Overview
Unlocking the English Code: Literacy for Learners Who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Blind/Visually Impaired
Explore and connect the areas of phonological awareness, phonics, writing, fluency, vocabulary, communication, language, and comprehension specifically for learners who are D/HH or B/VI.
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
Estimated Time to Complete: 3 hours
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Pre-Assessment
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Introduction
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Survey