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Recorded ASTra Advocacy Webinars
National Association of State Directors in Special Education (NASDSE) Guidelines Training
Webinar 04-02-2024
Keeping Our Students Safe at School: The H&V Safety Attachment
Webinar 02-13-2024
Early Intervention: Advocacy in the Early Years
Webinar 11-09-2023
The Mind’s Eye: Understanding Theory of Mind and its Impact on Socialization
Webinar 11-19-2024
Presenter: Andrea Marwah
This session explores theory of mind (ToM) for children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The presenter shares the components of ToM, provides examples of ToM, discusses how hearing loss can impact ToM, and how to support ToM development with specific examples regarding socialization and language & literacy.
Special Education Advocacy Strategies for Deaf+ (DeafPlus) Students with IEPs
Webinar 8-27-2024
Presenters: Kristen Stratton J.M.
This session covers general IEP meeting tips, procedural safeguards, what laws and regulations apply to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in public schools, and advocacy strategies to address the challenges often encountered by Deaf+ families during IEP meetings.
Best Practices When Serving Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
Webinar 6-25-24
Presenters: Ana Brooks & Rana Ottallah
Learn how to implement best practices to effectively support and empower culturally and linguistically diverse families that leads to increased parent participation, access to resources, and improved student outcomes.
National Assoc of State Directors in Special Education Guidelines
Webinar 4-02-24
Presenter: Cheryl DeConde Johnson
The Optimizing Outcomes for Students who are DHH/Educational Services Guidelines through NASDSE provides a set of recommended practices in Deaf education.
Keeping Our Students Safe at School: The H&V Safety Attachment
Webinar 2-13-24
Presenters: Janet DesGeorges, Sara Kennedy and Dr. Harold Johnson
The Hands & Voices Safety Attachment is a tool families can use for meaningful conversations with their IEP team to develop strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of DHH students in education.
Download Safety Attachment For Student who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing(D/HH), D/HH+, or Deaf-Blind
Early Intervention: Advocacy in the Early Years
Webinar 11-09-2023
Presenters: Sara Kennedy and Elizabeth Shuler Krause
Early Intervention comes at a vulnerable time for many new families. Having an understanding about quality services assists families with their decision-making and family participation in Early Intervention that leads to successful transitions to preschool outcomes.
Bill of Rights for Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Then and Now
Webinar 06-14-2022 -
Presented at OCALICON 2022 (reshared with permission)
Presenter: Janet DesGeorges, H&V Executive Director
The first Bill of Rights for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing was passed in South Dakota almost 20 years ago. Since then, nearly 20 other states have adopted similar bills. This webinar covers a brief history of their passage, their impact, and their current status.
