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John A. Logan College 700 Logan College Road, Carterville, IL 62918 http://www.jalc.edu/gurc
Announcing the 2015 National Academic Bowl teams! The 2015 National Academic Bowl presents their participating teams! California School for the Deaf (Fremont, California), California School for the Deaf (Riverside, California), E.C. Drury High School (Milton, Ontario, Canada), EDCO @ Newton North High School (Newton, MA), Edmonds Woodway High School (Edmonds, Washington), Hinsdale South High School (Darien, Illinois), Governor Baxter School for the Deaf/MECDHH (Falmouth, Maine), Indiana School for the Deaf (Indianapolis, Indiana), Maryland School for the Deaf (Frederick, Maryland), Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf (Faribault, Minnesota), Model Secondary School for the Deaf (Washington, District of Columbia), Monroe #1 BOCES (Fairport, New York), Mountain Lakes High School (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey), New Mexico School for the Deaf (Santa Fe, New Mexico), Oklahoma School for the Deaf (Sulphur, Oklahoma), Rockville High School (Rockville, Maryland), Rocky Mountain Deaf School (Golden, Colorado), South Hills High School (West Covina, California), Taft Charter High School (Woodland Hills, California), University High School (Irvine, California), Texas School for the Deaf (Austin, Texas), Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania), W.T. Woodson High School (Fairfax, Virginia), and Wyoming North (Casper, Wyoming). For those who cannot come to Washington, D.C. to watch the Nationals, you can watch the 3rd/4th place match and the championship match online at: http://webcast.gallaudet.edu/?id=235 For more information on the 2015 National Academic Bowl, visit this website at: http://www.gallaudet.edu/academic_bowl/2015_national_academic_bowl.html Gallaudet University Regional Center-Midwest wishes all the teams good luck in the Nationals!
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Summer Programs at Gallaudet University! Summer Programs 2015 offers a number of exciting, empowering, and dynamic programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing high school teenagers. Designed for high school youth up to age 18, these programs provide stimulating summer experiential and learning opportunities that blend excitement, education, and enjoyment in a bilingual environment rich in cultural diversity— and located just minutes away from historic Washington, DC! All camps are held at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. Immerse into ASL! July 9-17, 2015 (For deaf, hard of hearing and hearing currently in 10th11th grades) Have you always wanted to learn sign? Do you already know sign language but want to learn more and have the opportunity to interact with deaf kids your age? http://www.gallaudet.edu/summer_programs/youth_programs/immerse_into_asl.html Discover Your Future! July 9-17, 2015 (For deaf and hard of hearing students currently in 9th-11th grades)
Do you want the opportunity to discover your future possibilities while grabbing the opportunity to see Gallaudet and vibrant Washington, D.C.? http://www.gallaudet.edu/summer_programs/youth_programs/discover_your_future.html Youth Scholars Programs: BizGenius (Coming in Summer 2016) (For deaf and hard of hearing students currently in 9th- 11th grades) Interested in owning your own business someday? Want some hands on experience in a business-like environment? Then join us next summer for our new Young Scholars Program: BizGenius Camp! http://www.gallaudet.edu/summer_programs/youth_programs/ysp_bizgenius.html Young Scholars Program: Exploring the Sciences (Coming in Summer 2016) (For Deaf and hard of hearing students currently in 9th-11th grades) Got science on the brain? Do you like chemistry? Marine biology? Underwater robotics? Then join us next summer for our new Young Scholars Program‌Exploring the Sciences! http://www.gallaudet.edu/summer_programs/youth_programs/ysp_exploring_the_science s.html For more information on summer programs: http://www.gallaudet.edu/summer_programs/youth_programs.html Contact coordinator Vivienne Schroeder for more info: Vivienne.scroeder@gallaudet.edu Videophone: 202-618-6866, Voice: 202-618-6866, Fax: 202-651-5744 2
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ASDC Core Values: We believe in the celebration of a positive identity of all deaf children through healthy family support, linguistic competence, and high quality education in the home, school, and community. We believe deaf children are entitled to full language and communication access. We also believe that language development, respect for deaf individuals and access to deaf mentors are important to ensure optimal intellectual social and emotional development. We believe that there should be access to early identification and education by qualified providers, engaged family involvement, and educational opportunities equal to those provided for hearing children. Our objective is to ensure that young deaf children will achieve kindergarten readiness and will be academically and socially prepared by the time they enter elementary school. Kindergarten readiness is a critical step for children on the path of developing into happy and successful adults. We affirm that parents have the right and the responsibility to be primary decision makers and advocates for their deaf children. For this role, parents need access to accurate and current information, educational opportunities and support. For more information on 2015 ASDC Conference this June: http://www.asdc2015.com
Click on the flyers to download the flyer, both in English version and Spanish version. Contact Dawniela Patterson and Jodee Crace, Co-Chairs at: asdc2015@indiana@gmail.com 3
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12th Annual Hands & Voices Leadership Conference
September 18-20, 2015 at T Bar M Resort in New Braunfels, Texas Chapter Hosts- Texas Hands & Voices For more information: http://www.handsandvoices.org
National Black Deaf Advocate 2015 Conference “Partners in Progress: Creating the Vision Together” August 4-9, 2015 At the Hyatt Regency In Louisville, Kentucky For more information about this conference: Please click on the flyer. To check out the NBDA website: http://www.nbda.org
The NBDA holds its biennial national conferences during odd numbered years. All in the interest of taking advantage of opportunities for “promoting the leadership development, economic and educational opportunities, social equality, and safeguarding the general health and welfare of Black deaf and hard of hearing people.” This exciting conference will include the following: opening reception and welcome ceremony, plenary (keynote) sessions, panel discussions, and workshops, exhibits, entertainment events, Steamboat, Miss Black Deaf America pageant competition, general membership meeting, election of 2015-2017 NBDA Officers, and it will close with the conference banquet. More information about the conference including registration, hotel reservations, conference schedule, workshops, opportunities for exhibiting, advertising, or becoming a sponsor can be found at: http://www.nbda.org/content/louisville 4
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Collegiate Black Deaf Student Leadership Institute (CBDSLI) NBDA's biennial college and youth programs prepare and provide tools for Black Deaf and hard of hearing youth and young adults with the leadership training/workshops, forum, seminar and educational activities. Collegiate Black Deaf Student Leadership Institute (CBDSLI) and Youth Empowerment Summit (Y.E.S!) leadership trainings will be held in conjunction with the 2015 NBDA National Conference. For more information: Click on http://www.nbda.org/content/college-youth-programs
Deaf Women United National Conference 2015 DWU National Conference Her Story: Growing & Evolving July 15-19 in Berkeley, California The Deaf Women United National Conference will offer its attendees inspiration, resources and connections in order to take the next step in personal and professional development, health, wellness and/or philanthropic endeavors. The organization will celebrate its 30 years by connecting our collective story as well as our individual stories to now and hereafter. The conference is designed for women from all walks of life.
For more information on this conference, please click on: http://deafwomenbayarea.wix.com/d wba#!dwu-conference-2015-/c1dzb
Association of Late Deafened Adults (ALDA) Convention ALDAcon 2015 Convention September 16-20, 2015 Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas In Scottsdale, Arizona
Interested? Click on this website for more information: http://www.alda.org/aldas-2015convention/
The Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA) will host its 27th annual international convention (better known as ALDAcon) at the beautiful Hilton Resort & Villas set in the shadow of the majestic Camelback Mountains.
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Learning Opportunities online and on-campus at Gallaudet University! Gallaudet University’s Center for Continuing Studies offers a wide variety of personal and professional development, leadership and outreach programs. These learning opportunities and services are provided year-round and address the needs and interests of deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families, youth, communities, and professionals working with them across the globe. Our learning opportunities include both credit and noncredit offerings delivered within a bilingual (ASL/English) learning environment via traditional classroom settings and online and distance learning. ASL Summer Courses- ASL I-VI and special topic courses offered on-campus and online. http://www.gallaudet.edu/ccs/summer_asl_courses.html On Campus Summer Courses-Graduate, undergraduate, and professional studies courses and certificate programs offered year round. http://www.gallaudet.edu/ccs/summer_on_campus_courses.html Online courses- Online courses offer the option to study anytime, anywhere. http://www.gallaudet.edu/ccs/summer_online_courses.html If you want to speak with someone at the Center for Continuing Studies: Contact Associate Dean: Susan J. King at susan.king@gallaudet.edu Videophone: 202-250-2759, Voice: 202-448-7272, Fax: 202-651-5987.
2015 RID National Conference Get the training you need, connect with fellow interpreters, and experience the fun and excitement of New Orleans! Join RID August 8-12, 2015 and renew your passion for the profession and earn CEU’s! Register early and save up to $50, plus be entered to win a $100 Food and Beverage gift card! Get information on hotel and travel to help you plan your trip. Saving you some time, Click and Register here! Schedule at a glance! Click here to view the schedule! 6
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Midwest Conference on Deaf Education
The Midwest Conference on Deaf Education (MWCDE) extends an invitation to individuals who work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Conference attendees will have an opportunity to exchange information and learn new techniques to enhance the education of children with hearing loss. A single undergraduate/graduate credit is available through Augustana College. For more information on this conference: click on the flyer above. To register: click on: http://mwdeafconference.org/Conference-Information 7
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Midwest Conference on Deaf Education’s presenters
Matthew RiderM.S.Ed., LCPC Matthew Rider the Training Coordinator for the Laurent Clerc National Education Center. For over twenty years, Matt has worked with children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families in a variety of mental health settings. He presents nationally on a variety of issues including power struggles, communication, mental health issues, and others. Read More.
Beth Benedict- Ph.D. Dr. Benedict is a professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Gallaudet University, and the codirector of Gallaudet’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Infants, Toddlers, and Families: Collaboration and Leadership Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program. Read more.
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Karen AndersonPh.D. Karen Anderson Phd has worked in clinical, public school and state-level (EDHI) settings to address the needs of children with hearing loss. She presents throughout the US and Canada and is the Director of Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss, providing online resources to parents and professionals. http://successforkidswit hhearingloss.com Read More.
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Midwest Conference on Deaf Education’s presenters
Amy Hile- Ph.D. Dr. Amy Hile joined the Department of Education as a faculty member at Gallaudet University in August 2006. Originally from Minnesota (Twin Cities area), Dr. Hile has taught at the elementary level at the Metro Deaf School MDS), national’s first deaf ASL/English bilingual charter school in Saint Paul, MN from 1993 to 2000. Read More.
Maribel Garate- Ph.D. Dr. Maribel Garate is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. She has two Masters Degrees: Deaf Education: Elementary and American Sign Language Linguistics and a Ph.D. in Deaf Education with an emphasis on Bilingual Education. Read More.
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Perry Hanavan- Au.D. Perry C. Hanavan, Au.D., teaches in the Communication Disorders at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. He has taught audiology and technology courses the past 35 years at Augustana. He has served as president of the South Dakota Speech Language Hearing Association and Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology. Read More.
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Midwest Conference on Deaf Education’s presenters Stephen Greene- Ph.D. Stephen Greene, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist licensed in both Maine and South Dakota. He has extensive training and experience evaluating and treating complex trauma, PTSD, and attachment disorders. He is fluent in American Sign Language and for more than 35 years he has served Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing children, their families, and service providers. Read More.
Patricia Lydia Vierra- M.Ed. Patricia “Trish” Vierra graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Speech Science. She went on to receive her Master’s of Education degree from Idaho State University in Deaf Education. Trish has held many different positions in the field of Deaf Education. Read More.
The Midwest Conference on Deaf Education’s Sponsors
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The purpose of GURC? * We provide information on professional development opportunities. * We provide assistance in planning programs or workshops. * We provide academic excellence through Gallaudet University courses. * We provide technical assistance related to the education of deaf and hard of hearing students. The Gallaudet University Regional Center-Midwest is one of the five Gallaudet University Regional Center (GURCs) in the United States that partners with Gallaudet University. Based in Washington, D.C. and chartered in 1864, Gallaudet University is recognized as the premier educator for the deaf community. The GURCs help bring the resources and expertise of Gallaudet University and the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center to sites across the country through extension courses, training programs, workshops, conferences, enrichment programs, and technical assistance. The GURC-Midwest serves Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Sheri Cook is the center’s director.
Sheri Cook, Director Office C202B 700 Logan College Road Carterville, IL 62918 shericook@jalc.edu VP: 1-618-565-0054
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