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Archive of the Special Education Message Board Folder:
Education of the Deaf
February 3, 1995 - November 19, 1997
FILE NAME:  deafedu1.txt
409 messages - 86 Pages

SUBJECT:  Re:SPEECH ACQUIS.-HEARING IMPAIR  Date:  95-02-03 23:05:35 EST
From:  Mel ASL

Howard:

     I recently completed a paper on this subject for my M.Ed. of the Deaf
program which I am trying to complete.  It might be of interest to you, or at
least give you some good references from which you can begin your search for
information.  Let me know if you're interested.  sksk.  MEL ASL

SUBJECT:
Language and Speech Aquisition   Date:  95-02-11 19:28:14 EST
From:  RuffRobin

I read with interest your notes on Speech and Language Aquisition related to
Deaf children and ASL.  I am currently employed setting up a bi-lingual
ASL-English preschool program.  I have a parent of a deaf child who is not
yet convinced that ASL or signs in general won't stop her child from aquiring
spoken English/LAnguage later.  If you have concrete information to help me
persuade her otherwise it would be appreciated

SUBJECT:  Augmentitive
communication   Date:  95-02-13 14:55:17 EST
From:  SammyG23

 Hello, I am a student at the Univ. of GA and I am doing research on
different types of communication aids avalible to children with a range of
disabilities including hearing and visual impairments, limited gross motor
abilities, and limited cognitive abilities. If you have a child or student
using any augmenttitive devices I would appreciate hearing your opinions on
the pros and cons of different aids. THANK YOU, Sammy.

Please Email at SammyG23



SUBJECT:  Re:Language and Speech Aquisitio  Date:  95-02-19 01:43:23 EST
From:  Brhilda

I am a parent of a deaf child. When my child was very young and started
speech therapy we did not use sign, after a year and a half, he only had
about a 50 word prompted vocabulary. We decided to incorporate sign language
in his speech therapy, within 6 months he had a spontaneous verbal/signed
vocabulary. I am a firm believer that sign language helps develop verbal
language in deaf children. Expressively my son is primarily verbal, and has
very good speech.

SUBJECT:  College Grants?  Date:  95-03-05 14:28:31 EST
From:  STBeliever

I have a son who is 18, graduating from Illinois School for the Deaf. He is
wanting to go to Gallaudet University In Washington. I hear it is very
expensive. Does anyone know of a few good places to apply for financial
assistance for him. We don't have a lot of money, but want to send him to
where he can really excell. Any financial aid help would sure be appreciated.
Please E-mail me with some answers.
Scott Eyer

SUBJECT:  Re:SPEECH ACQUIS.-HEARING IMPAIR  Date:  95-03-07 21:43:34 EST
From:  DSQUAREDS

I am completing my MS in speech and language; my personal focus is in
speech/language of the HI/D.  I have many articles and resources.  Let me
know if you are still writing that paper and need some info.

SUBJECT:
Re:Language and Speech Aquisitio  Date:  95-03-07 21:46:18 EST
From:  DSQUAREDS

I have a few journal articles with data to support later English acquisition
when language-learning was begun in sign. Let me know if you still need
it.

SUBJECT:  Assessment  Date:  95-03-08 22:38:35 EST
From:  Baberann

I'm interested in  assessment for language/communication for preschool deaf
and hard of hearing kids. Any resources out there?

SUBJECT:  Jobs...Phoenix  Date:  95-03-15 23:06:14 EST
From:  Allison AZ

I am currently looking for a teaching position in Deaf Education.  If anyone
knows of any open positions in the Phoenix area I would greatly appreciate
it.

Thanks!!!!!

SUBJECT:  Closed Caption Decoders  Date:  95-03-15 23:07:52 EST
From:  Allison AZ

I taught the Deaf/Hearing impaired in Yuma Arizona.  The school was primarily
of Mexican Heritage.  I was looking for information on the use of decoders
with ESL students.

Thanks

SUBJECT:  ASL as a first language  Date:  95-03-18 17:17:23 EST
From:  DBrooks445

Hi, I'm a speech/language pathologist in Vermont working with two profoundly
deaf  5 year-olds.  Their first language is American Sign Language, which
they have been taught in a special classroom for the deaf.  They both have
also had cochlear implants, and one of them has begun to hear and speak.

Our dilemma is in planning for next year.  The classroom for the deaf may not
be available and we must serve them in our own school district.  Does anyone
have any success (or failure) stories that I can learn from about how to
teach deaf children the language they need in a regular elementary school
setting?  I would love to have your input!

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  95-03-18 18:13:32 EST
From:  SusanS29

What about getting an intepretor?

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed Jobs  Date:  95-03-20 19:26:40 EST
From:  Elisabel

Teachers of Deaf needed in Collier County Public Schools, Naples FL
[phone].  This school year and next.

SUBJECT:  Cochear Implant parent
mainstrea  Date:  95-03-24 21:21:54 EST
From:  StanySpeak

I'm curious to find out what's happening to hearing impaired kids with
cochlear implants in the mainstream or fully included. Are you getting school
staff support? How are your IEP goals written. My son has fairly good speech
skill but is language delayed. My school district is baffled with concerns
about his ability to grow academically. I think social skill and general ed.
is a great tradeoff. He has hearing and hearing impaired friends .



SUBJECT:  Cued Speech  Date:  95-03-28 23:30:23 EST
From:  Keldonia

A friend of mine advocated for this approach in our school district in 1985.
Almost all of the kids that were in the deaf-ed classes began this
(cued-speech) approach in communication. We found that this method was easier
for families to learn and I witnessed kids reading on level and being totally
integrated within the mainstream.  The scholl then held early morning cuing
classes for hearing students. To our surprise, the classes were and continue
to be full. The first students have now graduated and are gainfully employed
or are in college.

SUBJECT:  ASL LIT (teachers and Parents)  Date:  95-04-16 15:45:03 EST
From:  THE SAP

To anyone that works in a Deaf education setting I need input on the kinds of
books you are using to teach literature. I am doing research for an American
Sign Langauge Literature class about how Deaf children gain identity and
values through the books they read. It does not matter if the books you use
do not have Deaf characters or if you teach in a mainstream setting.
     I am also interested to hear from parents of Deaf adolescents. I would
like to know what you think your children are learning from the books they
read in literature or English class. Do they get the same values and identity
from the books as we do as hearing people or is their identity stiflrd by the
fact that they read books about hearing kids all the time. Can they still
gain insight about themselves, have self-esteem and pride from the books they
read? If they do not get it from books at school what do they read at
home,summer, with friends.....  I would appreciate the answers to this by
e-mail, so that I do not have to search for them in forums.
                                        The Sap

SUBJECT:  Re:College Grants?  Date:  95-04-24 23:25:43 EST
From:  DDBurch

Have you tried Vocational Rehabilitation??

SUBJECT:  Book Titles  Date:  95-04-27 10:54:02 EST
From:  THE SAP

I need parent to go to their schools or call schools for information for me.
I am doing a survey on whether schools carry books in their library that have
either deaf characters or are about deafness. I need to know the titles of
the books and what state you are in and what type of school you visited or
called (mainstream or residential. Please e-mail me with info. Thanks..The
Sap

SUBJECT:  master? where?  Date:  95-04-29 14:29:10 EST
From:  Fenley

I'm interested in getting my masters in Deaf Education.  Where are some good
schools for this, and what are my options when finished?  Can you help?
    write to ..Fenley... please

SUBJECT:  Re:master? where?  Date:  95-05-03 07:35:08 EST
From:  LPodell2

Fenley,
2 of the best programs for Deaf Ed. are Gallaudet U.
(of course) and Western Maryland College.  I highly
recommend Gallaudet for the Deaf Community, Culture and socialization- it
also looks great on a resume.  The education is good too!  I have heard Univ
of Arizona is good too.

SUBJECT:  Re:Language and Speech Aquisitio  Date:  95-05-16 18:43:31 EST
From:  CARNSTER

You are setting up a preschool for children who need to learn ASL.  Wow!
Maybe you are the one I need to talk to.  I am adopting a 2 year child who
was born with a paralysis of her vocal chords.  She can hear perfectly.  But
she need to learn ASL in order to communicate her needs etc.  The doctors say
that maybe someday she might grow out of her paralysis.  In the mean time ASL
is the only option.  My wife and I want to also learn ASL.  Can you send us
on the right road.  We also want to continue to encourage to try to use her
vocal chords.  Is there any program that would do that.  I was looking at the
computer store for a program that might at least encourage her to make a
sound into a  microphone and the result would be something would happen on
the screen.  If you can help pleases write.
Thanks
[e-mail]

SUBJECT:  multi-handicapped/HOH  Date:  95-05-17 23:02:26 EST
From:  Ciati

I am an itinerit teacher for students who are deaf/hearing impaired with
other handicaps. I am always looking for some input and suggestions. My
students range from severe/profound mental and physical limitations, to just
physical limitations. (on top of hearing impaired) Many are also blind or
visually impaired.  Any ideas for me?

SUBJECT:  Re:Assessment for Pre School   Date:  95-05-17 23:22:38 EST
From:  JDefriese

The St. Joseph Institute for the deaf in St. Louis is an exceptional school
for the Assessment of pre-school cahildren and the hard of hearing. Contact
Sister Arlene at the Malloy Center Division.

SUBJECT:  Re:Language and Speech
Aquisitio  Date:  95-05-18 19:56:36 EST
From:  SusanS29

I have a friend with a deaf child, and they were able to study ASL at no
charge through the Church of the Latter Day Saints.

SUBJECT:  mssd  Date:  95-06-02 21:28:50 EST
From:  ELIDOW

I have a 13 year old deaf daughter and just heard about a school named Model
Secondary School for the deaf in Washington DC, its on the Galludet
University campus.  Can anyone give me more information on this subject.  We
would really appreciate it.

SUBJECT:  Re:Language and Speech Aquisitio  Date:  95-06-06 21:47:04 EST
From:  HAUnser

There is a great program for HI kids to encourage vocalization-intelligible
speech called The Speech Viewer.  It is IBM compatable, but expensive.  Want
more?HAUnser

SUBJECT:  Re:master? where?  Date:  95-06-07 18:07:12 EST
From:  HAUnser

St. Mary's School for the Deaf also has an excellent program .  It is located
in Buffalo New York.  It is connected to Canisius College.  The program is a
year and a summer.  They are also looking for teachers right now.HAUnser

SUBJECT:
Re:Language and Speech Aquisitio  Date:  95-06-07 18:12:44 EST
From:  HAUnser

I look up some mor info on cumputer speech programs for you.  From
Communication Skill Builders  I saw the Speech Master which is for MAC
3-adult ranges in price from $299-$599 the number is 1-800 866 4446.  Another
system is called Speech  Viewer and Video Voice.  More?  Hope that helps you
get started. HAUnser

SUBJECT:  Re:mssd  Date:  95-06-10 18:55:13 EST
From:  SDevito106

Wonderful school for Deaf students. Every Residential school for the Deaf
looks to Gally for guidance.  Call and get their information.  The people who
work there are very helpful to parents and it doesn't matter where the
children go to school.  They help everyone.

SUBJECT:  Non-verbal students  Date:  95-06-12 19:35:59 EST
From:  MOE THE K

I am an inclusion aide to a first grade non-verbal student who suffers from a
variety of disabilities including seizures and sensory motor problems. This
student communicates using facial expressions, vocalizations, and
Mayer-Johnson pictures. She is learning a bit of sign as well. Any ideas on
how to increase social communication as well as academic? She is extremely
happy well liked child. She is doing extremely well. All of  her work is
adapted for her. If anyone has any suggestions for this student please send
them my way. -LK-Boston

SUBJECT:  Signing for emergency personal  Date:  95-07-07 20:37:12 EST
From:  PSwan98414

Looking for a program to teach signing to fire , police and ambulance
personal to find out what the person injuries are and be able to make the
understand that we can understand and help them . I would like a chart with
signs of about 24 or so in to an 8 hour lesson to teach . CAN ANY ONE OUT
THEIR HELP ME WITH A PROGRAM.

Phil Swanson  Fire Service Instructor    7/7/95

SUBJECT:  Children with hearing
impairment  Date:  95-07-14 21:46:20 EST
From:  BIRD78

I am going to school for special ed, and i am looking for ways to find
articles on this subject.  Can you help? Mary.

SUBJECT:  Re:master? where?  Date:  95-07-16 12:40:29 EST
From:  HPerney

Dear Fenley
I had a very good experience getting my Masters at Southwest Missouri State
University (SMSU).  The program is  5 semesters (a year , a summer and a
year) long.  The tuition is resonable.  The Instructors are very good to work
with.  There are many opportunities for practicum experiences.  SMSU is
located in Springfield, Mo.   Good Luck!!!
H. Perney

SUBJECT:  Help with ASL - -   Date:  95-07-28 00:51:02 EST
From:  MAXANDJAKE

Hi my name is Carol and I am using my friends aol address.  I'm a
kindergarten teacher in California.  I'm researching books and materials that
deal with ASL) American Sign Language) or SEE (Sign Exact English) for
primary K-3 students.  Have you see and/or used any that I could implement in
my own kindergarten classroom?
Thank you for any help or suggestions,
E-Mail me at White R99 aol.com
thank you.

SUBJECT:  Re:Signing for emergency persona  Date:  95-07-30 19:30:01 EST
From:  Satyre EMT

There are several books that can be obtained for EMS personel.  One in
particular is titled "Medical Sign Language". Most book stores carry it...
Also, check the medical reference section in the book shops, they will
usually have a list of recommended books for sign. If you need any help drop
me a line...
Satyre EMT (Sonya)

SUBJECT:  Re:Signing for emergency persona  Date:  95-07-31 06:30:19 EST
From:  SusanS29

The Mormon Church (Latter Day Saints) often offer signing classes for anyone
who wants to attend. I suggest you give them a call and see if they're doing
it anywhere in your area.

Also in our area some of the junior colleges offer classes in signing.

SUBJECT:
Sign Language  Date:  95-08-02 20:45:59 EST
From:  Satyre EMT

I have a 5 yr old who is 65 to 70% deaf.  The problem is that he refuses to
learn sign. When ever someone tries to show him  how to use sign, he ignores
them to the point of leaving them where they are and going somewhere else..
Is there any way to get his interest up in sign?? I've tried to teach him as
well but ehe even ignores me......HELP!!!!!!!!!

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed Jobs  Date:  95-08-05 19:53:14 EST
From:  LMclen9951

Monterey County Office of Ed. in CA is looking for a preschool teacher for
the hearing impaired before September!  They are looking for someone who is
openminded about all aspects of educating the Deaf.

SUBJECT:  Future Teacher
seeks mentors  Date:  95-08-26 15:08:18 EST
From:  Kaleighdon

I am about to start work toward an MS in Special Education, with licensure
for starting teaching in Fall 1997.  My primary interests are working with
hearing impared children and Down's syndrome kids, ages 8-12.  Would love to
talk to someone who is in this field to get feedback, ideas.  Please E-mail -
[e-mail].  Thank you.

SUBJECT:  Re:Future Teacher seeks mentors  Date:  95-08-27 09:13:28 EST
From:  HLC 594

Hi!

I would love to share with and learn from you.  I am going on 20 yrs working
with children with multiple handicaps in the public school system.  I have
taught lots of kids with Down Syndrome and in the last few years have been
teaching children who are multihandicapped/hearing impaired.

I am living and working in Central FL.

-Holly (HLC 594)

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  95-08-27 10:32:47 EST
From:  Loguek

This is in response to Satyre EMT re: reluctance of 5 year old son to sign.
We have a 7 year old profoundly deaf son who was in a public TC program for 3
years who was behaving as your son.  He preferred to speak and refused to
sign which did not endear him to the educators.  He was labeled as a
troublemaker for not paying attention to the signs and he was frustrated
because he was not being allowed to converse via his chosen mode of
communication, speech.  We started him at Central Institute for the Deaf in
St. Louis and he has truly blossomed in the one year he has attended. We are
starting our second year and my son is much happier and is making great
progress.  As a parent, I do not think you should force your child to sign,
if in fact he is resisting those efforts.  You may make him extremely
frustrated and yourself as well.  Some studies have shown that some children
cannot process sign, lipreading and auditory information at the same time,
and I believe this was true for my son.  I do not have an e-mail address yet,
but I would love to talk with you sometime about this. Good luck...I know you
want to do what's best for your son, but it really is important to pick up on
the clues your child is giving you.

SUBJECT:  teachers of deaf  Date:  95-09-05 21:59:28 EST
From:  EASGBOO

interested in trading ideas, thoughts, etc. with other teachers of deaf.
e-mail me at [e-mail] or post something.  thanks

SUBJECT:  RE:  Sign
language  Date:  95-09-05 22:03:05 EST
From:  EASGBOO

hi.  to Satyre.  I teach deaf kids.  Tell me more about your son.  How are
things going now?  What kind of educational program is your son in?  Is he
aided?  What can you tell me about his speech/language.  You have many
options.  Don't despair.  Post a message or contact me at [e-mail]


SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  95-09-07 17:01:38 EST
From:  SASPENCE24

HELLO, I AM CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN AN ORAL PROGRAM FOR THE DEAF.  SEVERAL OF
THE KIDS HAVE COCHLEAR IMPLANTS.  SPEECH IS NEW TO THESE CHILDREN SO START
SLOWLY.  BEGIN BY LABELING EVERYTHING IN YOUR CLASSROOM, FROM GARBAGE CAN TO
TABLE.  REINFORCE ALL OF THIS BY NAMING EVERYTHING YOU USE.  ANOTHER GOOD
PLACE TO START IS WITH VOWELS AND PICTURES.  IT'S ROUGH BUT JUST VOCALIZE AND
MAKE THE CHILDREN VOCALIZE EVERYTHING.  USE A MIRROR AND TEACH THEM TO USE
THEIR VOICE!  GOO LUCK!  IT' S HARD WORK.

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  95-09-07 18:59:35 EST
From:  SusanS29

Thank you for posting!

I'm going to ask a favor of you. Please use both upper and lower case letters
when you post. ALL CAPS is how we "shout" on-line.

SusanS29-Host

SUBJECT:  Computers/Deaf Ed  Date:  95-09-18 09:00:43 EST
From:  JCKKops

Need information on software for teaching reading and math and cd-rom
applications for elementary school deaf children

SUBJECT:  running in circles  Date:  95-09-18 20:56:40 EST
From:  GinaMark

I am a first year teacher.  My class is a mutiple handicaped class.  My
students are Deaf and learning disabled.  I have two students that are Deaf
and Blind.  I also have a student with the CHARGE syndrom.

I am to teach them living skills.  I have not been trained in the area at
all.  I know it sounds simple but I am running in circles.  If you have any
ideas for units or any bits of advice please E-Mail me ASAP
([e-mail]).

Thanks

Gina

SUBJECT:  Re:Education for HOH in Atlanta  Date:  95-09-19 23:34:03 EST
From:  EJoe21595

I have a 5 year old daughter that is Hearing Impaired.
She has very good residual hearing with hearing aids
(as good as 25 dB up from 70dB).  She has good speech
and uses verbal speech expressively.  She is being mainstreamed
this year in Kindergarten.  She has been in a Total Communication
environment in WI that employs combination of instructional sign language,
auditory-verbal discrimination, and speech reading since age 3.

We are relocating to the Atlanta area next year and have no idea of the
Educational Sytem for Deaf and Hard of Hearing there.  Can anyone
inform us about the public school system environment, assistance
for hearing impaired children, and/or special programs existing in the
Atlanta area that we should be aware of.

Please e-mail me at [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Re:Language and Speech Aquisitio  Date:  95-09-19 23:38:49 EST
From:  EJoe21595

Yes, the IBM Speech Viewer is very expensive! Even
with the educational discount.  Any other good,
affordable software out there for speech ?

SUBJECT:  Teaching Life Skills  Date:  95-09-22 21:24:03 EST
From:  DonnaBragg

I teach Apartment Living and Home and Career Skills (formerly Home Economics)
at New York School for the Deaf.  I wrote my own curriculum  for the
Apartment Living class. What kinds of Life Skills are you looking to teach.
I also have some deaf/blind students.  I have gotten some help form Helen
Keller and the state school for the blind.  Write to me at [e-mail]
Happy signing!


SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Life Skills  Date:  95-09-23 11:32:52 EST
From:  SusanS29

"Write to me at [e-mail]  Happy signing!"

Just a reminder folks -- when you contact someone here on AOL you don't have
to add the "@aol.com" to your on-line name.

In fact, if you add that, the message *leaves AOL,* goes out into cyberspace
and then returns before the person gets it -- an unnecessary delay.

You do need to add "@aol.com" if you're using AOL to contact people through
the Internet. In addition if you include your AOL address on your business
card, as I do, you should add it there. That way if you give your business
card to someone on, say, CompuServ, they can still contact you.
SusanS29-Forum Host

SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Life Skills  Date:  95-09-25 19:55:46 EST
From:  SPECEDPAR

Susan 29...do you have any children ? if so what are their disabilities?
Where do you live?

SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Life Skills  Date:  95-09-25 20:34:21 EST
From:  SusanS29

I have two children. Both of them have ADD/ADHD, and one has a learning
disability. I live in Missouri.

SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Life Skills  Date:  95-09-27 19:20:07 EST
From:  SPECEDPAR

Nick, age13 has Down Syndrome, Mark age 10 has LD/ADHD and Tom is deaf/oral
and severe LD.  We have gone through hell and back with the school system--
they know me well!!! Susan, what is going on in your state with the
reauthorization of IDEA? Do you work with all disabilities? Tom is deaf/
oral. Yes, it was our son that was punished by having his hearing aids turned
off and faced the wall plus the school Audiologist overamplified Tom's
listening device and was mal-functioned.  Because of this situation Tom has
post-traumatic stress disorder.. and still can not talk about the
kindergarten year.

SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Life Skills  Date:  95-09-27 20:56:11 EST
From:  SusanS29

"Do you work with all disabilities?"

I hope there is *no one* who works with all disabilities; no one person can
have true expertise in all disabilities.

SUBJECT:  Deaf Education Summit in CA  Date:  95-09-27 23:47:25 EST
From:  SJohn52977

Deaf Education Coalition with support from California
Agencies Serving the Deaf & hard of Hearing presents

               Summit on DEAF EDUCATION

    For 21st Century:  An Innovative Approach for
                    Critical Change

                Saturday, Oct. 7, 1995
                    8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                      Hosted by
        Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness
                          at
                  Occidental College
                     Keck Theater
                   1600 Campus Road
                Los Angeles, CA  90041

In 1989, in response to the findings of the Commission on
Education of the Deaf, deaf community members, parents,
teachers and administrators came together to discuss how
to best impact services for deaf children in the state of
California.  The result of that meeting was the
determination that the single largest problem facing deaf
and hard of hearing children in the state of California
was access to communication.  In order to address this
need through legislation, the Deaf Education Coalition
was formed.

The Deaf Education Summit is the critical next step
following the passage of AB 1836.  The purpose of the
Summit is to receive, review, and respond to a proposal
developed by the DEC, the result of a consumer driven
analysis of deaf education in California.

We invite Members of the Deaf Community, parents,
teachers, administrators and students.

Please contact Irene V-Frelich for registration
619/479-2811 (V) or 619/497-2821 (TTY).
Registration is $35.00.


SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Life Skills  Date:  95-09-28 14:01:38 EST
From:  SPECEDPAR

I work with parents who have a child/children with Down Sydrome, Deaf/oral,
and LD, ADD/ADHD.  Because I have three children with three different
disabilities, yes I am an expert in these fields.  Even though I'm not an
Audiologist, I could tell you as much as an Audiologist.  I could talk with
any one about behavior management.  I am a teacher by trade but chose not to
work.  All the work I do for parents is volunteer.  I get calls from all over
Ga. and the USA.

SUBJECT:  Mainstreaming deaf students   Date:  95-10-05 20:53:59 EST
From:  Cahillva

I use a technique with my deaf students, called a dialogue journals.  My kids
and I write letters to one another in a journal.  The writing provides a link
between everyday life and language for my kids in my class.  It also lets me
model proper English usage and writing a letter.  It really is fun, too.  I
have really gotten to know my kids personally this way.  I am a resource
teacher in a mainstream setting, and could see this as an easy way for you to
begin implementing a personalized program.
Hope this helps!  Let me know what other resources you wish you knew about.
Good luck.



SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  95-10-05 21:01:17 EST
From:  Cahillva

HI!  I am a teacher of the deaf, and would like to offer a suggestion.
You might be able to elicit more sign from your son if you make the language
contingent upon something he wants.  (have him repeat after you -mimic your
signs--"I want red" when doling out M & M's or "I want to play outside",
etc.)  Your son should begin picking it up quickly, especially if you and
your family have a good feeling toward sign.  Make sure your facial
expressions are "happy", too.  Deaf kids -especially profoundly deaf who
don't sign much are very reliant upon facial expression
Another idea may be games where you can throw in the sign.  You may not even
have to make him mimic you.  If you model enough he will follow.
Your openmindedness is a *blessing* to your son.  Many parents do not have as
healthy of an attitude as yours.  Keep UP THE SIGN!! You will need it later!!
and your son will thank you later.

SUBJECT:  Re:Children with hearing impairm  Date:  95-10-05 21:03:17 EST
From:  Cahillva

Try searching for the American Annals for the Deaf, Perspectives in Education
in Deafness, The Volta Review  -all are worthwhile journals.  I know- i just
finished my thesis in Deaf Education.  You should be able to find them
through inter-library loan.

SUBJECT:  Teaching Deaf children   Date:  95-10-05 21:09:09 EST
From:  Cahillva

I am a resource teacher in an elementary school.  I have 5 wonderful 5th
grade girls in my class.  I would like to talk to someoune else about the
trials and triblations of being a resource.  I feel like i spend every minute
in a frenzy trying to keep my kids up with the mainstream.  Any good
curriculum modification ideas out there?
Is my feeling of "not doing enough, not enough time" a normal one?

SUBJECT:
Re:mssd  Date:  95-10-10 13:00:09 EST
From:  Chuck Dtz

I am a teacher in MSSD's Postsecondary Enrichment Program.  While your
daugther is not old enough for our program, you can receive information about
our high school from the office of admissions.  You can write to Ms. Rosie
Cobb, MSSD/Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002.
Also you can telephone her and request information at [phone].

I think you will find the opportunities for your daugther here very
interesting.

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Students  Date:  95-10-10 19:01:52 EST
From:  HeleneMP

I am a teacher of special ed students and I am a parent of a 16 year old deaf
child.  She was born hearing impaired and it progressed till she had no
hearing whatsoever.  She now wears a cochlear implant quite successfully.
She hears on the telephone, can take notes in class, and does what any other
teenage girl does.  She has been mainstreamed her entire school career.  She
had an intinerant teacher of the hearing impaired come to her school four
times a week when she was in 3-6 grades.  She has maintained a 3.1 GPA
without any assistance.  I agree that it depends on the individual child as
to whether they can manage in the mainstream, but I believe a great deal
depends on the parents and educators as well.  My daughter was never
permitted to feel like a handicapped child, but a child that has a disability
like many other people have.  So often we as educators and parents fail to
see the child's ability and only see the disability.  If we can change this
attitude maybe more students with disabilities would succeed in the
mainstream.

SUBJECT:  Re:Cochear Implant parent  Date:  95-10-25 17:00:49 EST
From:  Daisydo1
  Date:  10-25-95
From:  Daisydo1
I am a deaf educator.  I would like to respond to your question about H.I.
students with cochlear implants.  This year is my first year to teach a deaf
student with a cochlear implant.  This student uses an interpreter in the
classroom.  The school system and school are very supportive of the H.I.
program.  This student participates in school clubs, sports, and after school
activities.  His interpreter goes to football practice everyday with him.  He
knows sign language and uses it about he also uses his speech.  He is a very
bright student.  This student has grown socially and academically.  I hope
his information helps.

SUBJECT:  Teach spelling to the deaf  Date:  95-11-08 20:10:00 EST
From:  Magic Drum

I work closely with a TRM teacher that is having difficulties finding
curriculums for teaching spelling to a deaf student. Please E-mail me with
any information regarding this area.

Geoff Woodson (Magic Drum)
SED teacher
Tulsa, Oklahoma

SUBJECT:  Re:Teach spelling to the deaf  Date:  95-11-09 18:09:25 EST
From:  HLC 594

Hi!

Please share what you find out.  Would you mind telling me what TRM is?  I
teach children with multiple handicaps, moderate mental retardation and
hearing impairments.  I am always looking to share with and learn from
others.

-Holly (HLC 594)

SUBJECT:  Signing for Emergency pers  Date:  95-11-12 18:43:36 EST
From:  MaMeHe

Do you have a public school program for the hearing impaired where you live?
As a teacher, I have tried to contact our local emergency agencies about
offering sign classed and have been turned down flat.  If there is a local
program, I'm sure the teacher(s) would have info that you could look through
before ordering anything.  Gallaudet University and National Technical
Instutute for the Deaf offer many options.  (I know that NTID has many free
publications.)  Good Luck.


SUBJECT:  I NEED INFO ON USHERS SYND.  Date:  95-11-18 16:08:35 EST
From:  Eraseirs

HELP!!!!!!!  I NEED ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING USHERS SYNDROME.
PLEASE SEND ANYTHING YOU POSSIBLY CAN AND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!!
A HUNDRED THOUSAND THANKS!!!!!!!

SUBJECT:  Re:I NEED INFO ON USHERS SYND.  Date:  95-11-18 19:11:14 EST
From:  HLC 594

Hi!

Have you contacted:

Usher Family Support
c/o Helen Anderson
4918 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-724-6982

-Holly (HLC 594)

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL LIT (teachers and Par  Date:  95-11-21 13:27:50 EST
From:  LDGBOOKS

To THESAP

/Do you know of TELL ME HOW THE WIND SOUNDS (Scholastic) features deaf 16
year old boy and hearing girl. ASL and English used in the story. Summer'96
Scholastic is coming out with HEAR NO EVIL paperback series of mysteries
featuring Deaf 16 year old sleuth. Light stories, ASL\English.
LDGBOOKS

SUBJECT:  Sign Language w/deaf/blind  Date:  95-11-21 23:51:40 EST
From:  Sagaines

Where can I learn how to sign with my three year old deaf/blind child?

SUBJECT:
Re:Sign Language w/deaf/blind  Date:  95-11-22 09:56:40 EST
From:  SusanS29

Sagaines, may I suggest you call the Mormons -- the church of the Latter Day
Saints? (Please if that's not the formal name of the religion please post it
so this person can find it in the phone book).

I have a friend with a deaf son. He had been in an oral program for years but
wasn't doing well with it, and the school started teaching him to sign. This
church holds classes on signing that anyone can attend -- not just Mormons --
and my friends took classes there.

Whether they know much about the combination of deaf/blind I don't know but
they probably have access to other sources of information.

Also in my area the local junior colleges teach classes in signing, to train
people to be interpretors. Again those classes may not be suitable, but the
teachers are likely very knowledgeable about where to go for help, what is
possible, etc.

SUBJECT:  Opinions wanted ...  Date:  95-12-01 22:27:51 EST
From:  SmithTC

For teachers of the hearing impaired out there --
Which would you prefer: teaching deaf kids in public school programs or at a
school (residential) for the deaf? Why?

SUBJECT:  Deaf Ed. in San Antonio TX?  Date:  95-12-03 11:35:47 EST
From:  G PAC2327

    I am the father of a 17 y/o hearing impaired child. She is a bright girl,
as many H.I children are, but only has a 4th grade reading level. The problem
is that I am in the Army and we've been through many assignments and
consequently, many Deaf Ed. programs.
    The biggest concern is that, with the exception of 2 deaf schools, all
the other programs were mainstreamed and were inadequate in either their
facilities, instructors or interpreters. In fact, in Alaska, they were so
desperate for interpreters that they hired a woman with arthrites in her
hands who wore splints when she interpreted!!
    Frankly, I'm tired of fighting with these school systems over what thery
consider an adequate education for my daughter. They all seem to want to only
do the bear minimum.  Although, I realize that the battle will never end. She
is reaching the age now where college plans must be considered. A fouth grade
reading level is just not conducive for college success.
We've been notified of my impending reassignment to San Antonio TX. There are
several H.I programs listed in the area. I would appreciate any guidance as
to the best program. We prefer a H.I School, not mainstreaming.
    Incidently, In all my assignments, from Alaska to Germany, the best
programs we've encountered are The Maryland School for the Deaf, Colombia,
MD, and the Marie H Katzenbach School for the Deaf, in W.Trenton, N.J.

SUBJECT:
re: humor and the deaf  Date:  95-12-03 13:19:20 EST
From:  MDroz1

anyone out there have any teaching ideas on humor and the deaf? I would love
ideas to teach them humor

SUBJECT:  SEE or ASL  Date:  95-12-03 13:22:59 EST
From:  MDroz1

help does any one know of public domain pictures or software with picture? I
need a source that will allow me to use the pictures for publication in my
school system
thanks
aol

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf/blind child  Date:  95-12-05 21:51:25 EST
From:  JD153

I teach children who are visually impaired as well as deaf. When I teach a
new sign, I have the child hold my hand while I complete the sign.   I always
begin with basic, everyday signs like "Good Morning"  "Time to eat"  names,
days of the week,  different foods (cookies, milk, crackers, juice, etc.)
The signs are introduced when the word is needed in a functional way.
   This works as a nice, easy-to-learn method of signing for young
children.

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf/blind child  Date:  95-12-08 17:28:32 EST
From:  HLC 594

Hi!

I teach young children with multiple handicaps  including those who are
deaf/moderately mentally handicapped.  I would love to compare notes with
you.

Do you have an references/resources on working with this population?

-Holly (HLC 594)

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed. in San Antonio TX?  Date:  95-12-29 23:32:53 EST
From:  LoraAshley

My daugher is a student at Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, Tx. . You may
want check it out for your daughter since it is not far from San Antonio.
Some of the students stay on campus during the week and go home for the
weekend. If you want more information I will see what I can do.

SUBJECT:
Re:Opinions wanted ...  Date:  95-12-30 02:13:19 EST
From:  AMason7014

PUBLIC SCHOOL-OF COURSE! Children need to be exposed to all aspects of
life,not just isolated in one area.  Getting exposure, but also being
educated in deaf culture gives a child a well-rounded outlook of the world
around him/her.

SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Life Skills  Date:  96-01-04 20:55:06 EST
From:  BBackhaus

I work with Deaf patients in a mental health setting.  I'm interested to know
if you have any ideas on a Health and Nutrition curriculum.  Particularily,
I'm looking for visual and hands on activities.
I find my patients learn best by classes that appeal to their visual learning
or hands on activities but find myself at a loss as to resources available.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

SUBJECT:  Looking for a Job  Date:  96-01-06 18:29:47 EST
From:  DBrown1049

I have just completed my Bachelors Degree in Deaf Education and I am looking
for a job.  If you know of any teaching jobs please let me know.  I also have
a Bachelors in Speech Pathology and an Associates in Interpreting.  I am
state certified currently holding a level one.

Please let me know if you know of anything, thanks.

You can E-mail me at DBrown1049

SUBJECT:  Help with music ed for deaf  Date:  96-01-07 10:54:44 EST
From:  Larnott

I am a brand new elementary music teacher and I have some hearing impared
students.  Some are mainsteamed, and I will also have one class of students
who do not hear at all.  (Some of the mainsteamed students hear some).  I
wanted to know if anyone knew of any resources for teaching music to the
deaf.  If so post here, or E-mail me at Larnott.  I would appreciate any
little bit of info anyone has because I really want these students to learn,
but I'm not sure how to reach all of them.  Thanks! -Larnott

SUBJECT:  Project
Construct for HI  Date:  96-01-12 17:31:42 EST
From:  Waldcc

     I am looking for information regarding the use of Project Construct with
preschool Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.  Who has used it?  Has it been
successful?  How do I adapt for my Deaf and Hard of Hearing kiddos?

SUBJECT:
seeking employment  Date:  96-01-13 19:14:22 EST
From:  LBIRD57

I graduated from Flagler College in April 1995. I majored in Elementary
Education and Deaf Education.  I currently hold NJ Teacher of the Deaf or
Hard of Hearing and NJ Teacher of the Handicapped certificates.  I am seeking
a job working with deaf or hard of hearing students.  I am willing to
relocate out of NJ.  Please E-mail me if you have any information. Thank
you.

SUBJECT:  Re:Opinions wanted ...  Date:  96-01-17 18:32:50 EST
From:  CBonaldi

I prefer teaching in a school for the Deaf.  You can't beat the kind of
support you can get and the opportunity to network with others in your field.
You also have contact with the Deaf community on a daily basis.  Although I
have never been hired to teach deaf kids in the public school, I have friends
who do and many of them feel isolated.  Of course, each program is different
and the number of students and the number of staff hired who specialize in
the field could make a difference.

SUBJECT:  Re:Summer Care for Deaf Kids  Date:  96-01-19 21:55:19 EST
From:  WINDMAN88

Have you heard of the Aspen Camp for the Deaf in Colorado?  I am an
audiologist and know several children who have gone and had a wonderful
learning opportunity in the midst of a beautiful camp. Lots of fun.

SUBJECT:
Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-01-19 22:01:02 EST
From:  WINDMAN88

It sounds like your child needs to be in a formal school program with a focus
on sign language.  In addition, he should be evaluated either through your
school system, a speech and hearing clinic or hospital to see if additional
problems may be contributing to his difficulty with sign language.  Good
luck!

SUBJECT:  Learnign Sign Language  Date:  96-01-21 15:02:46 EST
From:  Swiftsure

Hello.  My son Rory is 18 mos old.  While he is not deaf he does have hearing
problems occasionally and because he has Down syndrome we are using sign
language to help him communicate.  He is learning fast (9 words so far) and
we have really enjoyed seeing how this new ability to communicate has
empowered him.  My question to you all is about learning sign language.  We
have many books which have been great and Rory has a speech therapist that
helps too.  However, I specifically hope to find two things ... 1) a video
tape program to help Rory's father and I learn to sign in complete sentences,
etc.  and 2) an on-line or CD Rom dictionary that would let us cut and paste
to print signs for flash cards.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much,

Gillian
([e-mail])


SUBJECT:  reading series  Date:  96-01-24 13:18:49 EST
From:  Mom424

I am looking for information about the Reading Milestones reading series.
This series was specifically designed for children who are deaf. Has anyone
used this program and where can I find it? mom424

SUBJECT:  Interpreting  Date:  96-01-29 23:07:34 EST
From:  SmithTC

I'm interested in becoming an interpreter for the deaf, but don't know where
to seek certification. Have had 5 sign classes (2 english, 3 ASL) but can't
find local programs leading to certification. Am presently working on teacher
certification in hearing impaired ed., but interpreting is my true goal. Any
suggestions? What state agency could I contact about certification? (I'm in
Alabama)

SUBJECT:  history curriculum  Date:  96-02-08 13:54:43 EST
From:  BRoach4977

I am interrested if anyone has used or heard of any curriculum for hearing
impaired students of any grade level in the area of History.  Any information
would be greatly appreciated!
     [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Re:Interpreting  Date:  96-02-09 20:33:48 EST
From:  DBrown1049

I am in Oklahoma and out interpreting certifications come from the Rehab
Department, so you may want to check with Rehab or Dept of Human
Services.

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  96-02-19 20:22:47 EST
From:  MagABen

Hi -
  I teach in a cluster-based program in SC (deaf students from 8 school
districts are bussed into our district schools to widen the population base.)
We service the surrounding school districts through a multi-district
contract.  I don't know if that is a possibility in your area - if there is a
near by district with a higher population of hearing impaired students.  If
you must place your students in regular education it must be done with a sign
language interpreter.  This will enable the children to continue to build
their sign vocabulary as they are taught.  In the district I worked in before
this one, the parents of one child opted for him to be fully mainstreamed
with an interpreter when the deaf ed class was disbanded because of low
numbers.  They didn't want their child bussed to the cluster based program.
With a lot of parental support and a good interpreter, this child has been
able to succeed.  But, it has taken a lot of initiative on the part of the
parents to teach sign at home and to give additional language and reading
support.
  Some districts also serve these low-incidence students through a HI
itinerate teacher that provides resource support especially in reading and
language.  These are the two areas that the HI students tend to fall behind
in.
  Good luck - I know this can be a frustrating and difficult position to be
in.

Maggie

SUBJECT:  Re:Language and Speech Aquisi.  Date:  96-02-20 18:08:52 EST
From:  SAMRIG

A note to RuffRobin.  I am a deaf college student currently in college-Major
Special Ed.  I use sign in class only in order to keep up with the class.  My
parents do not sign so it is not used in the home or with my friends.  My
twin sister is also deaf and she is also in college as a Deaf Ed major.  The
same applies to her regarding the use of sign. SAMRIG

SUBJECT:  Advice Needed
Badly  Date:  96-02-22 23:37:01 EST
From:  Ocelote

This past September I became the guardian of a child that I had known through
my work for several years.  I was aware that there were dissiculties for the
deaf and hearing impaired child in the areas of reading and writing but I did
not expect the degree of lack of academic I encountered.  This little girl
was reading on a pre-primer level last school year.  We have done a great
deal of one on one and she is now on a high first grade-low second grade
level at least this is what she tested.  She cannot write a compete sentence
and those that she does write are frequently unintelligible.

This child's hearing loss occurred over the first four years of her life due
to repeated ear infections.  Her home of origin was Spanish speaking, she has
been in an English speaking school environment since she was three when her
hearing loss was discovered.  When she first came home with me, her speech
was near intelligible in English, much more comprehensible but limited in
vocabulary in Spanish and her understanding of what she read was very
limited.  I had her tested, she tests of normal intelligence and without
other learning disabilities.

Is this the norm for a hearing impaired child???  I have to make some
educational decisions very soon and I need assistance.  I've read everything
I can put my hands on and have found very little to tell me what to expect at
this age level and the school is of little to no assistance in explaining
things in a manner I can fully accept

SUBJECT:  Re:Advice Needed Badly  Date:  96-02-29 23:09:26 EST
From:  CRieman

You don't say how old the child is, but I can give you some general
information for deaf/hard of hearing children.  In general, reading levels
for deaf children are low.  It's been awhile since  I saw numbers, but I
think fourth or fifth grade is average reading level for deaf adults.
Children who learn Cued Speech tend to have higher reading and comprehension
scores than others (because of one-to-one corrspondance with English
phonemes).  For more information, try Gallaudet University Audiology and
Speech-Language Pathology Department.  Does your child use sign language or
oral speech only?  You didn't say.  Many programs separate children based on
their method of communication and not skill level.  If you can be more
specific on type of information you need, I might be able to help more.  You
can e-mail me at screen name.  Hope it helps and good luck.

SUBJECT:  know
anything about....  Date:  96-03-04 18:13:01 EST
From:  LizDana

If anyone can e-mail me info on the discrimination of the deaf or any other
type of handicap, that would be great!!

SUBJECT:  Re:Cochear Implant parent ma  Date:  96-03-10 18:49:54 EST
From:  Pwlj

I am the parent of a hearing impaired child who has been using a Spectra 22
Cochlear implant. He has benefitted greatly from the implant, gets great
support from his school and speech therapist. He was implanted in June 1994.
I would like to hear from other parents who have gone through this
experience.

SUBJECT:  ASL as first language  Date:  96-03-12 23:59:38 EST
From:  GRUNEY2

I am really struggling with the feeling of our H.I program that my daughter
should learn ASL as her first language.  We use mostly pigeon sign (combo of
ASL and English grammer) at home but the school keeps pushing ASL. The thing
I observe is the older H.I kids struggling with reading and writing English
sentence structure because of ASL being not in English order.  My daughter
has quite a bit of hearing with her hearing aids so we always sign and speak
everything in English order.  Does anyone have a similar problem or input on
this problem? You can E-mail me at GRUNEY2 or leave a message on this board.
Thanks!

SUBJECT:  Student/Student/Adult links  Date:  96-03-14 21:00:28 EST
From:  FurtherAdo

I teach 7 hh/d children in a self-contained program in a regular school.
They are in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.  I am always in search of other students
who are "in the same boat" who may be interested in becoming keypals.  Also,
and hh/deaf adults out there who are interested, we always need more role
models!!!  E-mail me if interested!  The children can exchange e-mail,
letters, faxes, photo's, whatever!

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  96-03-18 22:24:29 EST
From:  PattiMcHam

"Does anyone have any success (or failure) stories that I can learn from
about how to teach deaf children the language they need in a regular
elementary school setting?"

Yes, as a matter of fact I worked with a boy who is now almost eight. He was
deaf until age 4 1/2, when he received his cochlear implant. We mainstreamed
him into a regular kindergarten even though he only had a vocabulary of about
10-20 words. He received intensive speech/language therapy five days a week
and had an instructional aide who reinforced the skills all day long. His
special ed. teacher, myself (the speech path.) and the classroom teacher
would meet weekly to consult. It was a *big* challenge, particularly because
there is so little solid research to support one educational model over
another for a child with a cochlear implant. His parents were absolutely
adamant that no sign language be used, as were the hospital who did the
implant. So he has been  taught with an all-oral approach. He is still quite
delayed with his speech/language, but a very popular second grader. By the
way, it didn't hurt that he was probably one of the brightest kids I've ever
worked with--a human sponge!! If you want some specifics, you can e-mail me
directly. But do me a favor and wait until mid-April or so because I am
moving next Monday across the country and my computer will be in transit for
a few weeks.

SUBJECT:  culture & deaf education  Date:  96-03-18 23:34:14 EST
From:  TooGoofy

Hi!
I'm writing a paper for one of my classes. It's a cross cultural perspective
on the education of children who are deaf.  If you have any idea where I can
find some information, or if you yourself can tellme anyting I'll be very
grateful!!  I haven't narrowed down the countries yet, so I'll appreciate
anything.  I'd especially like some personal views.  Please E-mail me at
TooGoofy
Thanks
Kris

SUBJECT:  To KBN1EBN1  Date:  96-03-22 21:22:57 EST
From:  LSB1324

Hi! Read your message and since u didn't tell where u moved to, this is the
only help I can give you.  NJ has free subscription to Monthly Communicator
1-800-792-8339. They are affiliated with the Division of the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing (DDHH). They sometimes have job listings there, along with events for
all of NJ. Also u can call and ask them where to get the publication of the
listing of all schools - private and Deaf Ed programs for all of the United
States.. sorry, but I can't remember the name of it.. and it's not the
American Annals of the Deaf.. I don't think.. but u can check in the local
library, if they don't have and Deaf stuff, look in the libraries of colleges
who have sign lang. programs, interpreter programs, or even Deaf Ed programs.
Anyway, that listing of all the programs in the U.S. is updated every year..
It'll give you names, addresses, and a brief description of the program.. and
even a phone number.. all you have to do is call, write, or send them an
application.  That's how my friend got her job.. in Conneticut. GOOD LUCK!!


SUBJECT:
Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Studen  Date:  96-03-22 21:32:11 EST
From:  LSB1324

Hi.. I'm a deaf educator, working as an interpreter right now.  Some extra
writing things that might be helpful (along with extra journal writing) would
be to write paragraphs, or stories about the lessons that are taught in
class. You didn't give any info on what work you give in class, so I'm a
little limited...ok. for ex.. if you do a lesson on light and sound, for
science, you can have him work on a 1/2 page (or whatever, your choice)
summary on what was done, make it like a critique, or even have him work with
another student and do a debate. I know from personal experience that a
vocabulary book is extremely helpful.. for each subject.  I have to ask...
how does he communicate? Is the aide also an interpreter? Can she sign? Do
you sign? Are you learning to sign? Does he have a phonic ear? How do the
other students relate to him? Hope everything works out. Please write back..
Good Luck.
                                             Signed, Info.

SUBJECT:  Re:Summer
Care for Deaf Kids  Date:  96-03-30 02:57:52 EST
From:  CandaceMC

Aspen Camp for the Deaf in Colorado is an EXCELLENT camp. I can get you more
information if you would like me to. I teach Deaf children in Colorado and
know that the camp is a wonderful way for our kids to socialize!!!!

Please e-mail me for more information as I sometimes get "lost" on these
message boards!!!

CandaceMC

SUBJECT:  Re:master? where?  Date:  96-03-30 03:03:27 EST
From:  CandaceMC

University of Northern Colorado has a good masters program. It is in Greeley,
Colorado ( between Denver and Fort Collins)

Good Luck!!

SUBJECT:  Jobs in San Diego?  Date:  96-04-06 12:22:17 EST
From:  JHoff19152

I am relocating to San Diego in May and I am certified in Deaf Education for
k-12.  Does anyone know of any job openings in San Diego or the surrounding
area? I would appreciate any information about San Diego schools that have
programs for deaf students.  Thanks!!!! Send to [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  ASL
class in h school curric  Date:  96-04-07 21:03:44 EST
From:  VirgiCro

Hi! I am the wife of a former Communications Handicapped teacher who is hard
of gearing himself. Firght now he is working with the Deaf Community. From
association, I have picked up ASL and can communicate with members of the
deaf community. My school has asked me to teach to hearing students ASL as a
class for September. My concerns are many but I would love some feedback on
Curriculum, texts, support information on deaf culture, technological
materials out there that could be used with a PC lab or videos--basically
anything and everything that I can get my hands on. I am really starting out
with no standing curriculum. My background is English and Foreign Languages
k-12 and have been teaching for 22 years. I want to give this my best shot.
Anybody out there with ideas and help. Please e-mail me at
[e-mail]..Thanks!

SUBJECT:  Re: Deaf Ed. Masters Program  Date:  96-04-16 09:33:38 EST
From:  Ratgo

I will be graduating in December with a B.S. in Early Childhood Ed. and I am
searching out colleges with Masters programs in Deaf Education.  Any
suggestios?


SUBJECT:  Looking for Info  Date:  96-04-20 20:35:40 EST
From:  San102

Where can I hide info on the rights of parents for the child in education of
the deaf.  Interested in the law and what is expected of an aide/interpeter
at the school. E-mail  San102  thanks

SUBJECT:  Nevada  Date:  96-05-01 18:50:50 EST
From:  SandyDrum

I am considering a position with Clarks County. Any information on their
hearing impaired program, the district itself,  the area, and cost of living
would be appreciated. Please E-mail at SandyDrum @ aol.com. Thanks in
advance.

SUBJECT:  Masters Progam?  Date:  96-05-01 21:41:52 EST
From:  Joban23

Looking for a program in the New York area.  Preferrably NYC or Westchester.
Any suggestions?  Please e-mail me or post a return message.

                                                      Thanks,
                                                                   Joban

SUBJECT:
Re: Deaf Ed. Masters Program  Date:  96-05-06 08:28:55 EST
From:  Umfbabe

Try Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. I heard it is the best!

SUBJECT:
Educating the H.I. needed...  Date:  96-05-10 09:35:36 EST
From:  Cochran24

I have a special ed. class about hearing and visually impaired.  I need
information about educating the hearing impaired.  If you know of any good
journals or writings, please let me know a.s.a.p,
thank you so much
email address is Cochran24


SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed Jobs  Date:  96-05-22 20:18:07 EST
From:  Rocketboy

Duluth Public Schools is hiring a teacher of deaf/hard-of-hearing.  Call
[phone].

SUBJECT:  Re:Cued Speech  Date:  96-05-22 20:27:15 EST
From:  Rocketboy

I am a strong advocate of using Cue in the classroom - I have seen reading
skills improve dramatically!  Cue is the only visual way of giving exact
English in running speech.  It can be done with Signed English - but it slows
you down too much.  Also - cue can be learned quickly.  Cue can be paired
with sign language, too!

SUBJECT:  Re:master? where?  Date:  96-05-22 20:30:04 EST
From:  Rocketboy

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a strong program.  There are lots
of jobs available if you are willing to move.  When I graduated two years ago
everyone that looked for a job in my program was hired - that's a 100%
employment rate - can't beat that!

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-05-22 20:37:08 EST
From:  Rocketboy

Satyre:  Have you thought about Cued Speech?  It resembles English exactly
and may be more acceptable.  I have had students lose hearing late in life
and tell me ASL is "baby talk".  I have gotten good responses with Cue.

SUBJECT:
Re:Teaching Deaf children   Date:  96-05-22 20:44:48 EST
From:  Rocketboy

I am a resource teacher with 7-1st through 6th graders.  - it is very
difficult to keep kids up with the mainstream!  Sometimes I feel like I am
adapting things way too much - that they shouldn't be in the mainstream for
certain subjects but the parents insist they are - I am tired of playing
"catch up" too.

SUBJECT:  Re:Interpreting  Date:  96-05-22 20:52:30 EST
From:  Rocketboy

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has both interpreting programs and deaf ed
programs.  Its interpreting program leads to certification.

SUBJECT:  Re:College
Grants?  Date:  96-05-25 07:28:50 EST
From:  Dkmcqu

You can call your State Special Ed department, or any local college and get a
list of grants or scholorship Funds available for the Hearing Impaired.  Good
luck!

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-05-25 07:37:14 EST
From:  Dkmcqu

Children at any age just want to act and be accepted as normal,  signing is
odd to him, he doesn't see people around him doing it.   My daughter who has
a loss of 80 to 90% is now 19.  She is learning to sign in college so that
she can communicate within that language also.  Her speech developed to a
normal understanding level (people wouldn't even know that she was HI by her
ability to articulate).  I couldn't get her to sign either when she was 5 in
our case it turn out in her benefit.  If you want to talk about raising a
child with HI e-mail me DKMCQU

SUBJECT:  Re:master? where?  Date:  96-05-25 17:39:15 EST
From:  SKATPS


ToFenny:.  Try Lewis and Clark College In Portland, Oregon..SKATPS








SUBJECT:  Teaching In Australia/London  Date:  96-05-25 17:51:11 EST
From:  SKATPS

I have taught hearing impaired students for many years and am interested in
teaching outside the US. Does anyone know a contact in either Australia or
London.  Thanks  SKATPS

SUBJECT:  Re:Language and Speech Aquisi.  Date:  96-05-25 20:50:42 EST
From:  MarkMrohs

Hi> I have been a special day class teacher of DHH kids for fifteen years. I
think the best thing for this parent to do would be to meet some Deaf kids of
Deaf parents . In my experience, these are kids with great language and
speaking skills and I believe this was due to their immersion in ASL from
birth.
Good luck. My program is total communication but I totally believe in the Bi
philosophy. Just wish our district would agree. EG

SUBJECT:  Learning to Sign  Date:  96-05-29 20:45:28 EST
From:  IamKelly1

I want to learn sign language.... is there any information/software...etc
that I can get on line to help me get the basics?  The courses at most
colleges in my area don't begin till Sept and are kind of expensive!!  Please
PLEASE!  e-mail me at IAMKELLY1


Thanks so much!

SUBJECT:  Moving to Florida  Date:  96-05-29 22:07:32 EST
From:  Trelane201

I'm a Teacher of the Deaf and a Speech Therapist, and fluent in Sign. I'm
moving to Florida in four weeks, initially based in Fort Lauderdale. If you
have any contacts or job leads, please E-mail Sandy at this address. Thanks!


SUBJECT:  Deaf Ed. position in Fl.  Date:  96-06-04 21:26:23 EST
From:  HFWillis

The National Mental Health Institute on Deafness, located in Tampa, Florida
is currently looking for a Florida certified teacher for their psychiatric
residential treatment program located at Tampa Bay Academy.  If you are
interested or would like more information, please e-mail Helen at
HFWillis

SUBJECT:  Teaching Regular Ed to Sign  Date:  96-06-06 00:27:18 EST
From:  Lane9695

I am a 6th Grade Teacher in Atlanta, Georgia.  We have a 45 minute period
where all of our special ed students leave our team.  In the past, we have
struggled to find things to do with our students and this year I am
determined to do some neat and interesting things.

I am looking for someone to come to my school and teach a short course in
sign language.  I am starting from scrach and know NOTHING about this, so I
am looking for any help I can get.   Does anyone out there know who I might
contact to find out if there is someone who might be interested???

Thanks

SUBJECT:  Teaching reg ed ASL  Date:  96-06-06 23:35:49 EST
From:  Doctawanda

If you are interested in teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to students in
your school, the best thing to do would be to contact members of Atlanta's
local Deaf Community.  Someone from that group, who is a fluent native user
of ASL, might be willing to volunteer in your classroom, or agree to teach
the class for a consultation fee.

While sign language is considered by most of the general population to be
interesting, it is important to remember first and foremost that it is a
language with a structure and history just like English, Spanish, French,
etc; it should not be taught from the theoretical premise that it is a hobby
or secret code.  That's why I recommend that you recruit someone who uses ASL
with native fluency.

Please feel free to email me if you want some further contacts or
information.  I'm a doctoral student at Gallaudet University.
Doctawanda

SUBJECT:  Job Search/re-location  Date:  96-06-08 20:56:15 EST
From:  Norski Dee

I am looking to re-locate from So. Calif. to Northern Calif.  I have 16 yrs.
experience with a strong ASL background.  Would really appreciate any "leads"
anyone may have. Please e-mail to Norski Dee (would love to talk /discuss
deaf ed too!)
Thx, Dee

SUBJECT:  Re:master? where?  Date:  96-06-08 23:26:02 EST
From:  WKarsten

I am only familiar with schoold on the West Coast - Lewis and Clark College ,
Portland OR., Western Oregon State College , Monmath OR., CSUN Southern CA.
The first 2 offer 1 yr programs, CSUN offers a 2yr program. Good Luck.
K.K.

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-06-08 23:37:47 EST
From:  WKarsten

I am wondering what communication he has used up until now?  What is the
attitude towards sign in the home? Positive or negative? Do all family
members sign ALL of the time?  If he sees that his family is willing to learn
and  do it consistently then maybe he will start to pick up his hands.  Does
he have Deaf peers, adults etc to communicate with?  Does he have storybooks
that teach sign or have Deaf characters?  They also have coloringbooks that
teach some sign.  Attitude is the biggest influence... take a look and see
whats happening. k.k.

SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Deaf children   Date:  96-06-08 23:49:55 EST
From:  WKarsten

I  do not have any great ideas at this moment, just wanted to let you know
you are completely normal.  I  too feel swamped with the never ending task of
keeping up the with the mainstream class.  I teah Jr. High so I can relate to
those reports, projects, and endless homework assignments that need to be
modified, adapted, or jsut junked! Hang in there and remember that we do the
best we can and that we can continue to learn from our students as well as
teaching them. bye- k.k.

SUBJECT:  Info on schools wanted....  Date:  96-06-09 19:11:57 EST
From:  HFWillis

  Hello....I'm Helen and I am the teacher for the National Mental Health
Institute on Deafness program at Tampa Bay Academy (a psychiatric residential
treatment center in Riverview, Florida).  I am compiling a list with
information regarding various schools that have programs/services for
deaf children to use as a guide for post-discharge placement.  My students
have serious behavioral/emotional problems and generally, ASL is their
primary language.

     I would appreciate any information regarding elementary, middle and high
school (residential,  self-contained and mainstreamed) programs.  I am
especially interested in programs that provide EH (emotionally handicapped)
services for deaf students.  Also, in the primary method of instruction and
communication (SEE, ASL, Oral, etc.).  Having first hand information will
help my efforts in discharge planning!

     Thanks in advance for any information you send.  I've recently
"re-discovered" this area, so I will be looking forward to any responses and
the great exchanges of ideas and opinions I have enjoyed recently here on the
boards....or you can e-mail me at HFWillis.

Thanks for reading,
Helen

SUBJECT:  want to learn  Date:  96-06-09 20:34:26 EST
From:  BO TI 55

I would like to become better at signing. I have taken sign 1 class and
practice with a workmate who is deaf and am learning from him. Being so busy
it's hard to take classes.Do you know of a home study on cd-rom?

SUBJECT:
Re:Job Search/re-location  Date:  96-06-10 19:57:47 EST
From:  SCroc69521

Hi, I just got on-line and can't believe how many deaf educators are out
here.. I've been teaching for 14 years and am the only K-8 teacher in my
city.. So, I have the 1 room school house with all the deaf kids in my class.
I'm thinking of relocating too.. to either N. CA. or somewhere near New
Mexico, or Arizona, or even Las Vegas... I'm not sure I want to stay in the
field but I'm curious to know what the job outlook is out in the West.. I'm
in Mass. now, so any help would be appreciated.. I'd also like to share in
some teaching ideas or strategies anyone may have.. Thanks..Sue

SUBJECT:
Re:Assessment  Date:  96-06-10 21:03:06 EST
From:  TCHER

to:barberann
Contact Val Taylor at the Ernest C Drury School in Milton Ontario.  Mailing
address is 255 Ontario Street South, Milton,Ontario  L9T 2M5.   She may be
ableto help you.

SUBJECT:  Deaf Ed masters???  Date:  96-06-16 21:47:54 EST
From:  JDOrcutt

My husband is trying to decide where to get his MBA and at the same time I
would like to pursue a M.A. in Deaf Ed.  Do you know of any programs at or
near: Stanford (CA), UCLA (CA), Dartmouth (NH), Cornell (NY), and University
of Texas.  I have received some info about UT but haven't heard any opinions
about the school.  I am new to the internet, so if you have any suggestions
on where I might find more info, please fill me in.
Thanks for your help.
J. Orcutt

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-06-17 22:08:42 EST
From:  MarkMrohs

I am a teacher of DHH kids. How about trying videos that use sign language.
Gallaudet Book Store has lots of fairy tales that are acted and signed. You
could make them available to him and see if this works. Also I would
recommend having him play with other children his age who sign. Maybe that
would make it more"OK".   Good luck.     Eliza

SUBJECT:  Re:Education of DHH  Date:  96-06-19 22:20:00 EST
From:  MarRigby

I taught self-contained classes for the deaf and hearing impaired from Sept.
'74 until June 1984, when the powers-that-be decided that it was less
expensive to send them to a regional program (for oral-aural students) and
ASD for those students who depended on total communication. I would like to
return to the field in the near future, and am wondering what is new in
methods and materials. Any good sources out there?

Marilyn

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  96-06-20 23:04:58 EST
From:  GldnOakBar

I am looking over my friends shoulder>  Been in deaf ed, 15 yrs,
speech/launguage pathologist 3 yrs.  Best suggestion.  Get interperture in
classroom but also have time 1/2 day study hall where you would be able to
support and contiune speech/launguage process.
A.  interperture/tutor  B. Stress launguage, basics, reading, etc., C.
playtime is best teacher.

Remember they are only 5 years old, let them play!

SUBJECT:  Re:Signing for
emergency per  Date:  96-06-20 23:16:31 EST
From:  GldnOakBar

Most ASL programs are taught from a sign language book,  No specific program
made for emergency sign; however, recommed that you contact.  Ky. Disaster
and Emergency Services, Frankfort, Ky.  ASK them to contact Boyle Co.DES
Director, who will put you in contact with the fire chief.  Boyle Co.  has
the KY. School for the Deaf.  someone there can help you.  If that fails
contact Ephraim McDowell Hospital, Danville, Ky 40422 ask them for ER
personel training for deaf.
A progarm does exist; but, it was hand made for KY.   Best bet make your own
program and publish, it would benefit more than just your team.  I was T&E
officer for three counties for 17 years while I lived in Ky.  Good Luck!

SUBJECT:
Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-06-20 23:21:10 EST
From:  GldnOakBar

Hard love, let him sink or swim.  Place him in a School for the Deaf, where
he will be forced to learn the language OR find an oral program!

SUBJECT:  Need
Money:Grants  Date:  96-06-20 23:44:39 EST
From:  UFTComDep

Looking for a source for grants so we can establish a computer lab connecting
deaf and hearing impaired students to AOL and the Internet.  Our district
says that they can't afford to install tel lines. Does anyone know if AOL
offers any assistance? E-mail to us at [e-mail] and [e-mail].
Thanks in advance for any leads.

SUBJECT:  looking for a friend  Date:  96-06-30 22:12:30 EST
From:  JERSYGRL1

 I teach special education and have taken several sign language classes.
Unfortunately, I have been unable to use my new signing skills regularly.  I
am very willing to volunteer time to help the hearing impaired, however I
have been unsuccessful in finding a place.  I live in central New Jersey and
I am available all summer.  Would it be rude to ask for a deaf friend?


SUBJECT:  Cued Speech  Date:  96-07-01 08:57:48 EST
From:  CUEFLORIDA

You can learn Cued Speech in Houston on July 16 through 28 or in Orlando on
July 19-21.  Contact CUEFLORIDA@AOL for information or call (941)
355-4194.

SUBJECT:  Re:Cued Speech  Date:  96-07-04 15:43:45 EST
From:  APepper435

I would be interested to see how you pair cued speech and sign language. I
was under the impression that cued speech is an oral method.

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed
masters???  Date:  96-07-05 03:19:29 EST
From:  Norski Dee

   Calif St Univ. Northridge ( So. Calif.) is very good in the MA of Deaf Ed.
Stronly advise it . Good luck and any further questions pls e- mail
Norski  Dee

SUBJECT:  Re:Reading for deaf students  Date:  96-07-07 12:21:15 EST
From:  DWatson525

Yes I do!!! The probelm with reading and deaf students is that they are
presented with two problems...1. they are continually translating from one
language to another WHILE they are trying to read and comprehend the text. 2.
They do not have a phonetic base to assist them in reading.  If the text were
composed of their first language, there'd be no problem. Unfortunately it
isn't.

So the probelm lies with in giving the deaf a phonetic decoding/endcoding so
that they can read a spoken language, which is based on sounds. Of course,
their ability to HEAR these sounds are limited to their functional hearing.
So some type of visual phonetic representation is needed to give them the
base needed to read and comprehend a second language. (I'm assuming signs are
used in this class) If the child is oral, this visual phonetic system would
clarify a spoken language clearly and omitt the guess work that's prevelant
with lip reading.

This visual phonetic system, Cued Speech, was developed in 1965, by Dr. Orin
Cornett, at Galludet University. What prompted him was the EXACT concern you
seem to have....deaf students and their reading skills.  If you'd like to
know more about it,
you can contact [e-mail], [e-mail], or the National Cued
Speech Assoc. at [e-mail]. The NCSA's snail mail add. is NCSA,  p. o. box
31345, Raleigh, NC, phone # [phone]. Hope this gives you a place to
start.
Good luck!!!!
D.

SUBJECT:  Computer Literacy/deaf  Date:  96-07-11 08:42:29 EST
From:  Mar81057

I need to develop goals and objectives in computer literacy for the youmg
deaf child age 5-14.There must be some IEP's published out there. Can anyone
help?

SUBJECT:  Re:  Help for ASL  Date:  96-07-11 16:12:15 EST
From:  MCDER1776

I have had success with a reluctant 10 year old using the CD Rom "American
Sign Language Dictionary".
I programmed in the signs I wanted to introduce, and
then he practiced identifying them on the computer.
He loved it!  It also contains concentration type games matching signs or the
manual alphabet.  Kids love computers.

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed Jobsm  Date:  96-07-11 21:14:17 EST
From:  TheFluid1

my daughter is a senior in high school  in Il. She has been taking sign
language for 3 yrs and has been volunteering in the special ed program at her
school. Any suggestions for schools in the midwest that have great special ed
programs?

SUBJECT:  Re:Help with music ed for de  Date:  96-07-13 08:21:52 EST
From:  Dblmfl

Larnott,

     You may have heard it before, but, I have found that young deaf and
hard-of-hearing children love movement and rhythm.  It also helps to link
this with auditory training and helping them to recognize sounds, volume, and
pitch.  That would be a big help to their teacher, I'm sure.  Check with
local resources on how to use their FM systems with your class and how loud
you can make the recorded music without hurting their ears or the hearing
students' ears.  THANKS for your willingness to help these children.  It does
my heart good to hear about that.
                                        DBLMFL

SUBJECT:  Deaf Ed. (Post Grad.)
FL.??  Date:  96-07-15 22:13:39 EST
From:  Eri1016

I am a special educator with a Masters in Varying Exceptionalities.  I am
interested in  becoming certified to educate children with hearing
impairments.  Where in  Fl can I study??  Thanks!

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed Jobs  Date:  96-07-17 10:29:50 EST
From:  CanteIshte

I have dual BA's in Education of the Hearing Impaired and Elementary
Education... am Hard-of-hearing myself, would like to relocate to AK...anyone
knowing of job possibilites, please Email me at [e-mail]

SUBJECT:
Re:Deaf Ed Jobs  Date:  96-07-17 10:34:24 EST
From:  CanteIshte

from personal experience...... don't go to the collier county
area.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SUBJECT:  nonverbal child  Date:  96-07-18 20:41:04 EST
From:  MCCnTMM

I am trying to get information regarding the education of noverbal children.
Can anyone give me any help as to where I can find this information on AOL or
the Internet.

Also, I am trying to find if there is any way to access past issues of
journals... speceifically the
"Journal of Speech and Hearing".

I would appreciate any help given to me..... Thank You.....

SUBJECT:  Help a new
teacher!  Date:  96-07-18 23:42:21 EST
From:  DRuminski

Hi!   I just accepted my first teaching position at a school for the deaf and
I could really use some advice.  I will be teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
English and Reading.  Any ideas for first week activities, units, and -
especially - age- and language-appropriate novels, etc. would be a big help.
Responses can be posted here or through e-mail to DRuminski.  Thanks a
bunch!

SUBJECT:  Re:Help a new teacher!  Date:  96-07-20 18:38:38 EST
From:  KySigner

My students love video tape lessons--I often do a unit on a book or short
story and then have them act it out while being videotaped.  Or for more
creativity have them work in groups and rewrite the ending, etc., then
videotape them.  You can also get them to interview people in the school and
write articles for a newspaper (lots of good and easy software to produce
one) or a newscast--videotape again.  If you are in a school for the deaf,
you might find a local public school that teaches ASL as a foreign language
and get video pals for your students--those projects can easily last a full
year, culminating with a picnic etc. with both classes getting together at
the end of the year.

SUBJECT:  Re:Interpreting  Date:  96-07-20 18:47:51 EST
From:  KySigner

For info on certification you should contact  the Registry of Interpreters
for the Deaf, Inc.  or the National Association of the Deaf. They are the
only national organizations which certify interpreters.  RID's current
president Daniel Burch and can be reached via email at
[e-mail]           He can give you more info.  I will tell
you that it is a long and expensive process.  Sorry I don't have an email
address for NAD, but you can get their phone number from directory
assistance--The home office is on Thayer Ave. in Silver Spring , MD.
Currently RID and NAD have separate evaluation systems, but there are plans
to combine them into one national test.  Only one state that I know of issues
certification and that is Texas.  Several states require interpreters to be
either nationally certified, or licensed by the state.  Usually the licenses
come from the Dept. of Education.

     Locally, I would suggest you contact your local speech and hearing
center and ask for the name of their interpreter coordinator.  Contact me if
you need more info.  Don't give up if that is what you really want to do,
because there is a tremendous shortage of good interpreters.  I began my
interpreting career while I was teaching deaf students, and I am now
certified and still doing both jobs (but NEVER at the same time!!!)  Good
luck.

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-07-20 18:52:18 EST
From:  KySigner

Rocketboy--ASL is NOT "baby talk"!!!!  It is recognized as a formal
language--some places label it a foreign language, but it is more
appropriately called a second language.  If you were to literally translate
ANY foreign language into English, people would call that translation "baby
talk" or "bad English".  You can never translate verbatim from one lang. to
another.  Ask any United Nations interpreter.
     As for Cued Speech, it is NOT a language--it is only a system, much like
Morse Code or Braille.  It can not be used by itself (only to supplement
speechreading).  Comparing Cue with ASL is like comparing apples and oranges.
Also for your info, some ASL users have used CS when learning foreign
languages, but they would never use it to communicate with friends.

SUBJECT:
Hearing Imp. Teacher Needed!  Date:  96-07-24 12:18:47 EST
From:  KCsmilesl

Tupelo, Mississippi, Public School System needs a teacher for the Hearing
Impaired for the 1996-97 school year.  Please call Jean Smith, SPED Director
at [phone] if interested.
Thank you.

SUBJECT:  DHH Jobs in IL??  Date:  96-07-31 14:43:22 EST
From:  JenLScott

     Hi!  I'm a 95 grad of IL State University in DHH and am looking for job
postings for IL; specifically the central IL area.  I'm new to the internet
and AOL so if anyone can help me out by pointing me in the right direction
for postings or even a job possibility, I would be very grateful.  I also do
interpreting (well, transliterating) and would be interested in something
salaried in that area, also.
     Is there a chat area or topic time that we could get on once a week or
something to exchange ideas, etc??  I would be interested in starting one up
if there is sufficient interest.  Please e-mail me at [e-mail].
:-)

SUBJECT:  HELP WITH HEARING IMPAIRED  Date:  96-08-01 17:18:45 EST
From:  Latinsi

I am mentoring a hearing impaired (not deaf) Spanish speaking 14 yr. old who
wants to learn the English language. How can I help him and keep him
motivated.He is very smart wand wants to study architecture.

SUBJECT:  Re:HELP
WITH HEARING IMPAIRE  Date:  96-08-03 08:19:20 EST
From:  CTSuess

I had a hard of hearing Spanish student.  He came at the end of the year with
one day's notice.  I downloaded several English-Spanish programs from AOL.
There were different levels: just words, pharases and sentences.  The
programs went either way; Spanish-English and English-Spanish.  They are set
up in a game format.  I learned a little Spanish too.  It was a good start.
Plus it was visual.  I also found that his grasp of Spanish was a little
lacking also.  It helped me because I do not know Spanish.  Hope this
helps.

SUBJECT:  EBD and the hearing impaired  Date:  96-08-11 14:21:17 EST
From:  EmeraldMSS

I am a teacher of the hearing impaired.  My day school for HI has set up a
unit for students we serve who are severely EBD. I have been named to teach
the highschool class.  My privous experience has been with elementary and
preschool children and with multi-handicapped hearing impaired children.
Anyone who is invovled with a similar class or has had similar experience, I
could really use your ideas, what worked for you, what didn't, activities,
ideas and things you did to keep yourself focused, healthy and calm.  Thanks.


[e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching Regular Ed to Si  Date:  96-08-12 23:27:27 EST
From:  VirgiCro

Hi I have a friend whois deaf but who is wonderful with ASL and kids. She
lives in Winder and might be interested in helping you out. If you are
interested, please e-mail me at VirgiCro @aol.com.

SUBJECT:  Re:Teaching reg ed
ASL  Date:  96-08-12 23:30:09 EST
From:  VirgiCro

Hi This is VirgiCro (Virginia). I will be teaching ASL to high school
students this year as a pilot project in NJ in lieu of a foreign language. I
would love to chat with you on some of my ideas if you have the time. I am
looking to apply for grant money for next summer to attend Gallaudet's summer
programs to tune up my fluency. Please contact me at VirgiCro @aol.com-
Thanks so much - Virginia M. Cronin

SUBJECT:  Re:nonverbal child  Date:  96-08-14 15:21:27 EST
From:  TimTrina

Hello, I subscribe to JSHR.  The number to call for ordering back issues is
Product Sales at (301)  897-5700 ext. 218.  You can also find back issues in
the periodicals section of university and state university libraries. Hope
this helps.

Trina

SUBJECT:  Teacher Position in Orlando  Date:  96-08-14 22:16:15 EST
From:  PHenshaw

WANTED IMMEDIATELY:

     Full-time teacher of the deaf for self-contained and mainstreamed
program in Orange County, Florida (Orlando) public high school.  Current
program has 25 students, 2 teachers, and 5 interpreters.  To get more info,
call Pam Henshaw at [phone] ext. 526 and leave voice mail message or
e-mail at [e-mail].  To apply for the position, call Cathy Crawford
or Jeri Hanna at [phone].

SUBJECT:  Is it ever 2 early    Date:  96-08-18 10:07:22 EST
From:  Mikie140

I'm interested inteaching deaf students in the furure.I'm 14 yrs. old and i
was wondering if now is to early to learn sign language?I can use it now alot
should i learn it???


Mikie [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Re:Is it ever 2 early    Date:  96-08-18 20:10:33 EST
From:  SusanS29

Mikie it's never too early to learn it, and I would think it would be a great
advantage to be fluent in it before you get to college.

SUBJECT:  Reviews  Date:  96-08-22 11:50:01 EST
From:  AmyPooh669

Hi! I teach both ASL and SEE in an in-home program designed to help parents
with deaf and MH children. I have no problem with the lessons, but I am tired
of doing the same old reviews over and over! Can anyone give me any
suggestions of some fun and creative ways to design review lessons? Please
e-mail me at AmyPooh669. All suggestions appreciated!!!

SUBJECT:  Re:Help with
music ed for de  Date:  96-08-22 11:55:30 EST
From:  AmyPooh669

One of the most important things you can do when working with deaf children
is to give them something visual! Use pictures and other aids to enhance the
music lesson. All children like to play instruments; even if they can't hear
them, they can feel the sounds they make. Tambourines, small drums and other
instruments delight every player. Get the kids PHYSICALLY involved in the
music, teach a dance or movements to the beat. Ask the kids for their ideas,
and use some of them! You don't have to hear to appreciate and enjoy
music!!!

SUBJECT:  Re:Learnign Sign Language  Date:  96-08-22 12:00:57 EST
From:  AmyPooh669

First you and your husband need to decide which sign system u would like to
use, ASL or SEE. There are several excellent dictionaries and manuals that
have videotapes designed to go with them. A few are: ABC: A Basic course in
Communication, Learning ASL, and Teaching and Learning Signing Exact English.
The best ASL dictionary I have ever found is titled "The American Sign
Language Dictionary", which was compiled by Elaine Costello and published by
Random House. I believe there is also a CD-ROM version of this dictionary.
Good Luck to you both, and to Rory!

SUBJECT:  Re:Interpreting  Date:  96-08-22 12:04:11 EST
From:  AmyPooh669

Hi! I'm a 'terp from KS...maybe this will help. Look up your state comission
for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. They will have all the information u need
to get going on the right track. They can also keep u apprised of up and
coming legislation that affects Deaf and HOH people, as well as professional
events u might be interested in. If u run into a dead-end, feel free to mail
me! AmyPooh669

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as first language  Date:  96-08-22 12:13:45 EST
From:  AmyPooh669

As u know by now, this is a very heated debate! I am a hearing person who
grew up exposed to SEE (a form of sign language that has a one-to-one
correspondance of signs to spoken English). I am an interpreter at the
college level, and I also teach both ASL and SEE. No, ASL does NOT have to be
a child's first language. It can be English! I have found that SEE is very
useful at home and in the classroom setting, and is an aid to better English
skills. If your daughter can hear some, and is doing well with English, there
is no reason why she can't have both! Most of my friends (who are deaf) grew
up in a public school setting with SEE. They have good English skills and
communicate very well. However, we all also use ASL on a regular basis, as it
is a rich and colorful language that affords expression that is simply not
found in spoken English. My advice to you is this: do what you, not the
school, thinks is best for your daughter at this time. Remember, you can
always change or adapt your usage to your families needs. Your daughter will
not be in school her entire life, and it is your job to help give her the
tools she needs to be happy and successful. Let her give you clues about what
she needs and wants and follow her lead!!!

SUBJECT:  Re:culture & deaf education  Date:  96-08-22 12:15:54 EST
From:  AmyPooh669

Write to my boyfriend, who is deaf, and who will pursue a master in deaf ed.
at Educatrman.

SUBJECT:  Re:Non-verbal students  Date:  96-08-22 14:55:49 EST
From:  IA HWKI 94

Hi...I am a new teacher of students 18-21 with moderate/severe disabilites in
a transition program. I am looking for ideas for one of my students....a 20
year old female who is deaf.  She reads lips but does no verbalizations of
her own.  I am looking into some voice synth. software for my CD ROM...any
ideas would be greatly appreciated...as would any other ideas!!!

Thanks...Sarah

SUBJECT:  Teaching ASL  Date:  96-08-24 22:12:33 EST
From:  KySigner

Amy, Virginia and other ASL teachers... Go to the Foreign Language Message
Board--there is now a board for ASL teachers!!! :)

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first
language  Date:  96-08-24 22:15:06 EST
From:  KySigner

The important thing is not which method to use (because you will find
advocates with strong arguments on both sides), but the consistency--You must
give your deaf child as much exposure to language as possible, as early as
possible!  I used to work with the SKI*HI program, which teaches parents how
to work with their deaf children, ages birth - 3 yrs.  Email me if you have
specific questions, or if I can be of any help.

SUBJECT:  Re:Reviews  Date:  96-08-25 09:47:15 EST
From:  HLC 594

Hi!

I don't have any suggestions but would like to talk to you more about the
work you are doing.  I teach in a public school class for children with
multiple handicaps.

I have severel students who are deaf/multihandicapped.  I have not been able
to find many people who work with this population to share with and learn
from.

Interested?

-Holly

SUBJECT:  teaching oral HOH students  Date:  96-08-25 22:43:59 EST
From:  NorShhhMom

I am a mother of a 9yo HOH son he is mainstreamed going into 4th grade.  He
has a TOD and speech therapist.  Most of the time I feel the TOD doesn't know
what to do for him.  In 1st grade he told her he did not want to be signed to
anymore.  He does fine with auditory cues, but needs practice in auditory
training which I find the TOD does not have much experience in and the speech
therapist doesn't feel it is her role.  I perceive that "deaf/HOH educational
practices" are really for the profoundly deaf who is manual.  I get so
frustrated to find information specifically addressing the HOH kid who hears
pretty good with his hearing aids.  These children had special challenges
trying to hear through poor aucostics, missing auditory cues, interfering
noises, etc...

If anyone out there shares the same frustrations I would love to hear from
you.  E-mail me at NorShhhMom.  Thanks

SUBJECT:  RE: Deaf education  Date:  96-08-27 01:00:26 EST
From:  AmparoS

I have a deaf 9 year old daughter.  She has been mainstreamed full time since
kindergarten in a regular public school.  An interpreter is provided to her
at all times.  There is a special day class for the deaf on campus.  She is a
GATE student but does not excel in her regular academic classes.  We are a
hearing family but we all sign SEE at home.  I feel she would benefit from
more interaction with other deaf children and families.  Any
suggestions?

SUBJECT:  Re:RE: Deaf education  Date:  96-08-27 05:48:22 EST
From:  SCroc69521

Hi, I am a teacher of the deaf and I really feel your 9 yr. old would benefit
alot from meeting other deaf kids. Do you have an Office of Deafness, or
someplace you could get info from on deaf events or happenings in your area?
Does your child have other deaf classmates? I teach in public school but have
10 kids in my class and only mainstream them where it's appropriate.. It's a
challenge.. but they enjoy both their worlds..Let me know if I can be of more
help..Sue

SUBJECT:  Re:College Grants?  Date:  96-08-27 18:18:57 EST
From:  Peppytony

You might want to try asking in the deaf and hard of hearing bulletin boards
about this. There is a folder for schools etc. In keyword type: deaf,   then
go into bulletin/ message boards... good luck.

SUBJECT:  Re:Reading for deaf
students  Date:  96-08-29 20:10:53 EST
From:  MRS77

anyone out there know where I can go for job listings for a teacher of spec.
ed. deaf students
please e-mail me at [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  adv/dis for sign in elem.  Date:  96-08-29 22:37:01 EST
From:  H20 BUG26

Hi everyone, i'm a student going for my masters in ed. going crazy because I
had a paper due yesterday.  My topic is the advantages and disadvantages of
adding sign to the elem. curriculum. I  believe that with the increasing
numbers of students being mainstreamed that it would be a great benefit for
both the hearing and non-hearing students to be able to communicate.
Unfortunately, I can not find any research to confirm or deny my hypothesis.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Please e-mail me because i doubt i
could find this page again.  Thank you in advance for your time----Tammy
e-mail me at h20bug26

SUBJECT:  Re:Reviews  Date:  96-09-05 12:53:54 EST
From:  IA HWKI 94

Hi...I am teacher of a student with Deafness and moderate mental
disabilities.  She is 19 going on 20 and we are looking for ideas for working
with her...anyone with ideas for jobs and activities...please email at:
iahwki94

SUBJECT:  speech/gifted  Date:  96-09-08 23:07:29 EST
From:  Aslisa1216

Hi, my name is Lisa Allan and I am a grad student in deaf ed at U of North
Florida.  I am researching two topics this semester.  I would very much
appreciate input.

The first is teaching speech to deaf/hoh students.  Beneficial, waste of
time...?

The second is the appropriatness of placement of deaf/hoh gifted students.
Are his/her needs being met...should he/she be somewhere else....?

Please indicate if you are deaf/hearing/hoh, parent/teacher/student.  I will
be happy to share my results with you.  Feel free to e-mail me privatly.
Thanks for your time.

Lisa
aslisa1216

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed Jobs  Date:  96-09-11 15:45:04 EST
From:  SwtTxLdy

I am a deaf education teacher in McAllen, Texas.  Our Regional Day School
Program is currently looking for a teacher to fill a deaf education position
at the middle school level.  If anyone is interested, please contact the
following.

             Dan Diffee, Director RDSPD McAllen , Texas
             [phone]

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Studen  Date:  96-09-11 18:10:17 EST
From:  LeeannLTL

Dear Lori, I just got your msg. today.  I am a deaf teacher, who was raised
oral.  I have 5 deaf students in my inclusion class. They are doing very
well, with their hearing peers.  I have shown them that there are people out
there who are deaf and have succeeded.  I also sign fluently, and that
encourages them also.  I encourage you to look into doing more for those who
need help and to sign with them.  Good luck!

SUBJECT:  VSDB teachers/
certification  Date:  96-09-11 21:34:25 EST
From:  Aslisa1216

Hi, I was wondering if any Virginia School for the Deaf teachers can tell me
the requirements for teaching in VA and in that school...certification,
experience, degree, sign skill, and anything that I could be doing to really
add to my resume.  I am a deaf ed grad student, will do my internship in
January, graduate in August with certification, and hopefully get hired
somewhere (preferablly VSDB) in Sept.  Thanks!

Lisa

SUBJECT:  deaf education--schools  Date:  96-09-13 06:41:00 EST
From:  Jabybaby

I am going to go back to school and get my masters in deaf education.  Does
anyone know of a university/college with a good program in this field.  I
currently live in Atlanta and would prefer to stay in the area, However, I
would appreciate info. on any schools.  Thank YOu.

Julie

SUBJECT:  Re:deaf education--schools  Date:  96-09-13 17:32:31 EST
From:  JMARSH1967

Check out Georgia State University.  Just call them.  I went to University of
North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.  They have a great program too.

Jmarsh1967

SUBJECT:  interpreter tutor position  Date:  96-09-15 19:08:50 EST
From:  MissB19103

School in NH looking for full time interpreter tutor to work with multiply
handicapped deaf students .  If interested contact Human Resources, Crotched
Mt. Rehab Center, Greenfield, NH  o3047
603-547-3311  ext 212

SUBJECT:  NCID Clearinghouse info  Date:  96-09-15 19:18:13 EST
From:  AndriaGEE

Hi! Just wanted to let interested educators know there is a clearinghouse
available free of charge with valuable information... call 202-651-5105... we
do research for you, connect you with services, assistive devices, etc.


SUBJECT:  Deaf/Multiple disabilities job  Date:  96-09-15 19:25:18 EST
From:  AndriaGEE

Hi,
   I went back to school because I thought I wanted a PHD-smile... I want to
go back to the classroom!  I am presently employed at the National
INformation Center on Deafness, Gallaudet... have 20+ years, skilled in sign,
lots of interesting talents and experiences.  Looking for friendly community
and moderate climate. Please email if u know of any positions...  NICD is a
great place to work but I miss the classroom.

SUBJECT:  Re:multi-handicapped/HOH  Date:  96-09-16 21:24:56 EST
From:  Atltola

I am also an DHH Itinerant teacher and really need help with 2 kids who  are
DHH and also have CP. One has severe tactile defensiveness, which I am just
now learning about and need more info. The more involved 4 year boy can not
keep is amplification on because of involuntary and voluntary head movements.
Please give me any suggestions that you have. Thanks.
EGH

SUBJECT:  Re:deaf education Masters prog  Date:  96-09-16 22:51:30 EST
From:  Terytoes

Fresno State has a wonderful program! But youhalf to travel to CA!

SUBJECT:
masters program questions  Date:  96-09-18 17:54:49 EST
From:  OLLIEGA

This may sound ignorant but... I am a recent graduate with my certification
in early childhood ed.  I want to start on my masters shortly.  My question
is.. what is the difference in a masters in deaf education and a masters in
hearing imparment?  I originally wanted a masters in deaf ed, but there are
no schools in Georgia that offer the program.  Georgia state however offers
one in Hearing imparemtne.  I just don't know what exactly the difference
is..  Any help is appreciated.  Thank you.  Julie

SUBJECT:  Re:Cochear Implant
parent mai.  Date:  96-09-21 17:40:53 EST
From:  MiMiCook

I am a special ed teacher working with a student in 8th grade with a cochlear
implant.  He is fully included.  Tried emailing you, but invalid name came
up.  If you want to correspond, email me ([e-mail])

SUBJECT:  Deaf Ed
Jobs!!  Date:  96-09-23 21:24:15 EST
From:  Awacked

I agree with the previous reply.  MISSOURI is in great need!! I Student
taught at Missouri School for the deaf three years ago. I couldn't move
because my husband is in the military in Oklahoma, but I had several job
offers!! If Missouri isn't feasable, no matter where you are, because of ADA,
interpreters are always needed, call the local branch of Human Services, or
State Voc- Rehab and ask about interpreter certification!!  Good Luck!!  It's
a rewarding field, but not many willing people to take the time to learn
about the culture, or the opportunities.

SUBJECT:  Re:SPEECH ACQUIS.-HEARING IM  Date:  96-09-23 21:27:04 EST
From:  Awacked

Contact Galludet University, thier media center has many, many, many
references.  Also if  you have access to a pre school for the deaf, I mean
young children, around 2 or 3, it's amazing how different the language
aquisition is, both in Sign Language, and English.

SUBJECT:  Re:Language and
Speech Aquis  Date:  96-09-23 21:31:21 EST
From:  Awacked

Assimple  as this will sound, a lot of parents don't realize how many "signs"
are already in our everyday language. General gestures( shruggs, points,
illustrators etc), but if it doesn't work, try asking them to watch some
movies ( with thier children) "Children of a lessor God", and Silent Cry,
both are Marlie Matlin movies, Don't forget about Miss America, and maybe
introduce her to other adults who sign, and use speech.

SUBJECT:  Re:Assessment  Date:  96-09-23 21:34:21 EST
From:  Awacked

Plenty!!!  Language Arts Curriculum Guide, Gallaudet University (Kendall
Demonstration Elementry School) and also any Speech-Language Pathologist can
help with language assessments especially for pre-school aged children.. Good
Luck

SUBJECT:  Re:College Grants?  Date:  96-09-23 21:37:53 EST
From:  Awacked

Go to your local Library, look for the scholorship aid books. There are some
scholorships for individuals who are deaf through the Alexander Bel Grahm
foundation, and Always apply for federal aid,(call Galladet's FA office),
many times goverment will allow up to 1500.00 semester in grants, and also
check with voc-rehab, many times they have been known to pay for books,and
supplies. As a graduate, I know , every thing helps!! Good Luck!!

SUBJECT:
Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Studen  Date:  96-09-29 17:34:20 EST
From:  User422376

I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON A PROPOSAL TO EDUCATE HEARING TEACHERS IN THE USE
OF SIGN LANGUAGE.  I WORK IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AFTE HAVING WORKED AS
AN AIDE IN A SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF.

I'M LOOKING FOR ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO
INSTITUTE A PROGRAM IN WHICH I WOULD TEACH HEARING TEACHERS SIGN LANGUAGE.

AS TEACHERS IN THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SETTING, WOULD YOU PARTICIPATE IN A
TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SIGN LANGUAGE.

AS STUDENTS, WOULD YOU FEEL YOU WOULD BE BETTER ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR
TEACHER, IF HE/SHE AT LEAST KNEW SOME SIGN LANGUAGE?

AS STUDENTS, WOULD YOU STILL FEEL THE NEED FOR AN AIDE IF YOUR TEACHER WAS
WELL VERSED IN SIGN LANGUAGE?

AS STUDENTS, MAINSTREAMED INTO THE CLASSROOM, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ISSUES YOU
HAVE TO DEAL WITH DAY TO DAY?  WITH FACULTY?  WITH ADMNISTRATION?WITH OTHER
CLASSMATES?

WHAT ARE STUDENT SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER PREPARED TEACHERS IN DEALING WITH A
NEW SITUATION THAT HAS NEVER ARISEN IN THEIR CLASSROOM BEFORE, SUCH AS HAVING
A CHILD THERE WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HEAR OR HEARS VERY LITTLE?  HOW CAN WE
HELP MAKE IT EASIER?


 THE SCHOOL WILL NOT HIRE A DEAF PERSON.  THEREFORE, I, AS A HEARING PERSON
WANT TO INSTITUE SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP REG. ED TEACHERS BE ABLE TO
COMMUNICATE BETTER WITH MAINSTREAMED HEARING IMPAIRED/DEAF CHILDREN IN OUR
SCHOOLS.

I REALIZE THIS MAY, AT TIMES, BE A CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT, YET I BELIEVE , IF
ANYTHING, IT WILL HELP TEACHERS TO BE BETTER ABLE TO HANDLE THE SITUATION
SHOULD IT ARISE IN THEIR CLASSROOM.

I WOULD REALILY APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK FROM HEARING, DEAF, HEARING IMPAIRED
TEACHERS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS.  PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT 422376 @AOL.COM

SUBJECT:
Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Studen  Date:  96-09-29 17:51:18 EST
From:  SusanS29

Thank you for the post, but please -- don't use ALLCAPS when you post. It's
hard to read, and it's how we show that we're "SHOUTING" on line.

Thanks.

SusanS29, Host

SUBJECT:  Deaf/Computer Education  Date:  96-10-01 17:29:39 EST
From:  Sascha1

I have an 8 year old client who is deaf, developmentally disabled and some
mild behaviors.  He is not in deaf school or mainstreamed because of
behavior.  He has his own computer and learns well on it, but there is no
material specifically for deaf children, who read minimally.  Can you
help?

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-10-12 12:00:15 EST
From:  LLBizhan

Satyre EMT,
This note is over one year old....I'm curious how you're progress is coming
along with your son.   I am a teacher at the California School for the Deaf
in Fremont.
Instead of teaching your son ASL, just start using it among the family and
naturally bring your child into the conversation.  He wants to be the same as
you and may feel that he's different if expected to use sign only when you
are conversing with him directly.
Again, I hope this problem has been solved.
I teach in the Jr. High department and have seen so many incoming students
who have been cheated out of an education.  They have not used ASL and other
Bilingual Educational techniques and the children are the ones who have
suffered.   Then they send them to us and we are expected to pick up the
pieces.
Good Luck again.


SUBJECT:  His parents DON'T Sign  Date:  96-10-15 17:42:53 EST
From:  MC Fritz

HELP!!! I am a Deaf Educator in mainstream program.

I am frustrated and highly concerned!!!!!

I have a kindergaten student who's expressive language is minimal.  He has
been through our early-intervention program for 4 years.

 I happen to think the program is good....lots of language exposure, ASL,
SEE, Voice!   Yet, his expressive and receptive lanaguge is much below what
it should be.  We are doing our best but we need family help as well.

But, parents don't sign !!!Through the years, they've been offered free sign
classes, we've done home visits, provided tons of information, What can I do
to motivate or make them understand the absolute critical imprtance of
modeling language for their child in the home?  Parents out there....what
more can I say to these parents?

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-10-15 23:22:37 EST
From:  Joeloga

Hi.  Just a suggestion.  If you could find out about the possiblity of any
local deaf communitty events that may feature a deaf story teller, my guess
is that your son may not turn his head quite so quickly.  Check with your
local resource center or res. school or deaf ed. program and find out if
there are any upcoming get togethers planned where story telling using asl
would be involved.  Being around peers who sign is also a huge incentive.
Good luck!
Joe in Tucson

SUBJECT:  res. vs. mainstream  Date:  96-10-15 23:36:05 EST
From:  Joeloga

i am currently working on a research project and looking at the current state
of affairs in us state residential schools for the deaf.  with all of the
debate about least restrictive environment and just what is the most
appropriate setting for deaf students, there has been a large exodus from
state res. schools and into public mainstream programs.  the info i am
interested in is not necessarily to engage in the debate about which setting
is more appropriate, but i am rather interested in just what is happening in
other res. schools around the country??  are there folks out there who would
be interested sharing some insight as to the "state of affairs" in their
local res. schools regarding enrollment, trends, etc.?  thanks much
joe

SUBJECT:  rural deaf ed  Date:  96-10-20 12:20:12 EST
From:  Queenouniv

I currently teach three deaf students in rural Texas.  I am hoping to find
suggestions for cultural and social experiences for my three boys ages 10,
11, and thirteen.  Does anyone have possible pen pals--email or otherwise for
my students.  Their written language is relatively limited (first to second
grade) but their motiviation for communication is high.  Anyone who has
suggestions for raising their reading level would also be appreciated.
Thanks Sarah

[e-mail]

SUBJECT:  HALLOWEEN IDEAS   Date:  96-10-20 14:01:34 EST
From:  TEACHER333

        I am desperately searching for lessons and/or ideas to complete a
Halloween unit for a class of 6 deaf kindergarteners: 2 are profoundly deaf,
2 are severly deaf, and 2 have been successfully cochlear implanted.
Halloween is just around the corner, so please e-mail TEACHER333@aol as soon
as possible, PLEASE!  Thanks so much.....

SUBJECT:  Nephew needs your help...  Date:  96-10-21 12:04:10 EST
From:  LEXICONS

I have a six-year-old nephew with a profound sensorineural hearing loss
unilaterally. His audiologist has suggested an auditory training unit in
which the teacher wears a microphone and a speaker is placed in the ceiling.
The teacher's voice will be amplified to a level 12db above noise level.
The teacher is very receptive although the school is private and cannot
afford the unit.  Any ideas on grants available or possible funding ideas
will be greatly appreciated.  Estimated cost of the unit is $850.
Thanks so much for your time.  He's a great kid! LEXICON


SUBJECT:  Re:Nephew needs your help...  Date:  96-10-23 17:07:57 EST
From:  Nbowneg

Hi.
I'm a teacher in upstate NY. We have had help in the past from the Lions in
getting TTYs for kids who couldn't pay for them. Maybe they'd be able to help
you.
Nancy

SUBJECT:  Deafness and Cerebral Palsy  Date:  96-10-23 19:24:41 EST
From:  Atltola

I have four year old student with severe CP who is profoundly Deaf. I need
ideas on how to assess his receptive sign learning and any ideas on how to
increases his learning in general. He is in a special school DH class but his
mom feels he is normal kid in a CP body. Home language is not English and
school language is. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated in terms of
teaching and assessment. Thanks.

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Studen  Date:  96-10-27 13:51:34 EST
From:  JHoltzi

I teach science to deaf students in a school for the deaf. I find that the
majority of students I receive are language delayed. Their written language
is more than two years below grade level. This can be caused by a combination
of things.

HOME: Parents and siblings stop talking to the deaf child, instead "putting"
him/her where they want him/her, ordering him/her around instead of doing the
chatting that goes on in homes. Their own ability to communicate through
intelligable sign language (yes, ASL is a grammatical language) is minimal.
Speech reading is made difficult by the hearing sibling/parent's
non-understanding of the easiest ways to enhance their visual speech. The
child may be bounced from program to program as the family moves around the
country. Learning disabilities, organic problems including fetal alchohol
symndrome,  the influence of addictions of family members..... Sometimes the
deafness is not diagnosed at birth (the child learns the basis of the 1st
language during the first three years and builds thereafter)....the list is
endless.

SCHOOL: Interpreters are often being used as aides in the classroom more than
as interpreters. I have seen interpreters whose signing skills need
improvement. The isolating factor of deafness and the presence of an
interpreter can distacne the child from his/her peers; after the novelty
wears off, many hearing children stop trying to communicate on their own with
the deaf child.  The one-on-one"ness" with the interpreter can teach
dependency (I have had students come to me from the mainstream who are unable
to work with others in a small group, needing the 1:1). Some teachers do not
require the deaf child to PRODUCE written work of the quality or even
quantity of hearing peers; the child may be so language delayed that this is
not possible.  Please do not assess any deaf child on the fact that he/she
"sits quietly and has a sweet personality." Passiveness is not a form of
active learning.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:  Read to the child, read with the child, require that he/she
read at least 20 minutes without interruption daily. Start and maintain a
dialogue journal, where you write back and forth to each other. Require lots
of illustrations and LABELING of same  with short paragraphs explaining
functions, feelings, and reactions. Use mapping and webbing exercises to
foster deeper understanding of concepts. Require oral/signed (or computer
assisted..."Power Point") presentations of some stories/projects. Make
outlines and require rough drafts of written research/expository, etc.
projects. Talk to the child, chat, tell jokes. Learn to sign (take a class or
three!)  Learn accurate fingerspelling skills.

If you feel this child is not succeeding in your class (frustration,
passiveness, tuning out, acting out, etc) run, don't walk, to the nearest
person/facility dedicated to the education of deaf children, for example, a
school for the deaf. Set up a visitation for the child and family and YOU.

None of us can afford to lose these potential leaders of the deaf community
at large to languish in an educational setting that is not successful. It
does not mean that you are a bad teacher. It may mean that this child need
communication around him/her all the time from everyone in his/her school
environment. There ARE deaf children who do very well in the
mainstreamed/inclusion model. I ask you to be aware that there are also those
who would achieve better in a setting where everyone can communicate with
him/her.

Good luck!  :-)


SUBJECT:  Re:Socialization For Deaf Ch  Date:  96-10-27 13:55:33 EST
From:  JHoltzi

Unless your school is associated with a summer camp for the deaf, I don't see
how you could add an IEP goal for this kind of socialization. BUT>>>>

Ask your school if they are close enought to a school for the deaf for your
child to attend special functions, ie., leadership conferences, homecoming,
science fairs, scouts, sports, swim night (if they have a pool), etc.

Also, check out some of the pen pal possibilities (English IEP goal!) with
students at some of the deaf  schools around the country. Do a search for
their web pages and go for it.


SUBJECT:  Re:Reading for deaf students  Date:  96-10-27 13:57:17 EST
From:  JHoltzi

This is beacuse they are language delayed. This is not uncommon for deaf
students. You can" read to them, read with them, establish dialog journals
(you will find they might not write on as high a level as your other
students).

Do you have interpreteres? Aides? a resource room?


SUBJECT:  Re:Opinions wanted ...  Date:  96-10-27 14:08:07 EST
From:  JHoltzi

I prefer teaching deaf kids in a school for the deaf. At my school, the
Oregon School for the Deaf, about half are residential....and we have an
awesome dorm program, very supportive of the academic program. The main
reason I love this job is that everyone can communicate with everyone else.
The means that from the janitor to the principal, all can communicate! We use
ASL and speech, gestures, mine....whatever works! Our students have equal
opportunities to  social opportunites offered by public schools
everywhere.

SUBJECT:  Re:Reading for deaf students  Date:  96-10-28 11:33:49 EST
From:  SusanS29

JH is there any chance of getting more deaf students "on line" to talk with
each other?

SUBJECT:  "Welcome to Holland"  Date:  96-10-30 22:22:18 EST
From:  ILSign4You

Hello fellow educators!!

I recently found this article and I thought I would share:

"Welcome to Holland"

    "I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a
disability--to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience
to understand it, to imagine how it would feel.   It's like this....
     "When you're going to have a baby, it's like planning a fabulous
vacation trip--to Italy.  You buy a bunch of guidebooks and make your
wonderful plans. The Coliseum.  The Michelangelo David.  The gondolas in
Venice.  You may learn some handy phrases in Italian.  It's all very
exciting.
     "After months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives.  You pack
your bags and off you go.  Several hours later, the plane lands.  The
stewardess comes in and says, ' Welcome to Holland.'
     "'HOLLAND?!?', you say.  ' What do you mean, Holland?  I signed up for
Italy!  I'm supposed to be in Italy.  All my life I've dreamed of going to
Italy.'"
     "But there's been a change in the flight plan.  They've landed in
Holland and there you must stay.
     "The important thing is that they haven't taken you to a horrible,
disgusting, filthy place, full of pestilence, famine and disease.  It's just
a different place.
     "So you must go out and buy new guidebooks.  And you must learn a whole
new language.  And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never
have met.
     "It's just a different place.  It's slower-paced that Italy, less flashy
than Italy.  But after you've been there for a while and you catch your
breath, you look around, and you begin to notice that Holland has windmills,
Holland has tulips.  Holland even has Rembrandts.
     "But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy, and they're
all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there.  And for the rest of
your life, you will say, 'Yes, that's where I was supposed to go.  That's
what I had planned.'
     "And the pain of that will never, ever, ever go away, because the loss
of that dream is a very significant loss.
     "But if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't get to
Italy, you mau never be free to enjoy the very special, very lovely things
about Holland."

Emily Perl Kingsley

Hope you enjoyed it!


SUBJECT:  modes of communication   Date:  96-11-05 11:25:10 EST
From:  Espana93

I am a Spanish bilingual elementary teacher presently in graduate school for
Speech Language Pathology.  I am researching modes of communication that are
currently used in the education of deaf children.  If there is anyone out
there who can give me some good info or can at least point me in the
direction of some good info -- I would be very appreciative.  My e-mail
address is:                   Espana93(@aol.com)
Thanx in advance,
Cathy Bruno

SUBJECT:  LRE  Date:  96-11-05 23:12:58 EST
From:  Dave1Jen2

Can anyone give me LRE information.....Deaf parent and Deaf child want to go
to residential school.  Public school is not appropriate, in this case.  Any
legal cases that might support a child going to residential school??

SUBJECT:
Re:res. vs. mainstream  Date:  96-11-07 12:12:00 EST
From:  Dave1Jen2

hi joe, do you have information about about legal cases and LRE??

SUBJECT:
Re:Info on schools wanted...  Date:  96-11-07 12:35:23 EST
From:  Dave1Jen2

Helen, did you get the information you needed???  Center on Deafness in
Framingham, Mass. has a supurb program.  I do not have the address or phone
nbr., but you can easily find it.  The program works specificially with EH
Deaf children.  The Center gears their philosophy towards Deaf culture ie,
strong ASL, Deaf role models, strong family involvement, etc.....  The
Program has been highly successful.

SUBJECT:  combined methods  Date:  96-11-07 13:59:37 EST
From:  JoanE155

I am teaching in a preschool Cued Speech classroom in a school district that
offers three separate programs: Oral, Cued Speech and TC.  We are discussing
combining the three programs, at least at the preschool level.  We are
debating whether to offer three separate classes in one school, or creating a
bilingual program that teaches both ASL and English using Cued Speech.  Any
similar thoughts, experiences out there?  WE would truly love to hear what
you have seen, done, think about this approach.
Many thanks!

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Students  Date:  96-11-07 14:04:02 EST
From:  JoanE155

Hi Lori:
I work with deaf preschoolers.  I am also working on a dissertation on
inclusion and I am interested in exploring the levels of support that
teachers (spec ed and regular ed) receive from administrators in relation to
inclusion.  It sound from your message like you might have some insights to
share.  I would appreciate hearing some of your perspectives. Thanks, Joan


SUBJECT:  Re:Language and Speech Aquisi.  Date:  96-11-07 14:12:12 EST
From:  JoanE155

Dear Ruff: I just read your year-old message about setting up a bilingual
program and I am dying to know how things turned out.  WE are embarking on
this endeavor in our preschool.  So how did things turn out?  How did you
teach English?  WE are in a cued speech program and see wonderful results in
terms of teaching literacy, but we want to include ASL/Deaf Culture as well.
What has your experience been and what kind of program were/are you in:
residential, public, private?
Many THanks, Joan

SUBJECT:  Re:Lang and Speech Aquisitio  Date:  96-11-07 14:17:49 EST
From:  JoanE155

Dear Brhilda:  I am intrigued by your message about signs leading to speech
dev. (I realize that is old, but I have just logged onto this area).  I teach
in a Cued Speech preschool in a school district that offers three separate
program: Cued Speech, Oral and TC.  we are examining the practicality of
offering a combined preschool program, and going with a bilingual approach.
Would you care to share any insights/perspectives on this idea?  Many THanks,
JOan

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  96-11-07 14:22:59 EST
From:  JoanE155

I know that this is a late response to your message about teaching deaf
children in reg ed programs.  Are you still looking for ideas?  I teach in a
Cued Speech program and would be happy to share info and let you know about
some other sources of info.  Cued Speech has proven to be very effective in
helping improve deaf students English acuitisition and is not in conflict
with ASL, so essentially they can be bilingual/bicultural and succeed in both
communities.
Let me know if you'd like to explore this area further.
JOan

SUBJECT:  Re:Cued Speech  Date:  96-11-07 19:56:46 EST
From:  JoanE155

Cued Speech is Not a method, it is a tool that helps students to learn spoken
English.  You can speak to deaf students without using cues (commonly
referred to as Oral method) or using cues.  When Cued Speech is involved, it
is an oral method because you are speaking, not because of the cues.  Cues
help to distinguish all of the different speech sounds that are not readily
recognized by the deaf "listener" (for example, "m", "p", "b").  Cued speech
is not a language, or a method of communication in itself, it is a tool that
work in tandem with speaking.  ASL, on the other hand is a language apart
from English.  Therefore ASL and Cued Speech do not conflict, just as
speaking two different languages (English & Spanish) do not conflict.  The
problem occurs when you combine the two languages, such as what happens with
signed English, just as a problem would arise if one spoke to a child in two
differnet languages simultaneously.
It is the opinion of many professionals that deaf individuals would do well
to be taught both English (using Cued Speech) and ASL to have the benefit of
both languages and culutres.  I, for one, support that approach.

SUBJECT:
Re:Help a new teacher!  Date:  96-11-07 20:02:04 EST
From:  JoanE155

Hi, sorry this is late, but if you are still looking for advice, contact Dave
Schlepper at the Model Secondary School for the Deaf.  I don't know his
direct number, but he is on the campus of Gallaudet U. in Wash, D.C.  The
main number is [phone].  I'm sure Dave has email.  He is the reading
specialist there and has some wonderful ideas about whole language that has
worked beautifully with deaf students.  Even tho he is in the h.s. I am sure
his ideas span many age ranges.  Hope this helps!  Good luck


SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  96-11-07 20:12:07 EST
From:  JoanE155

Dear KYSIGNER: I would love to see any information about your SKI*HI program.
I work with parent/infnat and preschool and am always looking for ideas.  Not
so much in curriculum, althought that would always be welcome, but ways in
which to get parents involved.  I agree about that consistency thing!  By the
way, did you use one method of communication, or were you and your families
free to try different approaches?


SUBJECT:  Re:His parents DON'T Sign  Date:  96-11-07 20:24:22 EST
From:  JoanE155

One suggestion... Cued Speech.  It helps teach English better than voice
alone can, so the student benefits.  Many parents say it is easier to learn,
because it is a finite system of 8 hand shapes.  So parents and child can use
it for communicating at home, and the student can still use Signing in school
for learning new voc. and concepts.

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed Jobs!!  Date:  96-11-08 19:59:35 EST
From:  JHoltzi

Also, the pay is usually less than that of regular public school teachers.
JH

SUBJECT:  Re:Reading for deaf students  Date:  96-11-08 20:02:11 EST
From:  JHoltzi

Youbet! On out local network, each hh student has a staff pen pal that keeps
in touch at least twice weekly, modelling appropriate email ettiquette and
good English (hopefully!). It's lots of fun. Our students also penpal with
students in other schools across the nation. JH

SUBJECT:  Mainstreaming  Date:  96-11-09 10:53:41 EST
From:  User422376

I am interested in the views of those who are deaf and those who are not re:
mainstreaming of students within  public education setting.  I am writing a
proposal which would be used to better train the staff to work with these
children (elementary age K-6)  As of this moment, I am one teacher in an area
where there are  6 elementary schools.  Although we have special needs
programs, bilingual programs etc.... we do have some children (5 at his time)
who have been mainstreamed and two on their way to us.  I am not a certified
Sign Language Interpreter, yet have taken courses and worked in a school for
the deaf previously as well as have a few friends who are deaf and feel more
qualified than some, yet not as qualified as I probably should be once these
children reach my classroom to  teach them well.  What I'm trying to State in
the proposal is that we need to look at  the situation which is arising.   A
total of4 teachers in the system, (all at  elementary level, know some Sign
Language, have taken course, but none are fluent enough or certified to deal
with everyday situations at hand that may arise without running to a
dictionary to look up the signs.  I'm hoping with this proposal that we'll be
able to get auditiory trainors within the buildings and staff development
will be able to prepare the teachers before the child is there and many
"don't know what to do" because they don't know Sign Language (either ASL or
. (S.E.E.)  There is also the issue of Deaf Culture  and teachers
understanding this as to what is and is not appropriate.

If some of you, both hearing and deaf, could respond to my E-mail address at
422376 @ aol. com, I would appreciate your views as to whether;

Do  you see mainstreaming as a good idea although teachers are not prepared?

Do you feel teachers within your system would be willing to take workshops to
prepare them for mainstreaming?


E mail adress   422376 @ aol. com.

No names will be used in the proposal.  All info will be kept confidential.
This is being done as part of a class which is teaching me to write
proposals.  Thank you.  I'd like to have respondes from both deaf and hearing
teachers, students, etc... as well.

Do you feel students would benefit in their academics from not only a one on
one aide in the classroom but with a teacher who at least can related to them
in a conversational form with some Sign Language?


Do you feel financially the State Department of Education and/or your School
System would not even consider these workshops?


Please relate any ideas and/or situations you have come across in the past
with mainstreaming as a teacher. as a student, as a parent.  It would be
greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming  Date:  96-11-09 13:15:02 EST
From:  JoanE155

Personally, I think it is a Terrible idea to mainstream any kind of student
in with a teacher who is not prepared to serve his or her needs.  It is my
experience that some teachers are willing to get the extra training, but then
the question is whether or not the system is able or willing to provide the
training.  I wonder how a reg ed principal can provide that trainig or even
the opportunity to be trained when he or she may not know enough about what
is needed.  I think a proposal is a good idea, because that would help adm's
to understand what the needs are.  Whether or not they feel like they can
then provide what is needed is another story.  I notice that in our school
(we are a small program serving deaf children in a reg public school) we
sometimes we have to fight for our position on the list of priorities that
the principal has to confront every day.  THat's why I am conducting research
about how much adm support there is for teachers who serve special needs
students in the mainstream.  Maybe we can share what we learn as we go along.
Sorry, I forgot to address this toyour email address.  Hope you see it
anyway.


SUBJECT:  no speech/hearing imp?  Date:  96-11-09 16:28:51 EST
From:  KMSmalley

I have a three year old son.  He has very little language and at first we
thought he was deaf.  He would not turn around when called, bells rung, etc.
Now he does, but he has not much language and he sounds just like a deaf
person.

Even his neurologist said the same thing, that he sounds like a deaf person.
He has a made up kind of language.  Now he says some things, extent of it no,
juice, stop, wait, dada, he has never said mama, those are his only words and
they are spoken like a deaf person.

I have a friend in college that is deaf and even her parents said that he
sounded like her when she was a child.

Now the question is, I have had him tested three or four times, they have
determined he can hear out of at least one ear.  How good?  Since he has no
language we can not independently test each ear.

What to do?

If there is any advice please email me  [e-mail] as I don't think I
will make it back here really soon

Thanks so much.

SUBJECT:  Re:no speech/hearing imp?  Date:  96-11-09 22:16:51 EST
From:  SusanS29

KMS your school district has an early intervention program. Get your son
evaluated by them. He might have a motor problem (called oral apraxia) that
prevents him from forming words easily. He could have a language disability.

Often these language-related problems respond very well to early, intensive
intervention.

SUBJECT:   Vocational ASL  Date:  96-11-10 21:11:40 EST
From:  JWHAUN

Hi, I'm looking for a book or other information on Automotive related sign
language. I currently have a deaf student in my college level automotive
technology program. His interpreter doesn't know very many automotive sign
language. She thinks that there might be specific signs for automotive
systems and parts.  Also if there is any information on teaching a deaf
student automotive technology, I can certainly use that also. Is there anyone
that can help me? I would really appreciate it.  Thanks,  Jim
[e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Re: Vocational ASL  Date:  96-11-12 17:26:36 EST
From:  Nbowneg

Jim,you might try contacting The National Techinacal Institute for the Deaf
in Rochester,NY (NTID). Over the years the have developed many technical
signs. I don't have their phone number at my fingertips but they have a toll
free number.To get it just call 1-800-555-1212.
Nancy

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming  Date:  96-11-12 17:32:54 EST
From:  Nbowneg

I tried to sed you amessage but it was returned. I currently work in a school
with mainstreamed Deaf students. They all attend classes with interpreters.
No regular classroom teacher can learn enough sin quiclky enough to be of
benifit to the student. Their job is to teach all of the students. The
interpreter will make the language accessible for the Deaf child. The
teachers do require inservice on using an interpreter properly and Deaf
culture.  There are commercial programs out there to help. One I used
recently was called Bridges Beyond Silence. It contained both a video tape
and workbook for follow up activities. It can be used with students or staff.
I'll look for the publisher and post it soon.
Nancy

SUBJECT:  Schools?  Date:  96-11-12 23:02:26 EST
From:  Angie12196

Does anyone know of any colleges in the South that offer degrees in Deaf
Education?  This is what I would like my major to be, but I need somewhere to
start....

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks,
Angie12196


SUBJECT:  Re:Schools?  Date:  96-11-13 10:17:56 EST
From:  JoanE155

I don't know exactly where in the South you want to be, but in the SouthWest,
in Tucson is the U of Arizona.  They had a good deaf ed dept when I went
there, and although that was admittedly a few years ago, I think they have
maintained a good reputation.


SUBJECT:  Deaf Education  Date:  96-11-13 18:25:55 EST
From:  Angie12196

Could any one give me some information on some schools that offer a degree in
Deaf Education?  I'm looking into this for my major.  Thanks,

Angie12196

SUBJECT:  Re:Schools?  Date:  96-11-14 00:09:52 EST
From:  SusanS29

"Does anyone know of any colleges in the South that offer degrees in Deaf
Education?"

University of Tampa used to have a good special ed program...

SUBJECT:  SKI*HI  Date:  96-11-16 22:48:14 EST
From:  KySigner

I no longer work with this program.  My office doesn't get many referrals for
children that age any more, but it was a great program.  My job was to
educate the parents, and teach them (in their homes) ways to stimulate lang.
development, care of hearing aids, etc.  Even though I am very pro signing,
it was not my job to make that decision for parents, and I kept my feelings
very neutral.  They were given info about the various methods of
communication, and names of local organizations where they could go to get
more infor.
If you want more info about SKI*HI you should check with Tom Clark, the
creator.  He's in Utah (Univ. of??)
Ky. School for the Deaf also uses this program.  I believe they call their
preschool program BEGINNINGS.  You can contact the school, in Danville, Ky.
for more information.
If you can't find any info from these two places, let me know, and I will get
you the main SKI*HI number (sorry I don't have it here)  Email me if you need
the info.  I don't always check this board.

SUBJECT:  Re: Vocational ASL  Date:  96-11-16 22:50:23 EST
From:  KySigner

NTID has nothing on auto mechanics--my school has tried.  I would suggest
contacting members of the deaf community in your town and asking.  My office
is doing a project where we contact local deaf people and ask them for signs
for specific areas, and then video tape them.  You might try doing the same
thing.  Your local community is your best resource!

SUBJECT:  HI-not the primary
handicap!  Date:  96-11-19 22:13:54 EST
From:  Signer13

I have a student in my class that has  a mod-severe loss, is oral (but most
of the time unintelligible);, ADHD, Obsessive-compulsive, and
oppositional-defiant.  Needless to say, I am very frustrated!!!!!  His mother
is working with a psychiatrist to adjust his meds., but this is a process of
trial and error.  He has thrown furniture in my classroom on several
occasions, and nothing seems to reward him (I've tried everything!!)
However, I am open to any and ALL suggestions for dealing with this child in
a middle school, SPED classroom with hearing-impaired AND hearing students.
Please e-mail me @ signer13

SUBJECT:  Re:HI-not the primary handic  Date:  96-11-20 19:36:52 EST
From:  Nbowneg

Signer13,
You sound as if you have your hands full! Do you have a behavior specialist
working with your program to set up a behavior plan?
On another note, how does it work having Deaf and hearing students in the
same program? My experience has been that the Deaf kids miss out on
incedential learning because signs are often dropped when working with the
hearing kids.

Nancy

SUBJECT:  Re:no speech/hearing imp?  Date:  96-11-21 23:35:00 EST
From:  Peppytony

KMSmalley,
Your three year old can have an evoked response hearing test if he hasn't
already. The child is asleep and his brain's responses to auditory stimuli
are recorded without having him do anything for the test. This would at least
allow you to know if it is a hearing loss or some other issue you are dealing
with. My two hearing impaired children were tested as infants ( 3 weeks old
and 6 weeks old) and it gave us a lot of information as to their hearing loss
without them having to "participate" in the process. Good Luck!


SUBJECT:  F-M Trainers  Date:  96-11-22 00:28:23 EST
From:  JDGUS

I am looking for some research information on the effectiveness of supplying
F-M trainers to hearing impaired kids.  does anyone have any research
findings they can throw my way?

SUBJECT:  Deaf Ed Jobs  Date:  96-11-24 05:38:17 EST
From:  BongoMama

This is a popular subject here I"m sure. :) I'm a Masters student in Deaf Ed
and will graduate next year in Dec.  I am wanting to move out of CO, to a
place where there is a big deaf community, exciting city, beautiful, safe,
and nice rent.. is this a pipe dream?  If you know of such a place and know
of job openings either please post here or in my AOL mail. Thanks!
...Also any lesson plans or curriculums for deaf ed, I would love it.  Is
this the right place for that or is there a message board elsewhere that
focuses on this?

SUBJECT:  Integrated school in BC?  Date:  96-11-24 05:40:34 EST
From:  BongoMama

Anyone have any information of a new school in BC, Canada that was designed
specifically for both deaf and hearing students?  Please post or mail me if
you do, ever since I heard about it (a month ago) I've wanted to work there..


SUBJECT:  Deaf parent of ADD  Date:  96-11-27 16:26:49 EST
From:  Socadream

I need suggestions for the mother of an 8 yr old boy with severe adhd and
behavior problems both in adn out of school.  I am trying to help her but
since she is deaf and I don't have sign language skills, it is difficult.
She's a single mom and low income.  I'm trying to help her learn more about
her sons difficulties and am also trying to hook her up with some parenting
skills help.  Any suggestions out there?  We are in So. Ca., Long Beach area.
Thanks
E-mail to Socadream

SUBJECT:  picking up a HI student  Date:  96-11-28 00:29:18 EST
From:  PMorgan802

Hello!  I am a second year special education teacher in a elementary
multi-categorical class.  My team has just met on a first grader that we have
dtermined has a hearing impairment.  Seh was in special education for speech.
she has a degenerative hearing condition.  Right now she can hear
converstation, but requires an auditory trainer in the classrom.  She is
having a lot of difficulty in reading and writing, so after we meet for her
IEP, she will begin receiving language arts services in my room.  I would
appreciate any suggestions on how to help her in reading and written
expression.  I'm concerend about how to teach reading to someone who has
difficulty hearing sounds.  By the way, right now her auditory trainer is
broken, so we won't have it until it's repaired.  Thanks in advance!

SUBJECT:
Re:picking up a HI student  Date:  96-11-28 10:25:01 EST
From:  SusanS29

I would not use a fully phonics approach, of course, but I would be
aggressive about teaching basic sight vocabulary.

That will do a couple of things. First, it will ease the frustration of
having to sound words out. With a hearing problem she may not automatically
put words she's "sounded out" into long term memory -- which is why phonics
works well with most kids -- they really do "memorize the words" after
sounding them out a couple of times.

But besides easing the frustration, it will give her a frame of reference for
the phonics. The word I just used, "give," is a good one to memorize because
it doesn't follow the vowel rules. BUT once it's learned it has hard /g/ at
the beginning and /v/ at the end, both of which can be hard to learn.

So once she's memorized that word well, she has a good frame of reference for
two consonants as well as a developing concept of the importance of position
when sounding out words.

SUBJECT:  Re:picking up a HI student  Date:  96-11-29 19:37:07 EST
From:  AmyPooh669

have u thought of the possibility of implementing cued speech with this
child? if she already has a base language, it could be a way for her to
"switch" it from an auditory input to a visual one, without having to
drastically upset her language acquisition. it could even help with her
reading and writing skills by giving her a visual way to discriminate the
various consonant and vowel sounds. if u need more information, feel free to
e-mail me at the above! good luck!

SUBJECT:  FM/Auditory trainers  Date:  96-12-04 19:54:38 EST
From:  LRussomano

Does anyone know, if in NJ parents or the school is responsible for payment
of FM trainers for a mildly hearing impaired pupil

SUBJECT:  Books for Deaf  Date:  96-12-05 16:00:23 EST
From:  BongoMama

Is there a list, that anyone out there has compiled (doesn't have to be
formal or fancy) of books that are good for hearing impaired?  What I'm
looking for is books for all ages that are easy to read.  Examples are _Where
The Wild Things Are_... also books that are easily translated into ASL>
Please send any *ANY* book lists you have to my mail here.

SUBJECT:  Re:picking
up a HI student  Date:  96-12-05 16:06:07 EST
From:  BongoMama

Reading:
It is good to introduce different kinds of text, such as newspaper, comics,
magazines, menus, and so forth.  Comics are of course easier to work with
-gives a visual representation of sequence, and there are cues to the meaning
from the pictures.  There are also wordless books that are good to learn
sequencing, a pre-reading skill.   Try to work on comprehension first, such
as signing a written text to her first (preferrably ASL) for understanding
(in other words, doesn't need to follow the text word for word, but give the
story), then read the story again, gradually working towards word for word.
If a student understands that the story is about first, then they will much
better understand the words later on.

SUBJECT:  Mainstreamin Yes/No  Date:  96-12-06 09:41:39 EST
From:  TUUULA

I am doing research on how hearing impaired students do in regular
classrooms.  Is this the best placement for them?  I am very interested in
any info anyone has to share.  My E-Mail address is Tuuula.

SUBJECT:
Re:Mainstreamin Yes/No  Date:  96-12-06 14:35:53 EST
From:  Ratatat

<<I am doing research on how hearing impaired students do in regular
classrooms.  Is this the best placement for them?  I am very interested in
any info anyone has to share.  >>

If their disability is not cognitive, why shouldn't they be in the regular
classroom.  Deaf doesn't mean stupid.

SUBJECT:  Deafblind Research Publicat   Date:  96-12-08 12:13:20 EST
From:  Freebella

I have been out of the loop for a few years and am looking for publishers who
will review articles for publication.  I have done classroom based research
on combining modern technology and positive intervention techniques to reduce
self-stimulation behaviors of deafblind students. My Email address is
Freebella.  We are excited obout this information and would like to share it
with our peers. Thanks..

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreamin Yes/No  Date:  96-12-09 04:04:22 EST
From:  BongoMama

If their disability is not cognitive, why shouldn't they be in the regular
classroom.  Deaf doesn't mean stupid.

You are right, Deaf doesn't mean stupid.  It does mean:  oral information
presented is understood 25-30% of the time, oftentimes other students in
class do not know sign language, = very very little socialization.  It does
mean:  Most deaf children have language delays = reading delays = text
presented is not modified for child = lag behind in education.  It does mean:
very few deaf children/adults develop good speech = another factor for
minimal socialization.  It does mean: interpreters = young children with
language delay may not understand the interpreter and therefore attention is
lost = waste of time in classroom.  It does mean that in a mainstream class:
deaf role models are often not presented to the child, and often interpreters
use SEE signs =less comprehension as well.

In other words it does depend on the student's speech/speech reading skills,
language skills, proper training and preparation and support of regular ed
teacher, hearing children learn sign, the deaf child is not only deaf/hard of
hearing child in the classroom.  If all this is met, that would be a rather
good "appropriate" placement.  Otherwise, I advocate for either: inclusion
with resource room or all deaf school.  Note: inclusion means that the child
is *included* fully.

SUBJECT:  Re:Deafblind Research Publicat  Date:  96-12-09 04:05:51 EST
From:  BongoMama

Depending on the research:

Informal, applicable to teachers, strategies for classroom:  _Perspectives_
pub. by Gallaudet..

Otherwise there's the American Annals of the Deaf and The Volta Review - most
prominent journals.

SUBJECT:  Re:Deafblind Research Public  Date:  96-12-09 22:05:47 EST
From:  SignMePooh

Bongomama - SEE doesn't necessarily mean less comprehension.........any more
than any other communication method/tool used...but i agree with u on all
other accounts: deaf in hearing classrooms miss out on so much social
interaction and incidental learning. it is really a shame. i happen to have
gone to a public highschool with 2 deaf friends who were mainstreamed - i can
safely say that 9 times out of 10, i was the only person (besides the terp)
that they talked to. if that isn't restrictive, i don't know what is. i can't
imagine being in a room with 30 people and only being able to easily
communicate with 2 of them! :(

SUBJECT:  Re:FM/Auditory trainers  Date:  96-12-09 22:13:54 EST
From:  PMorgan802

I really can't answer for NJ, but in Missouri, if a student has an IEP that
lists a necessary modification as an auditory trainer, it is the school
district's responsibility to pay for the trainer.  We recently diagnosed a
girl as HI.  The mother said they may be moving to Illinois, so we were sure
to list an auditory trainer as something she needed for academic instruction.
That way, if she moves, the school district is required to provide a trainer
for her.  I hope this helps!

SUBJECT:  Re:Children with hearing imp  Date:  96-12-17 21:08:38 EST
From:  FitzJen10

Try Volta Review
      American Annals of the Deaf
  or    Call: Illinios State University-They have a wonderful Deaf and Hard
of Hearing program and the people who can give you some information are:
Joanne Stephans, Dr. Maribeth Lartz or Mrs. Litchfield @ [phone] (spec.
ed. dept)
They can answer any questions you have and probably would be flattered that
you heard about them on the "NET".

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  96-12-17 21:15:57 EST
From:  FitzJen10

Does he understand your speech?
How do you communicate with him?
Does he wear hearing aids?
Answering these questions may help.
Is he enrolled in school?  If so, is he mainstreamed or in an inclusive
setting?  If he is mainstreamed/included it could quite possibly be a
self-esteem issue. Many children who are deaf and hard of hearing feel
ashamed and don't want to be "different" from the other kids.  Having an
interpreter to interact with other peers can also isolate a child.
I have many questions about this situation..b 4 i would be able to give any
sort of advice.
FYI
(I am a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing)


SUBJECT:  Re:SPEECH ACQUIS.-HEARING IM  Date:  96-12-17 21:20:08 EST
From:  FitzJen10

try your topic in these journals
-Volta Review
-American Annals of the Deaf


SUBJECT:  Re:Opinions wanted ...  Date:  96-12-18 19:53:31 EST
From:  Lisastier

At a residential school!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Students are able to
socialize/communicate/feel equal/participate.

SUBJECT:  Re:Schools?  Date:  96-12-21 04:22:38 EST
From:  DLarra4168

Angie, a good reference list for teacher preparation programs is the annual
reference issue of the American Annals of the Deaf, published by Gallaudet
University.  I believe the reference issue generally comes out in April.  It
lists all of the teacher preparation programs by state and indicates what
degrees are offered, etc.  I recently graduated from the M.A. program at the
University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and was very satisfied overall with the
instruction received.

SUBJECT:  Re:Reading for deaf students  Date:  96-12-22 22:18:53 EST
From:  JoanOgden

I read a letter from AlbrittonJ about deaf kids and reading.  I do research
on that topic at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and I'm
working on my PH.D. in that area.  Contact me at CJMNCR at the Rochester
Institute of Technology if you want to talk in-depth.

SUBJECT:  Re:Schools?  Date:  96-12-27 13:56:16 EST
From:  Fiickling

Their are 2 schools in Alabama that offer degrees in Education of the Hearing
Impaired-University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama offers a Total
Communication approach.  The University of Alabama offers an oral
approach.

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Ed Jobs  Date:  96-12-31 20:27:30 EST
From:  BSiegel528

Clark County Public Schools in Las Vegas Nevada has
openings every year.  Salary is good.  Some unusual teaching models about 200
kids in oral and tc classes.  contact  Ron Malcolm .

SUBJECT:  College Hunt  Date:  97-01-03 09:33:59 EST
From:  R G Sansom

     I am a hearing high school student in Florida.  I have been learning ASL
and working with the deaf community for some time.  I love it.  I am truly
interested in Deaf Education and would like to make it my career, but I am
having a hard time finding colleges and scholarships.  Please inform me if
you have any information.  Thank you so very much.

Rockford Sansom

SUBJECT:  Re:College Hunt  Date:  97-01-04 19:04:21 EST
From:  LynnWool11

Hi,

I am a supervising teacher at a school for the deaf.  I would suggest that
you consider getting a teaching degree in elementary education or secondary
educaiton first.  Then get a master's degree in Deaf Education.  The
education background will help you greatly.  You will understand what
teaching is all about.  Then, you can specialize in the area of Deaf
Education.  You will modify the techniques you know form your bachelors and
specifically direct them towards the education of deaf students.  It is very
challenging to get a degree in one field and then take masters level courses
in deaf ed.  People lack a basic educational foundation.

There are programs that offer stipends for graduate students.  One of them is
Western Oregon State College in Oregon.  Another one is Lewis and Clark
College in Oregon.

Good Luck!

SUBJECT:  Ph.D programs in Deaf Ed  Date:  97-01-04 19:34:37 EST
From:  LynnWool11

I am considering pursuing a further degree in Deaf Ed.  Just getting started.
Any good ideas out there???
Who offers stipends???

SUBJECT:  Re:LRE  Date:  97-01-06 00:19:40 EST
From:  Truman8

Would be more than willing to offer guidance...but you need to provide a bit
more information about the student.

SUBJECT:  Vocabulary resources  Date:  97-01-12 14:23:52 EST
From:  Lynslade

 Hi, I am getting my masters in special ed.  I am also working in an FMD
program with a deaf girl and I need to find more resources on vocabulary.
Does anyone have any dictionaries or boods that they have used and approve of
? I would appreciate any help, Thanks Amy

SUBJECT:  Re:Ph.D programs in Deaf Ed  Date:  97-01-15 22:07:29 EST
From:  Beastygrl

Any good Doc program should pay you a fellowship.  I'm a Ph.D. student at the
Department of Education at Gallaudet University.  The program is young, but
there are many good opportunities there.  You must have at least 3 years
teaching experience, and it would be really good if there was a faculty
member there that you could study with, depending on your area of interest.
Contact me at [e-mail] if you'd like more information.

SUBJECT:
Re:master? where?  Date:  97-01-16 20:03:25 EST
From:  CASSO1

The  University of Pittsburgh and Gallaudet University in Washington,D.C.
both have accredited Master's Degree Programs in Deaf Education

SUBJECT:  To
Lynnwool11  Date:  97-01-16 22:03:43 EST
From:  WWhitefam

Help! I have a mental retared deaf student. He is eight years old. We would
like to teach him to sign. At this time he unstands about four signs, but he
does not sign back. He is non-verbal. If you could offer any suggestions, I
would galdly try them out. Please e-mail me. [e-mail].

SUBJECT:  Re:To
Lynnwool11  Date:  97-01-18 11:14:24 EST
From:  Nbowneg

Lynn,
First is yours a special ed. or Deaf class? If it is special ed, why isn't
the student with other Deaf students so he can have exposue to more sign? Of
couse as teachers we often don't have control over the students who are put
in our classes I don't mean to be getting down on you.:). Do  you knoe sign
yourself? I have found that with students weather the are mentally retarded
or not, they need to be in a Sign rich environment with as many people
signing as possible including the folks at home. Rember that first the
student must have good receptive knowledge of a sign before he can use it
expressivly. I have been told the figure of 100 times of exposure before it
is fully understood. In your student's case it may be more!. Provide video
tapes in sign, for school and home. Your local library may help you or the
local BOCES.

If you have more questions fell free to email me
Nancy
nbowneg@aol

SUBJECT:  Re:To Lynnwool11  Date:  97-01-18 20:16:12 EST
From:  LynnWool11

This reply is in error.  Is it Signer13?

SUBJECT:  Anybody out there?  Date:  97-01-29 23:29:11 EST
From:  Stretchyo

I am interested in discussing current trends in Deaf education.  I am a
teacher for the Deaf at a Deaf school and would love to hear other people's
thoughts and ideas.  I noticed that no one has been using this space.  Anyone
out there?


SUBJECT:  Re:College Hunt  Date:  97-01-31 19:45:21 EST
From:  Opal777

Have you checked out Flagler College here in FL?  I had an intern who came
from there with strong teaching skills.  You may want to look into it.  To
get the best deaf ed program....I'd still go north where the programs have
been around for a long time and are thus, stronger.  Of course that is merely
my opinion.  Others may feel differently.  But, the teachers who come here
form the north seem to have stronger skills for teaching speech and language
when compared to some of the interns that I have met from here...considering
that everything is relative.

SUBJECT:  Re:His parents DON'T Sign  Date:  97-01-31 19:53:10 EST
From:  Opal777

When you figure this one out...please share your revelation with me!  I've
been dealing with this issue for years. I even offered to teach a class...and
they didn't show up...and didn't have the decency to let me know.  these are
the type of parents who leave it up to us to communicate to their children.
I get notes all the time telling me that mom tried to explain to Johnny one
thing or another and that Johnny can't understand...will I relay the message.
I did...but I stopped!  I told the parent that if it is school related..I'd
help.  If not, I would be than happy to teach them a few signs to get the
message across until they can finish a sign class!

SUBJECT:  job hunting in
Chicago  Date:  97-02-05 21:14:03 EST
From:  NCleary

Any one know of any job openings for teachers of the deaf in the Chicago area
?  I taught at Az School for the Deaf ...  moved to Chicago and am getting
ready to start job hunting here.  Just wondered if anyone had any leads.  My
undergrad is in deaf ed and masters in audiology.  What about Salt Lake City
?  I really would prefer to work at a deaf school as opposed to a mainstream
program.  Any helpful information would be appreciated.  Thanks, ncleary
@aol.com


SUBJECT:  Re:Jobs...Phoenix  Date:  97-02-05 21:22:03 EST
From:  NCleary

The largest program for the deaf in Phoenix is Phoenix Day School for the
Deaf.  The school is the Phoenix campus of ASDB - Az School for the Deaf
located in Tucson.  I used to work at PDSD and I really liked it.  It is a
day school for the deaf -  preschool through high school.  I think the
enrollment at least 250 kids.  If I was moving to Phoenix that is defintely
the first place I would contact.  Tons of nice supportive staff.  Good luck!
Also, if a mainstream program is more your thing - Mesa School District
(suburb of Phoenix) has a large deaf ed program.

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  97-02-09 02:09:28 EST
From:  AHKM2000

2/97
Don't give up and don't force your child to learn a system if he/she is
communicating.  I believe in Total Communication and believe children should
be exposed to all modes of communication.  Has your child been exposed to
other deaf/hoh children and adults?  Your child needs to have role models and
access to those means.  Also is your child's primary disability deafness?


SUBJECT:  Re:teachers of deaf  Date:  97-02-09 02:12:46 EST
From:  AHKM2000

2/97
Sounds like a great idea! Would love to exchange ideas.  This is a great
opportunity to use different ideas.  Keep me informed!  Elementary Deaf/HOH
class.

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  97-02-09 02:16:02 EST
From:  AHKM2000

2/97
Remember Cochlear Implants are not cures! A child is still considered deaf,
even with a cochlear implant.  He/She will always be deaf!  IT IS OKAY!  Also
communication is the factor-be it ASL, PSE, or SEE.  Don't deny a deaf child
! Be open and willing to be flexible with all modes of communication.

SUBJECT:
Closed captioning  Date:  97-02-13 23:24:54 EST
From:  RobinReg

This seems as good a place as any to post this info: Educators of the deaf
may want to check out my website, Closed Captioning Web, as a resource. There
are links to captioning hardware and software which will enable you (if you
can hear :) ) to caption videos yourself. Of course there is plenty of other
stuff too, but that is the part that would be of most use to educators of the
deaf. The site is at http://www.erols.com/berke/.


SUBJECT:  Re:College Grants?  Date:  97-02-18 17:25:39 EST
From:  FramanAZ

Vocational Rehabiltation by law is to provde financial aid to the disabled
child who wishws to pursue a college degree. Suggest you contact Illinois
School for the Deaf for the name of the vocational rehabilitation counselor
who works with the ISD students.

SUBJECT:  Re:Jobs  Date:  97-02-18 17:27:36 EST
From:  FramanAZ

Contact Arizona Schools for the Deaf in Tucson for job announcements.
Possible locations: Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Yuma

SUBJECT:  Re:master? where?  Date:  97-02-18 17:31:04 EST
From:  FramanAZ

Gallaudet University, Wash. D.C.; U of Arizona, Western Maryland College,
Calif State Univ., Nothridge; San Diego State Univ., Lewis and Clark College
in  Portland, Or.; Columbia U.

SUBJECT:  Re:mssd  Date:  97-02-18 17:32:36 EST
From:  FramanAZ

where do you live? a nearby school could be as good.

SUBJECT:  Mainstreaming w/
Mild Loss  Date:  97-02-21 14:51:31 EST
From:  AMTerry

Hello. I don't know if I'm even in the right place, but I'm looking to
contact other parents of children with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who are
mainstreaming through elementary school. My son Graham is almost 5, and was
diagnosed at 3 yrs-3mos. with a mild-to-moderate, upper-frequency
sensorineural hearing loss. He wears bi-lateral hearing aids, and has been
enrolled in a regular preschool for 3 years (the first full year was prior to
the diagnosis). We have gotten private speech therapy for him 2-3 times per
week since he was fitted with the hearing aids. He will be entering our
public school for Kindergarten this fall, and will be classified "Aud.
Handicapped", and begin using an FM system.

Graham is very bright (fortunately), and has done very well with the speech
therapy. (He has some friends with no hearing problems whose speech is not as
good as his!) With the aids he comes up to 20-30 Db..(He can also function
quite well without the hearing aids). Graham has done exceptionally well so
far in the preschool with only the hearing aids (no FM), and has tested at or
above peer level in most areas for academics and basic skills. Someone in the
deaf community classified this as "dangerously normal," since it is sometimes
easy to forget he is hearing impaired.

I would like to chat with any other parents of children with similar hearing
impairments who have been mainstreamed in elementary school to share some
thoughts, ideas, information, emotions, advice or just chat. Feel free to
e-mail me.

Andrea

SUBJECT:  TDD - TDD Closed systems  Date:  97-02-25 19:04:49 EST
From:  SITKOA

Hi,

I'm searching for information and resources for creating a TDD learning
center for my classroom.  TDD skills are an important part of the deaf
child's education.  I'm searching for grants and companies that would be
willing to sponsor such a learning center.

If you have any ideas or resources, please e-mail me.
Thanks,
SITKOA

SUBJECT:  Re:Reading for deaf students  Date:  97-03-02 18:24:20 EST
From:  LAllen1530

I teach a class of high school deaf student in Reading.  Their reading levels
vary from the third grade to fifth grade level.  I have found reading novels
to be helpful for them.  Of course, they are on their reading level.  I have
also found that watching a movie with a close captioner to be helpful.  I
break the movie into four to five twenty minute parts with an outline for
each part.  The students have to fill in the blanks on the outline, and then
answer questions.  It is also good for using context clues to define a word
they might not know.  We then write papers about the movie.

SUBJECT:  SEE2  Date:  97-03-02 18:31:00 EST
From:  LAllen1530

I teach in a regional day school for the deaf that uses SEE2 in the
classroom.  I have really found this sign language system to be very
beneficial to the student.  My high school students have been using this
system for six years and are "naturally" learning English.  Of course, we
still have to practice writing and learning the rules of the English
language.  I was wondering if anyone else is using SEE2 and if so, how it was
working out.

SUBJECT:  Re:multi-handicapped/HOH  Date:  97-03-07 16:01:55 EST
From:  SDiehl2838

I am sorry that i don't have any suggestions, but you could contact some
state schools for the deaf.  They should have some populations like that.  I
was told that the Texas school for the Deaf does.  I would also like to ask
of you, if you could send me some information on multi-handicapped/HOH.  My
email address is SDiehl2838.


SUBJECT:  Gifted and Hearing Impaired  Date:  97-03-08 01:55:00 EST
From:  KimYvette

I have a friend whose daughter is not only gifted, but also hearing impaired.
The Mom is continuely fighting with the school to provide services for her
daughter. If any one has had experience with a gifted, hearing impaired child
please E-Mail me, let me know how you overcame your problem with school.

Thank-you,
Kim

SUBJECT:  Re:I NEED INFO ON USHERS SYN  Date:  97-03-22 10:32:43 EST
From:  LAllen1530

I also need information on Ushers syndrome.  Please send e mail to
[e-mail], my mother's computer so please put attention mary

SUBJECT:  SEE2  Date:  97-03-22 10:38:09 EST
From:  LAllen1530

Anyone using SEE2 in the classroom.  We have been using it for 6 years and
like it a lot.  Seeing a lot of improvement in kids English grammar,
especially in writing.  Also looking for someone to chat with about teaching
the deaf.

SUBJECT:  Deaf Child w/ Coch. Implant  Date:  97-04-09 09:36:15 EST
From:  SoniaHart

I was wondering if there is anyone who has a deaf child who is mainstreamed
and has a cochlear implant. I would like to exchange ideas on accomodations.
Sonia H.

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  97-04-10 20:59:26 EST
From:  Live197720

Go to Keyword:deaf and there's a section about cued speach.  Also, many
colleges offer lip reading classes.  This is a good oportunity, because I met
someone who's fourteen, deaf and goes to a normal school.  Her friends and
language teacher sign, but she reads the other teachers' lips.

SUBJECT:  Re:Help
with ASL - -   Date:  97-04-10 21:01:17 EST
From:  Live197720

Try ASL Concise Dictionary.  It's not abreviated in the title.  The neat
thing is it has some commonly used signs such as MacDonnalds. <G>

SUBJECT:
Re:Sign Language  Date:  97-04-10 21:02:45 EST
From:  Live197720

Try starting with "I want to eat at MacDonnalds." don't take him to
McDonnalds until he signs it to you.  Then, if he wants a burger, he'll pay
attention.

SUBJECT:  Re:Learnign Sign Language  Date:  97-04-10 21:10:45 EST
From:  Live197720

There is a site at http://www.hoh.org/~masterstech/ASLdict.spml that has a
dictionarry.

SUBJECT:  Deaf friend   Date:  97-04-13 19:04:03 EST
From:  LTroudy

I have recently met a lady who has just moved into the So. California arwa.
She will be in the San Bernadino County Schools.  Her son has been deaf since
birth and will be changing schools in the fall.  As a special education
teacher I imeediately began to ask what parent support groups she was
involved with and who in the area has been helping her to meet the needs of
her child.  Her face went blank as he did not  know that these were
available.  I have no background and would live to be able to direct her to
support groups and educators that could assist her in meeting the needs of
her 11 year old son.  They sign and she is confused as he does not know
whether he should be integrated or should remain on a segregated campus in
the fall.  Could anyone help me get her started ?    You can E mail me at
L Troudy

SUBJECT:  Re:Speech Therapist position  Date:  97-04-19 13:25:31 EST
From:  Beanie7783

Southern California County program offers Speech and Language Specialist's
opportunity to work in all areas of Special ed...including a variety of  DHH
classrooms. Good benefits, salary..much support from co workers. Nice office
with computers,and latest technology. Aides will help with paper work,
generous materials budget.. let us know if you are interested!
Beanie7783

SUBJECT:  Re:Deaf Child w/ Coch. Implant  Date:  97-04-19 23:52:57 EST
From:  LLBizhan

Just remember, even you said it, your child is Deaf, now and forever
more....no cochlear implant can change that.  Accept and be proud of your
child's deafness.  There is a huge Deaf culture "out there" that your child
can become access and use as a support system for his/her whole life.  Don't
shelter your child in a classroom (mainstream) where your child will be
restricted in every way.  I teach at the California School for the Deaf.  And
the children there are anything  BUT handicapped.....they can act in plays,
run for school council, play on any sports team, etc..... they are normal
kids at my school and they do learn how to interact with the "hearing world",
how could they not, anyway, "hearingness" is all around them.  Let your child
be free to be him or her.  Investigate the school for the deaf in your area
or look for a BiBi program (Bilingual program).  Good luck.

SUBJECT:  Looking for
a Teaching Job  Date:  97-04-23 15:43:57 EST
From:  DBrown1049

My name is Dawn Brown and I am currently looking for a job teaching the
Deaf/HH.  I am willing to relocate if needed.  I currently live in Oklahoma
City, OK.  If you know of any teaching jobs available please let me know.

I have a BS in Deaf Education, BS in Speech Pathology and am State Certified
as an Interpreter. Please E-mail me at DBrown1049


Thank you, I appreciate any information leading to a job.

SUBJECT:  Closed
captioned videos  Date:  97-04-23 20:04:29 EST
From:  Cows1Rules

I would like access to closed captioned videos that I could show  my deaf
students.  I am looking for videos on famous Deaf adults, culture, sign
language etc.  Is there a place to rent or borrow videos? Help.

SUBJECT:
Re:Closed captioned videos  Date:  97-04-25 23:55:42 EST
From:  DBrown1049

I am not sure where you live, but I know that in Oklahoma we can get some CC
films from the School for the Deaf.  You might want to try contacting someone
at the School for the Deaf in you area.  If that school dosent have some kind
of loaning program they might be able to tell you where you can get a
catalogue of films that can be loaned out to public schools.  I hope this
information helps you.

SUBJECT:  preschool services  Date:  97-04-28 18:09:29 EST
From:  Nbowneg

A parent I know just called with questions concerning their preschool son in
NY State. The child is 4 years old and profoundly deaf. He was recently
tested using the Brigance. He scored within normal limits for his age. He has
significant articulation errors. The district will not continue to pay for a
site based preschool program because he does not have current learning
delays. but will pay for individual speech therapy. This boy's disability
will not dissapear. I suggested that the parents contact their local SETRC
and the center for Law and Deafness. Does anyone have any other ideas?
Without stimulation from his peers and the language development that takes
place in group situations this child may regress. This district is just
trying to save a buck. Thanks in advance for your help and ideas.
Nancy

SUBJECT:  teaching deaf in Ca(L.A.)  Date:  97-04-28 18:25:16 EST
From:  Tra21

I am currently looking into moving to California( L.A.).  This move will not
occur for 2 years but I wanted to get some information from someone who may
teach deaf students in CA. or has a school in which deaf students are
serviced.  I currently teach in Chicago and have taught deaf high school
students for 3 years.  Any information about various schools that have deaf
education programs including addresses, phone numbers and any background
information would be appreciated.

SUBJECT:  Re:  Closed Caption Videos  Date:  97-04-28 19:54:15 EST
From:  Mikk E Dee

You can borrow videos  free of charge from
Captioned Films/Videos
Modern Talking Picture Service, Inc.
5000 Park St. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33709
1-800-237-6213 Voice/TTY
Call for a catalogue.

SUBJECT:  ASL/Teens  Date:  97-04-29 17:17:13 EST
From:  DELL1977

I am a special ed teacher. I have used ASL "I Love You" pins to motivate my
teenage deaf students when they accomplish a goal that they thought was
impossible to achieve.

This seems to be more age appropriate and they love to give them to friends
and family. I have found a source for these at HisCrafts
(http:members.aol.com/HisCrafts/index.html) and have been very pleased with
the look of their pins. Our class has also used these to raise money for our
classroom and special projects.

If you have other ideas about motivating my kids in an age appropriate way,
or raising money for our classroom, please let me know.

DELL1977

SUBJECT:  Re:Schools?  Date:  97-04-29 19:14:45 EST
From:  LvSignLang

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a B.S. in Deaf Education,
and if you want to interpret, Educational Interpreting.  That is where I
went.  It is one of the few who offer a B. S. degree.

SUBJECT:  SEE2  Date:  97-04-30 18:47:19 EST
From:  MShad96723

I teach in a small rural regional day school that currently uses SEE2.  I was
interested if any else was using this sign system and what they thought of
it.  How are the student's progressing and so on.
Also am looking for people to just talk about teaching the deaf.  I live in
Texas and have been teaching for 6 years.  I have two pen pals right now who
also teach the deaf.

email me at MShad96723
Thanks

SUBJECT:  Looking for support...  Date:  97-05-02 22:04:25 EST
From:  USign2

I just recently got online, and I'm thrilled to fine this board!!  I've been
teaching DHH for three years- both itinerant and self-contained (in public
school, of course.)  Sometimes I feel like I'm out there all alone!  I'd love
penpal with other teachers of the Deaf...

Please e-mail me at USign2...hope to hear from you soon!
Thanks.

SUBJECT:  inclusion vs. self-contained  Date:  97-05-02 23:45:21 EST
From:  KatLindsay

planning for second grade hearing impaired student for Fall '97.  Have shared
him with a.m. hearing impaired program in one building and included p.m.
first grade classroom all year.  He has moved from one building to another at
lunch time.  Does not use sign language.  Profoundly deaf.  FM unit and aids.
Trying to decide on fall program.  The "sharing" will no longer be possible.
What have others done?  What is your experience.  We do not have a hearing
impaired teached at his home school.  Just resource room support or
TC...mostly learning disabilities backgrounds.  Seems to be bright child.
Very warm and demonstrates lots of stamina throughout his trying day.  Many
strengths.  Good frustration tolerance when one considers all he's up
against.  However, we're having trouble accomplishing acquisition of
academics in the included classroom setting.  Low expressive vocabulary is
really hurting reasoning, application of skills verbally, and memory.  Has
anyone else noticed poor memory for these kids?  He often forgets activities,
concepts, or words we thought he had mastered or would at least recall.
Would like any information or insights anyone may have.  Thanks!

SUBJECT:
Re:SPEECH ACQUIS.-HEARING IMP.  Date:  97-05-05 19:47:52 EST
From:  JKissel623

Dear Howard:  Try a program called "Bees and Bears" to teach little
hearing-impaired children the rules for putting English together.  AG Bell
are reviewing it.  You might call Elizabeth Quigley to ask about it.  Good
luck with your chosen life work.  [e-mail].

SUBJECT:  Re:inclusion vs.
self-containe  Date:  97-05-06 22:45:50 EST
From:  ATails

KatLindsay,

The student you describe could have been my daughter a few years ago.  I
don't know if there is any one set of answers.  My own experience leads me to
make three suggestions.  First, if at all possible, a brief period of
one-on-one help each day (30 min) would be most benefical.  We have had this
option, and we have used this time to try and address ongoing or periodic
areas of concern (academics, speech, behavior, whatever).  Second, vocabulary
is very important (as you note).  My daughter (now in 4th grade) is still
behind where she should be in terms of vocabulary, and this still affects
other areas (math word problems, standardized tests, to name two).  Pay
special attention to this in the early grades and I believe the rewards later
on will be great.  Extra work at school, or specially tailored homework is
definitely worth the time.  Third, try to make sure this child understands
that he can do anything and everything (academically) that his peers can.  If
he expects great things of himself, many other things will fall into place.

One last thing - in my own experience, poor "memory" means almost invariably
that not everything was heard or understood (after a long day of hard
concentration, my daughter would just play along and fake understanding as a
way to take a break).

Good luck.

Art

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL/Teens  Date:  97-05-16 20:35:36 EST
From:  Cows1Rules

I  have tried to locate the site you listed but it is not found.  Please
double check and post again. Thanks.

SUBJECT:  CMV  Date:  97-05-21 22:02:37 EST
From:  USign2

I recently got a deaf student (age6) who has CMV, and he has some aggressive
behaviors...throwing, scraching, hitting...hard time controlling himself and
accepting consequences for his behaviors &/or constructive
critisism...anybody have any info, ideas,etc. about CMV?  Post or e-mail
me...thanks!

SUBJECT:  Re:Looking for support...  Date:  97-05-23 13:15:53 EST
From:  Cows1Rules

I too have been teaching itinerant and self-contained.  I would love a
penpal.  Saw your message about CMV student.  I taught a deaf student with
CMV for 6 years.  Would love to share info and ideas.  Cows1Rules

SUBJECT:
Masters Programs?  Date:  97-05-27 19:59:29 EST
From:  EnRgy4u2me

I am very interested in pursuing a career in Deaf Education.  Can anyone give
me some ideas on where to start?  I already have my B.S. in Special Education
(General).  What should I do next?
Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated!

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Language  Date:  97-06-01 02:35:10 EST
From:  AHKM2000

Is your child around other deaf children or deaf adults? Role models are very
important at this age.  Also exposure-get some signlanguage books, as well as
videos, so that your child is exposed to sign language.

SUBJECT:  Re:Future
Teacher seeks mentor  Date:  97-06-01 02:38:32 EST
From:  AHKM2000

Congrats!  Working with the Deaf is a wonderful experience.  I urge you to
volunteer or sub. in those areas so that you know what you are getting into.

Writing IEPs are also a challenge, but the reward are fruitful!
Write to me at SMason4@AOL. Com   I am a teacher for the Deaf at the
elementary level with experience at all levels.

SUBJECT:  Re:Computers/Deaf Ed  Date:  97-06-01 02:43:25 EST
From:  AHKM2000

Broderbund materials is absolutely wonderful! My elementary students love it!
Write to me at S. Mason4@aol. com

SUBJECT:  Re:reading series  Date:  97-06-01 02:51:28 EST
From:  AHKM2000

Yes !  Reading Milestones has changed companies; however get back to me on
your Email and I will send you the name of the company.

SUBJECT:  Re:Advice
Needed Badly  Date:  97-06-01 02:55:45 EST
From:  AHKM2000

Yes this is very common.  Remember language starts from 0-5 years of age.  If
that child did not start then, chances are her language will not improve
significantly; however it doesn't mean she can't learn with extensive sign
language at school and at home.  Conceptually your child can grow and
understand.  Language, specifically English will be extremely difficult;
however keep on modeling correct language to the child.

SUBJECT:  Re:Masters
Programs?  Date:  97-06-01 23:19:46 EST
From:  Willsons

Contact the Smith College/Clarke School for the Deaf program in Northampton,
Mass. From your profile, it appears you are close enough to go visit. I
highly recommend both a visit and the program.

SUBJECT:  Re:SPEECH
ACQUIS.-HEARING IM  Date:  97-06-03 17:57:56 EST
From:  MikexTerry

This is for Howard K686... Would love it if you would share those references
... I am also interested in speech and language acquisition. Thanks

SUBJECT:
Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Studen  Date:  97-06-07 21:19:56 EST
From:  EseyArt1

I dont know if you are interested Lori, but I design shirts and othee things
with sign language on them. I'm also an Educational interpreter for the deaf.
Almostt 8 yrs now. I've really enjoyed it. But if you'd like to check out my
web page at http://members.aol.com/eseyart1/index.html
Let me know what you think Thanks.
EseyArt1

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  97-06-07 21:24:17 EST
From:  EseyArt1

Well first of all I'm an Educational Interpreter for the deaf. The language
they use is case or asl. Actually what is best for the child. If
mainstreamed. We just had 6 graduate this yr. and preparing for college.
I also design shirts with sign language on them. If you are interested check
out my web page at http://members.aol.com/eseyart1/index.html
Thanks
Eseyart1

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  97-06-14 08:36:16 EST
From:  DBrown1049

Actually CASE is not ASL. There is a difference.  Case is Conseptually
accurate signed ENGLISH.   Where ASL is American Sign Language and has a
different grammatical structure than Case.

I am a Certified Interprter and a Teacher of the Hearing Impaired.

SUBJECT:
Re:ASL as a first language  Date:  97-06-14 13:34:37 EST
From:  PHDSEF

To DBrown1049,
     I am an Educational Interpreter working in the state of Virginia.  I
find that many who are involved in the education of the Deaf do not
understand the distinctions bewtween ASL, SE, PSE, etc..Thank you for
continuing to spread the word, however tedious that may be.  I am still
relatively new to the educational field and also actively pursuing my
national certification. I would appreciate any advice you might be willing to
share.  You can reach me at [e-mail].
Thanks.

SUBJECT:  flexible hearing loss   Date:  97-06-15 14:09:25 EST
From:  MSander656

I have a 8 year old daughter who has a flexilbe hearing loss and is also a
slow learner I would like
any information


SUBJECT:  flexilbe hearing loss  Date:  97-06-15 14:12:16 EST
From:  MSander656

would like any information on flexilbe hearing loss and slow learners

SUBJECT:
Re:CMV  Date:  97-06-22 19:24:22 EST
From:  KChar61388

I know about CMV only because our school has a few students with it and I'm
pregnant.  The only "danger" of CMV is to a fetus if the mother is Negative (
never been exposed before). I know most children are only capable of
spreading  until the age of 5 or 6 and  that's mostly through waste, mucus
etc.
    The best place for information is your local Center For Disease Control.
That's were my doctor got all of her information.  Hope that helps.

SUBJECT:
Info. on employ. in WA???  Date:  97-06-27 22:26:30 EST
From:  MKnight466

I'm just about to start my third year of teaching a Deaf/HH preschool class
in Stockton, CA.

My fiance will soon be employed in Seatle, WA.  Does anyone have any info.
regarding the Deaf/HH program in the Seatle area or areas near by?

My BA and MA are in communicative disorders, Ed. Deaf.  I also have all the
required teaching credentials for the state of CA, which include a Special
Ed. Specialists Credential.

Any info. would be much appreciated.  I love the students I have now, but the
program leaves a lot to be desired with regards to my Deaf/HH students.  My
class is used as an overflow class for other Spec. Ed. preschool
classes...... I'm sure I'm not alone in this.

Thanks - Melissa Knight - please e-mail me at MKnight466.  My computer took
forever just to get to this location :-)

SUBJECT:  Math Their Way  Date:  97-07-02 09:50:51 EST
From:  Cows1Rules

I would like information on the Math Their Way series.  Has anyone used it
successfully with Deaf students? Please advise before I invest. Thanks.
Cows1Rules

SUBJECT:  Re:Signing for emergency per  Date:  97-07-09 11:04:24 EST
From:  Sanyag

I am an emergency contact person for our community.  If a deaf or HI person
comes into a station, or indicates another emergency need, I am called to
assist.  Tell me where you are from, and I will see what I can find for you
in your area.

SUBJECT:  Re:Future Teacher seeks ment  Date:  97-07-09 11:10:07 EST
From:  Sanyag

Let me know where you are.  I am an Deaf/Hi teacher in the middle school
setting  e-mail: [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  High interest reading  Date:  97-07-09 11:14:06 EST
From:  Sanyag

I have tried numerous reading series, but to no avail.  I teach 6-10 grade
deaf students  who hate to read, and can recognize a low level book by the
drawings and plot.  I am in desperate need of some books that are interesting
to my age levels, but are only 2-4 grade reading level.  HELP!!!
e-mail:SANYAG or [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Info on emlpoy in VA or NC?  Date:  97-07-09 11:16:34 EST
From:  Sanyag

Am intersted in moving further north, and working with a deaf ed program
there.  Am certified k-12 Deaf Ed teacher with concentration in Middle
Grades.  Will take public/hearing school, but am very interested in Deaf
Schools.  e-mail : SANYAG or [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Re:ASL as a first
language  Date:  97-07-10 06:57:37 EST
From:  Singart5

I have just a moment...but I teach in a school that has about 10 deaf
students in grades K-5.  These children are doing great!  I am an art teacher
and teach grades 2-5.  Ihave these children each week during their art class.
When I have more time I will 'talk' more.  e-mail [e-mail]

SUBJECT:
Re:High interest reading  Date:  97-07-15 23:26:42 EST
From:  DBrown1049

First of all you need to find out what is interesting to each of the students
and go from there.  They will be more willing to read something that is of
interest to them.  Have the students write about things they like to do or
something they think they might like to find out more about, then you can
look for books that they might read.  The main thing is to be sure it is
interesting to them, you may have to preteach some vocab but if interesting
to the student the more likely he is to read.

SUBJECT:  Bi-Bi and Whole Lang.
issues  Date:  97-07-24 21:36:30 EST
From:  C Davary

 Hi I'm a deaf teacher who's fusterated ! I mean really fusterated ! I
graduated from Gallaudet with two Ba's in English and Education (secondary
/English) While at Gallaudet they taught me a lot about bi-bi and whole
language.. the approaches that are effective for teaching deaf students
(regardless age)

I need to know where can I get some more ideas and persons  TO TALK TO !?
about bi bi and whole language issues !.... I know as of now where I"m at
which is in Northridge, Ca., not a lot of people are aware of it
 Even the fact that I'm a graduate student at CSUN, still there's not enough
to go by and stir up some effective ideas that goes along with bi-bi and
whole language in classrooms.

Please do respond back to me I'd very much like to know what's happening with
the approach ...


SUBJECT:  Gallaudet Univ. Press  Date:  97-08-02 07:22:54 EST
From:  Cows1Rules

I am trying to locate a workbook on Practical English Structures  to use with
my deaf students.  I was given a number for Gallaudet Univ. Press.  This
number is no longer in service.  Does anyone have a current number for them
or know where I can order this workbook? Thanks.

SUBJECT:  Re:Gallaudet Univ.
Press  Date:  97-08-02 23:45:49 EST
From:  C Davary

yea.. at any rate.. just dial this nbr

202-651-2000
that's the "central switch board" they'll tell you whom to talk to and what's
the ph nbr ...
c---

SUBJECT:  Bilingual Hearing-impaired  Date:  97-08-03 16:07:07 EST
From:  Great ABC

I am starting a research project about the issues involved in teaching
bilingual  hearing-impaired students. I am teaching in an oral center-based
program in Fairfax VA. If anyone has some information to share or would like
to participate in my study(answering a questionaire) please let me know at
GreatABC. Thanks

SUBJECT:  Re:Gallaudet Univ. Press  Date:  97-08-07 07:52:02 EST
From:  Cows1Rules

To: C Davary
I tried the number you suggested. No luck.  The number is not working. Any
other leads as to how to reach them.  Thanks.... Cows1Rules

SUBJECT:
Auditory-Verbal Therapy  Date:  97-08-12 23:27:11 EST
From:  LvSignLang

I am new to the field and I have a kindergarten student who is changing from
Signed English to Cued Speech and I plan to use the Auditory-Verbal
Techniques of Warren Estabrooks, Ontario. I have his book, but I am trying to
find another program from Australia.  It is called "Auditory Skills Program."
I want to know where to write to to order it and how much it cost. I know
this program is really good but I need to find out how I can get my hands on
my own copy. It comes with two books, a video tape and an audio tape. I would
also like any information, websites, addresses etc. of places I can get even
more information about this technique. This is still a fairly new area, but I
have seen the miracles.
I'll be happy to share ideas with anyone who is interested in this area.

Please help,
(Jeanna)
LvSignLang

SUBJECT:  Re:Gallaudet Univ. Press  Date:  97-08-13 05:22:42 EST
From:  Ratatat

Gallaudet University is located in Washington, D.C.  Couldn't you call the
202 information service and get the number for their press?  Maybe the main
number for the University?



SUBJECT:  Re:Gallaudet Univ. Press  Date:  97-08-17 11:44:10 EST
From:  C Davary

That's reallllly odd !!!

i've used the 202-651 5000 nbr millions of times... are you sure it doesn't
work ? it's a tty nbr.. i'm not sure if  it's a voice nbr as well... i've
just tried it a couple of days ago and it went through... i'll ask around at
Gallaudet through email and get abck to you on a direct ph nbr for you....

c-----

SUBJECT:  Re:Sign Lang CD-ROM  Date:  97-08-17 21:23:17 EST
From:  BETHCALI

Sign Language for Everyone from B&N Software cost me only $9.99 +tax in
K-Mart's Electronic Dept.

SUBJECT:  Peer note-taking for HI   Date:  97-08-21 20:28:57 EST
From:  BNM Fluh

I am developing a peer note-taking system for a hearing impaired student that
is included full time in regular 7th grade.  If anyone has any information
they would like to share please Email me at:  [e-mail].  Thanks in
advance!

SUBJECT:  Re:Peer note-taking for HI   Date:  97-08-21 21:44:06 EST
From:  Largand123

I was wondering what experienced HI teachers thought of using FM/HA systems
in their classrooms.  What have you found are the benefits?  Have there been
any drawbacks?

SUBJECT:  FM/HA systems  Date:  97-08-21 21:49:01 EST
From:  Largand123



I was wondering what experienced HI teachers thought of using FM/HA systems
in their classrooms.  What have you found are the benefits?  Have there been
any drawbacks?

SUBJECT:  Re:Peer note-taking for HI   Date:  97-08-23 23:41:32 EST
From:  Upsidjsign

I have used this with my deaf and hard of hearing students.  I contact the
teacher & we set up a meeting with students who have volunteered to help
(It's good to have more than one notetaker--due to absence, orthodontial
appts., getting a "break", etc.) I arrange to have the notetaker's notes
photocopied DAILY (so nothing is missed).  Also, I have copies distributed
to: the IHH student, the classroom teacher, and myself (IHH teacher).  The
teacher's copies and mine are kept in separate binders.  the teacher's binder
remains in the classroom.  This way the whole class has access to it--(in
case of absence, etc.) and the teacher has an opportunity to check on the
ACCURACY of the notes!  Since I'm an itinerant teacher, I pick up my copies
of the notes (Kept in a folder with the binder) when I make my "rounds",
which can be 1 to 4x weekly, as necessary.  I've done this for a number of
years, and it seems to work well. Good luck!

SUBJECT:  Re:Peer note-taking for HI
  Date:  97-08-23 23:53:11 EST
From:  Upsidjsign

Re: use of FM systems
I've used them since 1973.  The most important thing is that they MUST be
prescribed and set by the child's audiologist, as an improperly set FM can
damage residual hearing.  It is also necessary to have access to a good
repair source with quick turn-around, as FM's are notorious for frequent
break downs.  It is a good idea to select ONE brand within a school
district--the reps will gladly show you anything, everything, etc... Let the
audiologist help here!   With one consistent system, items can be easily
exchanged to meet student needs throughout the district.  Also, it is
mandatory that the classroom teacher be thoroughly in-serviced and that clear
written instructions be posted for substitutes.  And most importantly, the
student must take responsibility for the use & care of an FM.  Most of my
kids are good about telling subs how to use it, too.

SUBJECT:  future teacher  Date:  97-08-27 15:15:28 EST
From:  BDOLPHINT

I have tried to read all your suggestions/questions, etc.  I am curious about
something and asking my advisor only puts me in a tailspin.  I am registered
as an "Elementary Education" major.  I know I want to teach deaf children.
Is it better to do special ed. as a master degree rather than taking all the
extras at the undergrad level?  It seems like I get a wider range of courses
doing it this way.   Many of our advisors do not consider deaf ed. right off
the bat when discussing ESE.  Instead they think of delayed students, etc.
Anyone with input can write to me directly (scanning all the posted letters
is so time-consuming). Extra time---what is that, anyway!  :) thank you!
aol address:  bdolphint

SUBJECT:  Re:FM/HA systems  Date:  97-08-30 17:54:03 EST
From:  Joeldor

I am a Resource teacher and these have helped some of my students.  My own
son was just diagnosed with a mild hearing loss.  I know he won't qualify for
an IEP because he is academically ahead.  However I am going to request a 504
plan for him and demand that the school department purchase an Easy Listener
for him. He had attentional problems in Kindergarten and I truly believe the
primary cause was he didn't hear his teachers' directions.

SUBJECT:  Re:Gallaudet
Univ. Press  Date:  97-09-07 22:40:47 EST
From:  Campb142

Check out the NICD web site.  Do a search for "national infomation center on
deafness" they have a catalog with info and a link to Gallaudet.  Good luck!


SUBJECT:  Re:Bi-Bi and Whole Lang. issue  Date:  97-09-07 22:41:44 EST
From:  Campb142

the Indiana School for the Deaf uses the bi-bi approach and are (I have been
told) very willng to share information.  Try looking them up.

SUBJECT:  Re:Peer
note-taking for HI   Date:  97-09-15 14:16:34 EST
From:  Nbowneg

I use a system  developed at NTID specifically for note-taking. It is a
binder that uses NCR paper. The hearing student takes the notes and gives a
copy to the Deaf student at the end of class. It saves a lot of time trying
to run around and get copies made.
Nancy

SUBJECT:  Masters in ASL...  Date:  97-09-30 20:32:31 EST
From:  Lilttle 1

or does anyone know if you can get a BA in this? Im looking for any and all
colleges in the PNW area,,,, please Help
Heidi
[e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Deaf and Behavior disorders  Date:  97-10-07 22:25:17 EST
From:  Kamaday

Anyone out there working with kids who are deaf and have emotional and/or
behavioral difficulties?

SUBJECT:  first words......  Date:  97-10-08 19:20:07 EST
From:  SpchDr

I'm a speech path working with preschool children with multiple handicaps,
some of whom are profoundly deaf.   The HI teacher and I seem to be coming
from different angles, and I'm curious if I need to step back and take
another look at things.

One child in the room, profoundly deaf with very few signs at home up to the
point of entering class (and almost all of those "natural" signs), does not
have labels attached to objects yet....ask him to hand you the "cow" and he
will hand you whatever is within reach, cow or not.  Same for "cup" "dog"
etc.......He has just recently started signing "shoe" while looking at his
shoe....a label!!  At snack, he signs "more" to get additional food, but
needs models for the actual food name, ie, cracker, cookie, drink....Ok, now
for the difference of opinion.  I am going with one-word signs at this point
and objects, not pictures, to establish a label system.  The teacher is
signing EVERY word she says, to "show him that {signing} has meaning,"
including the story she reads from a picture book.  During storytime, this
kid is lost.....he does not yet connect with pictures.  Should I be signing
more?  Is this the general consensus in the preschool population, to inundate
with sign right off the bat?  If he had labels, I wouldn't be so hesitant,
but I'm afraid to overload his senses first thing.  What should I be doing,
or where can I look for resources to help me out on this?   Thanks for any
and all input......I'm learning more and more about this population
everyday.....

SUBJECT:  Re:first words......  Date:  97-10-10 19:27:52 EST
From:  Cows1Rules

I worked with deaf multi-handicapped students for many years.  The level of
signing should be comparable to the cognitive level.  That is, why would you
sign three to four word sentences to a child at a one-word level?  I am a
hearing-impaired teacher and used sign language as well as augmentative
devices with my students.  For example, during snack, the student had to name
(sign) the snack wanted. This was eventually learned by using only two
choices (eat/drink) and by using favorite items.  Once the student understood
the labeling we changed the snack to incorporate more signs.  After much
repetition, we were able to add the sign "more".    So at that point we were
up to two consecutive signs.  I believe the best approach is to label what is
significant in the environment.  During story time, I would make  picture
cues to go along with the story so that when it was read we could work on
additional vocabulary.  I would point to the picture and sign what it was.  I
did not attempt to sign the entire story word for word but give them a few
simple concepts.  All of this depends on the cognitive level of the students.
My students had severe mental retardation as well as being deaf.    I also
made a sign book for each student.  We could send this back and forth to
home.  I would find the pictures of the signs we were working on and put it
in the book (along with the sign for the parents to use and reinforce at
home).  This worked great. Hope this has helped. Cows1Rules

SUBJECT:
Re:Mainstreaming Deaf Studen  Date:  97-10-11 21:16:58 EST
From:  Lkjoyful

Hi Lori.
I am a student at Charleston Southern University.  I am studying Elementary
Education.  I am doing a project for my special education class.  We are
giving a presentation on hearing impairment.  We are going to focus on
mainstreaming the hearing impaired students and how a regular classroom
teacher can handle this.  I am interested in hearing about how you handle
your deaf student in the class.  Any tips that you think would be helpful,
would be greatly appreciated.  Thank-you for your time.
Lisa

SUBJECT:  help Please  Date:  97-10-11 21:35:13 EST
From:  Lkjoyful

I am an education student who is doing a project on hearing impairment.  We
are focusing on how to teach hearing impaired students in the regular
classroom.  If anyone has any information that I could use, I would love to
hear from you.  Please E-mail me at [e-mail].
Thanks for the support.
Lisa

SUBJECT:  Help????  Date:  97-10-15 00:08:56 EST
From:  LALLEN522

I have been a neighbor of a deaf man (40's) for many years. He lived with his
mother an looked after her. He makes money doing lawn jobs. He reads lips
only, and does not know how to read or write. His mother died a few months
ago A sister moved in and wants him out. The police are there 3 or 4 times a
week. The police are told lies that he was suppose to have said. Like he
wants to kill a cop etc. His SSI check and money are getting" lost " I have
called his minister he retired, deaf service(they will help get job only) to
help him open a checking acc. and speak for him to lawyers.also teach him to
read pill bottles. I didn't know he could not read until she died and he ask
me to tell him how to take a perscription he got from his clinic. His mother
owned the house and had a little money in bank.The mother did not leave a
will. the other sibling is in a mental hospital.
Living so close I cannot get in the middle of this . any sugestions??

SUBJECT:
Re:Help????  Date:  97-10-15 14:40:21 EST
From:  Mars000210

Hello, you wrote:

< I didn't know he could not read until she died and he ask me to tell him
how to take a perscription he got from his clinic>

Call the clinic where this person is getting seviced for his health needs
explain your concerns and ask that they get social services to intervene. All
clinics have these services. They should take over without your having to get
anymore involved then this. Another source to report this abuse and it is
abuse is to call any Public heath clinic and ask which agency you should file
a report of abuse, these too are confidential and they do an investigation
when a complaint is filed. All agencies keep confidential the name of the
person filing the compaint.

It is nice of you to be so concerned. If you can't find the numbers of these
agencies any Emergency Room to a local hosipital will have them.

Take Care Barb

SUBJECT:  teaching deaf students  Date:  97-10-18 21:25:22 EST
From:  Bdrmongo

I teach middle school deaf and h/h students in a public school.  I am bored
with my curriculum and am looking for new ideas and activities.  Anyone with
input please respond to this bulletin board or my e-mail: [e-mail]

Thanks!

SUBJECT:  Re:teaching deaf students  Date:  97-10-18 22:26:03 EST
From:  MarRigby

I am a certified teacher of the hearing impaired who taught self-contained HI
students over ten years ago, and I'm really out of the loop. At the beginning
of this school year we  got a severely HI eighth grader who was previously in
a full-time Sp. Ed. classroom in a different school, different town. At the
present, she is receiving maximum resource from me until all evaluations
(both psychological and educational) have been completed. I completed all the
academic testing, which indicates that she is working at the third grade
level. Language testing by the LSH clinician clearly supports this.

I'd like her to be able to stay at our school according to HER wishes, but I
am not familiar with appropriate materials that are being used with the HI
these days, especially at the middle school level. Any suggestions? Perhaps,
if I had definite program ideas, I could convince my administrators that we
can plan an appropriate program for her at our chool. I'd especially be
interested in high quality Reading, Language Arts, and Math materials at her
level. Any materials we special order for her would still be far less
expensive than sending her to an out-of-district program. It would also be
better than having her placed in a full-time Sp. Ed. class within the system
with a teacher who is not certified to teach her.

Marilyn

SUBJECT:  dyslexia and LD help  Date:  97-10-19 11:08:21 EST
From:  LGrider422

I am currently a teacher for DHH kids with social/emotional disorders.  Many
of them also have Learning Disorders.  I am looking for testing/teaching
methods for LDs specifically dyslexia.

SUBJECT:  New York State Association  Date:  97-10-19 15:54:56 EST
From:  Nbowneg

Does anyone know the address of the NY State association of Educators of the
deaf? I have an application blank but no idea where to send it. Thanks
Nancy

SUBJECT:  Ed. of the Deaf - Position  Date:  97-10-23 19:41:26 EST
From:  JReyno2727

NEEDED
Certified teacher of the deaf; auditory/oral approach; to work with hearing
impaired children in mainstream settings; north of Boston
If interested, please eMail:  [e-mail]

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming Deaf
Studen  Date:  97-10-26 11:16:14 EST
From:  AmyMC777

Dear Lori,
        I just want you to know that I admire you very much.  Where were you
when I did a term paper on this very subject last year?  (LOL)  I support the
inclusion of deaf and hearing impaired students into the regular classroom.
Coming from experience I was in both settings and both were rewarding.  Keep
up the good work!

SUBJECT:  HI Teacher Opening  Date:  97-10-27 22:09:05 EST
From:  Fsu78

I am a teacher of the Hearing Impaired in Macon, GA. I am at a public
elementary school where we have three HI classes and two teachers. WE ARE IN
DESPERATE NEED OF ANOTHER HI TEACHER!!! So far, we have set up the third
class as an "oral" class with HOH students. That way, we don't HAVE to have a
long-term substitute that can sign. We would like to re-group the kids to
include deaf, signing kids in this third classroom, but we can't because none
of the substitute teachers available know sign language. If anyone is
certified to teach the deaf/hearing impaired, can sign and would be willing
to relocate to the middle GA area, please e-mail me (FSU78). Thanks

SUBJECT:
Kentucky School for the Deaf  Date:  97-10-27 22:13:38 EST
From:  Fsu78

I taught at the Kentucky School for the Deaf back in 1980-1982 and have lost
touch with people there. If anyone works there or worked there during that
time, I would love to hear from you and catch up on what's happening there.
Just heard today of the sad news of the death of a couple of people who were
there when I was and I would like to find out more. Thanks. Look forward to
hearing from someone about KSD.

SUBJECT:  Where to begin the research?  Date:  97-11-01 09:32:35 EST
From:  SUFI STEVE

I have been teaching for over 20+ years but the past 10 years I have not been
teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  I have recently re-entered the field and
need to find the location where to find the the following issues.  I can do
this but I am just trying to focus my research rather than do a broad search
where to find the data and then focus my attention

The topics are on:

What is the latest findings on "simultaneous communication" and its
effectiveness?

Are there any teaching methods of Deaf models to improve literacy?

Does ASL work as a method of teaching to improve literacy and how?

Does computer technology improve literacy and how?

What is the best way for a school to accommodate the infrastructure and to
suppport the addition of technology in its physical plant?   In other words,
if you had an ideal situation with unlimited money etc.  How would one what
is needed in a school for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing which would take into
consideration- internet, video conferencing, captioning, etc. and other
technological devices to facilitate communication and learning and literacy?

You can reach me at:  [e-mail].

Thanks,

Steve

SUBJECT:  ASL as a first language  Date:  97-11-01 22:33:26 EST
From:  HEYZQ

I work at the Beverly School for the Deaf in Beverly, Mass.  We use SEE II
(Signing Exact English).  While there is some controversy around this, it is
a language that incorporates many ASL signs and features-- the basic idea (in
an overly simplified nutshell) is to facilitate reading and writing the
English Language without "denying" students their own native language of ASL.
The SEE II Center in CA is a good resource-- as is my school (which has been
using SEE for about 5 years).  Good Luck.

SUBJECT:  Re:Reading  Date:  97-11-05 20:54:37 EST
From:  LD Learner

Ever read the book about a character who is deaf?  A Thousand Lights, by Hope
Benton.  The book is fabulous and based on a true story.  The reader doesn't
know the character is deaf until the middle of the story.  The author's
brother is hearing impaired and a lip reader.  The author believes that the
character is more important than the disability and she has focused on the
similarities among children not the differences and yet she deals with the
disability in a very subtle way.  Excellent teacher guide is written for the
book.  Visit the web site of the distributor:  http://www.accessfair.com
You'll be happy you did...and so will your students.

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming
Deaf Studen  Date:  97-11-05 20:58:38 EST
From:  LD Learner

Have your student read "A Thousand Lights," written by Hope Benton.  The
story is about two brothers, one of whom is hearing impaired.  The book has
been reviewed by the American Library Journal.  The writer focuses on the
character not the disability.  You come to like the character and then she
subtly includes information that lets you know that the character is hearing
impaired.  The boys climb Mt. Fuji in Japan and the information is authentic
and factually correct.  There is a teacher guide that goes was written by
three teachers for the book.  It is excellent with literature extension
topics ranging from density to volcanoes around the world to culture
differences.  Visit the distributor's website:  http://www.accessfair.com
You'll love it.

SUBJECT:  BooksAboutDeafCharacters  Date:  97-11-05 21:01:32 EST
From:  LD Learner

Needed:  Listing of books about characters who are deaf or hearing impaired.
Please send listing to Dear [e-mail]  Thank you.

SUBJECT:  Re:Mainstreaming
Deaf Studen  Date:  97-11-07 18:50:54 EST
From:  MarRigby

LD Learner:

Could you please tell me what the reading level is on "A Thousand Lights"? I
teach Sp. Ed. Resource, but have two hearing impaired students. I'm sure they
would love to read a book like this. Most of the reading levels range from
Gr. 3-Gr. 5.

Marilyn

SUBJECT:  CSE meetings  Date:  97-11-11 07:08:14 EST
From:  Nbowneg

I have been working with Deaf /HH kids for the past 17 years. CSE meetings
still make me crazy. It always happens with HH kids that someone will ask,"So
what can you do that our special ed. teachers can't?" I wish I had one great
answer to give but the question always takes me aback even when I am
expecting it. can any of you HELP? Thanks, Nancy

SUBJECT:  Re:Where to begin the
resear  Date:  97-11-11 12:16:49 EST
From:  HEYZQ

To Sufi Steve--
   A method used at my school (Beverly School for the Deaf in Beverly, MA) to
improve literacy is the use of Signing Exact English II (SEEII).  While there
is some controversy around this, it has been very successful for many-- I'm
sure the SEEII Center in California can provide you with research data and
documentation.  In a nutshell, SEEII uses ASL signs and features which are
then modified to provide a specific sign for each word and each affix (e.g.
cup, glass, and glasses would all be signed distinctly differently in order
to have a sign to match each of these words as seen on the printed page).  If
this is of interest to you, feel free to get back in touch with me-- I'm
hardly an expert, but do have some experts around me.  Good luck.

SUBJECT:
Re:Deaf and Behavior disorde  Date:  97-11-11 12:24:24 EST
From:  HEYZQ

You betcha.  My kids are deaf, multihandicapped, and often have behavioral
disorders as well.  I've worked with a variety of behavior problems in other
populations over the years as well.  I highly recommend taking a course in
behavior management or finding a specialist in behavioral planning.  It can
be highly effective if presented with consistency, firmness, and love (sounds
simple, doesn't it?).  Good luck.  Feel free to contact me for more
info.

SUBJECT:  Re:CSE meetings  Date:  97-11-12 20:13:44 EST
From:  MarRigby

>>CSE meetings still make me crazy. It always happens with HH kids that
someone will ask,"So what can you do that our special ed. teachers can't?"<<

I know what you mean! We will be having a PPT on a hearing impaired young
lady in a couple of weeks. The answer to your question is quite simple! We're
certified! That should be reason enough! And a Sp. Ed. teacher is just not
knowledgeable enough about the needs of the hearing impaired.

My Sp. Ed. coordinator also doesn't really think that a certified teacher of
the hearing impaired is needed in this case. For instance, she is up for a
triennial review, and if her standard score on the psych. is about the same
as educational achievement scores, she will probably be labeled a slow
learner, rather than hearing impaired. The reasoning??? It's probably not the
hearing impairment that is interfering with her learning. Therefore, there's
the possibility that she won't qualify for any services!!!

In many respects, she really should be in a full-time program for the hearing
impaired. However, my Sp. Ed. coordinator will say that we have many students
that are functioning on her same level, and she doesn't need any full-time
services. In that case, I'd rather have her stay with me on a resource basis.
Why??? Because my actual position is a Sp. Ed. Resource teacher, but I am
also certified to teach the hearing impaired. She may also qualify for
services from the Hearing Resource teacher from the regional program for the
hearing impaired.

I really feel out of the loop, since this is the first time teaching a
hearing impaired student in over ten years.

Marilyn

SUBJECT:  Re:Opinions wanted ...  Date:  97-11-18 17:57:00 EST
From:  KNied10607

I teach in a day school in Chicago.  I would be happy to see each and every
child go to the Illinois School for the Deaf.  I feel they would be in an
environment where almost everyone understood them.  They also would be able
to participate in all after school activities.They would also be able to pick
from many friends, not just the ones at school.  It must be a hard decision
for a hearing parent to send their child away, but I truly feel a resedential
school has much,much more to offer a Deaf child.

SUBJECT:  Re:Opinions wanted ...  Date:  97-11-18 19:30:40 EST
From:  MarRigby

KNied10607:

"They would also be able to pick from many friends, not just the ones at
school. " If they're in a residential school, how do they find friends that
are not in the school?

Each child is different. For some, especially those who have not learned
adequate communications skills (intelligible speech), a school for the deaf
might be a good recommendation--not just for the academic value, but the
social aspect would be valuable. However, there are many students who do just
as well in a regular public school with either resource services or a
full-time class. I used to teach in a full-time class for the hearing
impaired within a public school setting. They were still segregated for the
most part. Depending upon how well a student communicates, an inclusion
setting could be quite valuable as well.

Marilyn

SUBJECT:  Re:Opinions wanted ...  Date:  97-11-19 19:24:23 EST
From:  DBLK 35

It is so very important for children to feel part of a group, not to feel
different.  For the hearing impaired being in a setting where everyone is
similar, where everyone can understand and be understood, where being deaf is
not an issue a school for the deaf provides the richest environment possible.
I teach at a day school for the deaf in NY.  Except for the few who come from
deaf homes or have deaf sibs, home is a lonely, quiet, isolated place.  Put
even the brightest or the most oral ( not necessarily the same) in a hearing
school and they too run the risk of becoming isolated.  What's better. .
.being in the bottom of a hearing class or being at the top of a deaf class?
For self esteem and emotional development, I'd take the latter.  Success
should not be defined by where one attends school but by how well one does
while there.
Karen
PS I have many deaf friends some of whom werre mainstreamed and some who
weren't.  The ones who were not have a better sense of whothey are and the
ones who weren't wish they were !