEd
Sadly, this happens with people IN #DeafEd too. Students with multiple and complex needs are often barred from Deaf Ed classrooms. Left to be educated in Mod-Severe classes with no access to language.
A6: Building awareness is an important part of this. Hearing persons not exposed to the Deaf community often have no clue that DHH students are being barred access simply due to how things are set up. #deafed
A7: All about the exposure. Show them our classrooms, our students abilities within the classroom and in society, bring in people from the community. EXPOSURE! #Deafed
A7: We gave a PD earlier in the year, but we've been asked back next year to teacher our teachers how to use classroom specific signs to support our kids #educationwinning#DeafEd
A6: Complete use of American Sign Language. American Sign Language. American Sign Language. American Sign Language. American Sign Language. American Sign Language. American Sign Language. American Sign Language. American Sign Language. American Sign Language. #deafed
A7: Also setting up parent ASL classes and a meet and greet with parents from #DeafLatinos to help support our students by supporting their parents in language development #DeafEd
A7: We gave a PD earlier in the year, but we've been asked back next year to teacher our teachers how to use classroom specific signs to support our kids #educationwinning#DeafEd
A7: broken record over here...knowledge and SHARING that knowledge...raise awareness...educate educate educate...facts/stories/experiences/statistics/ETC #deafed
#deafed Absolutely true! There is no education regarding deaf ed., but administrators are making decisions on behalf of those students. They are mandating tests that mean nothing, and take away time from precious education time.
Pt 2. I've taught a few amazing students over the years where we decided that developing language was most important so they were in my class even though they needed a functional curriculum. Easier for me to adjust than the other teacher #DeafEd
A7: All about the exposure. Show them our classrooms, our students abilities within the classroom and in society, bring in people from the community. EXPOSURE! #Deafed
A7 (cont.): Offer trainings that educate everyone - teachers, employers, etc. Our @NRSC_SE center does that for states in the Southeast U.S. It's a presentation from NTID called "Project Access." #DeafEd
