Summit Speech School
Serving Students with Hearing Loss Since 1967
Lunch and Learn:
Free Professional Development Opportunity; Complimentary lunch will be provided; RSVP is required
Target Audience: Child Study Teams, Teachers and District Leaders
Location: 705 Central Ave New Providence, NJ 07974
Date/Time: February 12, 2025 from 12:30-2:30 PM
Presenters: Dr. Shelly Ozdamar, Educational Audiologist; Lee VanDenBerg, ToD/HH, Technology Specialist; Heather Freeman, Itinerant Coordinator; Ray Dorso, Executive Director
Please RSVP by emailing Joanie at [email protected]
Best Practices in Deaf Education
This training is designed to provide child study team members and school leaders with an overview of hearing loss and how to program for students who are deaf/hard of hearing who use hearing technology.
I) Understanding Communication Approaches: Listening and Spoken Language (LSL), Total Communication (TC), and American Sign Language (ASL)
II) The Nuts and Bolts of Hearing Technology: From Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants to Remote Microphone Systems
III) How to interpret an Audiological Evaluation/Audiogram to inform programming decisions
IV) Summit Speech School Tools of the Trade: Review of the equipment used in our audiology booth and throughout our program
V) Identity and other Social/Emotional considerations for students with hearing loss
VI) IEP Considerations: From Special Education Eligibility to Communication Plans and other IEP Best Practices
- LRE: From In-class Resource to Specialized Programs
- Understanding the role of an Itinerant ToD/HH and the services provided
- Using the NJ DOEs Educational Planning Guide for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
