Unlocking the English Code: Literacy for Learners Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Blind/Visually Impaired

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the components of evidence-based literacy instruction for students who are D/HH or B/VI
• Apply the components of effective instructional programs for teaching reading and writing to classroom instruction
• Describe why assessment and monitoring of reading and writing progress is an essential part of teaching, including short term (formative) and long term progress (maintenance/summative)
• Identify appropriate adaptations for literacy instruction and assessment for students who are DHH or B/VI

Presenters:

• Frances Mary D’Andrea, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Pittsburgh
• Stacey Tucci, Language and Literacy Director, Georgia Dept of Ed - State Schools Division