CAL-ED 2015 CONFERENCE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SCHOOLS. Saturday, March 7 th Workshops from 9:00 11:30 a.m.

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1 CAL-ED 2015 CONFERENCE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SCHOOLS **The following is a tentative list of workshops. The workshops and times may be subject to change. Saturday, March 7 th Workshops from 9:00 11:30 a.m. School to Career Connection: Preparing Our Students With Their Transition Readiness Description: Getting an early start with transition planning will help Deaf students develop confidence and skills in owning their transition plan. This will lead to transition readiness which includes developing necessary skills for employment, self-advocacy and independent living skills. (2 ½ hour workshop) Presenters: Daniel Girard and Michelle Aguilar Ideal for: teachers, parents, counselors, administrators, interpreters and college students Daniel Girard is a Career Counselor at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont. He received his Master s Degree in School Counseling from Gallaudet University and a Bachelor s degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. Michelle Aguilar is a Transition Specialist at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont. She obtained her Master s degree in Rehabilitation from San Diego State University and Bachelor s degree in Social Work at Gallaudet University. Michelle and Daniel work with their current high school students and alumnus at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont in the Career Center and Transition services Department. They prepare students to be valuable assets in today s prosperous society. Specific Interventions to Improve Learning and Success: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in the Mainstream STEM classroom Description: Participants will experience what it is like to be a Deaf student in a mainstream class and learn specific interventions that can be ued to improve the instruction and learning in the class. Resources reflecting the principles of Universal Design will be reviewed. (2 ½ hour workshop) Presenters: Natasha Kordus and Denise Hamilton Ideal for: teachers and administrators Natasha Kordus is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and the supervisor for the Assessment and Intervention Service Department at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside as well as the Southern California division of the California Deaf Education Resource Center where she has been providing assessments and information to parents and professionals working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in California. Denise Hamilton is the District Liaison for the CDERC at CSDR where she works with schools and communities from Southern California to provide educational resources, services and placement at CSDR. Denise is also a critical member of the California Deaf Education Resource Center and one of the founding developers. 1

2 Fun, Effective Multi-Sensory Approaches to Speaking and Reading Description: Effective, three-dimensional tools that allow for visual, tactile, and kinesthetic interaction will be presented. We will examine multi-sensory teaching strategies, which solidify learning and align with the Common Core Standards. (2 ½ hour workshop) Ideal for: teachers and speech/language therapists Presenter: Sandy Kaul Sandy Kaul has been a SLP, SDC-D/HH teacher and mentor teacher for 35 years. Sandy is an instructor at CSUS and the developer of FONEMZ. Saturday, March 7 th Session 1: 9:00 10:15 a.m. Critical Engagement with Latino Families Strengthening Relationships Between Educators and Parents Description: Two parents and a school counselor will lead this session as participants will engage in discussion and develop strategies for strengthening their relationships with students families, particularly fathers. Presenters: Irma Sanchez and Cynthia Lemus-Ramos Ideal for: teachers and parents Irma Sanchez is a Latina mother of three young adults who are Deaf. She is a parent mentor for the organizations Parent Links and D.E.A.F. Project. She is also the founder of the organization, Deaf Latinos. Cynthia Lemus-Ramos is a mother of two hearing daughters and a deaf son. She works as a parent mentor for DEAF Project/Parent Links and Deaf Latinos Organization. Full Inclusion It s How We Make a Difference in Our School Description: Are you interested in fully including your D/HH students? We have been doing this successfully with great results for the past three years at our school. Come and see how you can make this work at your school and be successful! Presenters: Lisa Matson and Sara Lloyd Ideal for: teachers, administrators, interpreters and speech and language pathologists Lisa Matson is a teacher for Deaf/Hard of Hearing in Clovis Unified School District (CUSD). She works with students ages birth kindergarten. She has been teaching for 20 years in her school district. She has held a variety of positions prior to opening the birth K program in CUSD. Sara Llyod is an educational interpreter in CUSD. She currently interprets in the birth kindergarten program. She has been working with this population of students for the past three years. Prior to that Sara interpreted in a variety of grade levels. She has 10 years of interpreting experience. 2

3 Saturday, March 7 th Session 2: 10:30 11:45 a.m Educational Interpreter Perspectives of Working with Deaf Children in K-12 Educational Settings in Central California Description: This program will inform participants about specific challenges and effective strategies that educational interpreters use in working with Deaf children in mainstream educational settings. Presenters: Peter Crume and Bryan Berrett Ideal for: parents, paraprofessionals, administrators and interpreters Dr. Peter Crume is an assistant professor and coordinator of the sign language interpreting program in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies. Dr. Bryan Berrett is an associate professor and the chairperson of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies at Fresno State. Life Stories Experience Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students Panel Discussion Description: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) deaf and hard of hearing students life experiences will be explored through a panel of 4 6 deaf and hard of hearing college students. The panel of students will share their feelings, beliefs, hopes and concerns as individuals. The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions they ve always wanted to ask successful deaf and hard of hearing adults. Presenter/Moderator: Robert Sidansky Ideal for: All audiences Robert Sidansky is employed as a Student Personnel Specialist with the National Center on Deafness at California State University, Northridge. Robert and his wife, Denise have two deaf sons and a deaf daughter. Saturday, March 7 th Session 3: 1:45 3:00 p.m. Data-driven Decisions in Deaf Education: A Snapshot of Statewide Data Collection and Dissemination in California Description: Presentation of doctoral dissertation research and data collection on academic achievement assessment and service delivery for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in California Ideal for: teachers, parents, administrators Presenter: Nan Barker Nan Barker, a Regional Director of CalStateTEACH, has a MA degree in Deaf Education and Ed.D in Educational Leadership. 3

4 Little Stories, Little Words, Many Meanings: A Reading Resource to Teach Multiple Meanings Description: DHH Students often struggle with decoding skills. Multiple meanings for sight words are a challenge for emergent readers. If a reader is unaware of different meanings of a word, miscues occur which prevents the reader from fully understanding the text. The Little Stories series of texts support deaf students ongoing efforts to internalize the multiple meanings of sight words when given practice and exposure to the words through humorous stories. These short stories feature 5 Dolch Words per story and include multiple meanings for each targeted sight word. This workshop is designed to introduce educators to this free reading resource which includes the Little Stories, Worksheets and Sample Sentences. If you utilize the Fairview approach to reading sight words, this workshop is for you! Presenters: In Loving Memory of Roxanne Helene Clanin May 18, 1961-November 23, 2014 Sam Mullins and Jennifer Burnett will be presenting Roxanne s Little Stories. The Little Stories is a project that she poured so much enthusiasm and passion with her partner Carol Hajdu. Sam and Jennifer wanted to make sure that Roxanne s vision was passed along to all of the teachers that could use this tool. Sam Mullins is a middle school teacher at Marlton School for the Deaf. She is a graduate of CSUN s Deaf Studies BA program and DHH Teaching Credential and MA programs. Sam is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. Jennifer Burnett is a 3rd Grade Teacher at Marlton School for the Deaf. She has a BS in Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice, DHH education specialist credential, Masters in Special Education specializing in Deaf Education from California State University, Northridge. Exploring Deaf Student Motivation Towards Learning English Literacy Description: Despite the strides made in Deaf Education over the decades, Deaf children continue to struggle with learning English as a second language. Understanding the perspectives of Deaf individuals who have experienced difficulty in English proficiency helps educators develop efficient strategies towards English literacy. Presenter: Dr. Daniel Gough Ideal for: teachers, parents, administrators and interpreters Dr. Daniel Gough works for CSUN Deaf Studies Department. He is Deaf and has a Deaf family. He studies Deaf students motivation learning English as a second language and their belonging to the community. Making It Work for Everyone: Teaching Deaf Students with Special Needs Description: Participants will explore a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while examining specific characteristics of learning and how to best meet those needs within any general education (DHH) classroom. Presenters: Rachel Woodward and Rachel Friedman-Narr Ideal for: teachers, parents, administrators and diagnosticians 4

5 Rachel Woodward is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with an MA in Deaf Education who did behavior assessment/intervention for LAUSD prior to becoming a Vice Principal at WISH Charter School. Rachel Friedman-Narr, Ph.D. is a Professor in Special Education / Deaf Education at California State University, Northridge. Her interests are working with DHH students and parent-to-parent support for families raising DHH children. Common Core: Interpreters at the Crossroads. How are WE making a difference? Description: What challenges and successes have you experienced while interpreting the new language dense, literacy based standards of Common Core? We will meet and discuss how our roles are expanding and our needs have changed. Ideal for: teachers, administrators and interpreters Presenter: Abby Kopp Abby Kopp has worked as an Educational Interpreter for 27 years. She currently works with pre-school to 5 th grade students at San Luis Obispo Office of Education. Saturday, March 7 th Session IV: 3:20 4:35 p.m. How to Empower Students with the Common Core Standards Description: How can we create a classroom of empowered life-long learners using visual strategies and themes? Come participate in this workshop that uses the common core standards to answer this essential question. Presenters: Elizabeth Durham and Amy Kimmerle Ideal for: teachers Amy Kimmerle holds a bachelor s degree in History and master s degree in Deaf Education. She has been teaching history at CSDR for four years. Elizabeth Durham, a President s Scholar and Dean s Medal Finalist, received her Deaf Education master s and credential from CSU Fresno in DHH and Multiple Subjects. She teaches Science and English at CSDR. High School is Done! YAY! Now what? Description: Supporting students who are Deaf in their transition from high school to work and college is a complex and exciting journey. How do we best support our young adults? Ideal for: Teachers, Administrators, Paraprofessionals, Itinerant, Parents, Counselors Presenters: Amy Eshelman and Shelby Cook Amy Eshelman graduated from Dickinson College with a B.A. in French and Russian and from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master s in Deaf Ed. She taught English at CSDF for two years and as the School-to-Career Coordinator for 3 years. She founded the Work Readiness Program at CSD in 2008 and has been collaborating with students ever since. 5

6 Shelby Cook, MA works at CSD Fremont. Through the Work Readiness Program, Shelby works to facilitate student transition to life beyond high school by creating and implementing curricula that emphasize independent living skills, career exploration and job development. What do I do now? When ASL and Spoken Language are Not Options for Communication Description: This workshop will explore some of the communication alternatives available when physical or cognitive challenges preclude the use of ASL and spoken language. Presenter: Jane Hankins Ideal For: teachers, parents, speech/language pathologists Jane Hankins is an infant/itinerant D/HH teacher in Monterey County who specializes in teaching children with deaf blindness and multiple disabilities. The Rock Solid IEP Description: How can families and educators ensure their IEPs are rock solid? Dissecting the IEP, step-by-step, will allow families and educators to benefit proactively and preventatively. Ideal for: Teachers, Administrators, Itinerant and Parents Presenter: Judith Kroeger Judith Kroeger is a USD (University of San Diego) SEAP (Special Education Advocacy Program) certified family advocate previously taught Deaf and Hard of Hearing students for seven years. Speech Pathologist and DHH Teacher Collaboration: Developing Linguistic and Communicative Competency of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Description: The purpose of this presentation will be to review examples of the collaboration between the Speech Pathologists and Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in increasing the linguistic and communicative competency of the students who are deaf and hard of hearing and participate in the special education programs in the Riverside County Office of Education. Presenters: David Richer, Ed.D and Elan Parker Ideal for: teachers, audiologists, and speech and language therapists Dr. David Richer is an Instructional Specialist with the Riverside County Office of Education. He currently works with DHH and VI special education programs. Dr. Richer has over 25 years experience as a school psychologist and special education administrator. He obtained his BA and MA in psychology from California State University of Northridge and a Doctor of Education from University of LaVerne. Elan Paker, MA, CCC-SLP is a Speech Language Pathologist at the Riverside County Office of Education who has worked with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults for over 14 years. Currently her focus is on the development of auditory-oral language skills in pediatric cochlear implant and hearing aid users. She has worked in both Total Communication and auditory oral programs and employs a strong emphasis on collaboration with classroom teachers to increase linguistic and academic competence. 6

7 The Power of Partnerships: Collaborations between Gallaudet University Regional Centers and K-12 programs Description: Gallaudet partners with K-12 programs nationwide, especially through Gallaudet Regional Centers. This presentation highlights collaborative projects that bring Gallaudet resources to professionals and families in local communities, including California. Presenters: Dr. Judy Coryell and Pam Snedigar Ideal for: Teachers, parents, administrators, and interpreters Within Gallaudet s Office of Regional/National Outreach, Judith Coryell, Ph.D. has been building regional K-12 partnerships in the Pacific for six years, including the Deaf WorldTeach Program. Pam Snedigar, MPA, Director of the Gallaudet University Center-West, has developed continuing education opportunities for professionals and families within the region for fifteen years. The Silent Garden Endowment at Fresno State: Opportunities for Families, Teachers, Interpreters, Professionals and DHH Children Description: The Silent Garden Endowment at Fresno State University will be discussed as a rather unique community-oriented endowment for parents, teachers, interpreters, and professionals working with DHH in California. Presenter: Paul Ogden Ideal for: All Paul Ogden, Professor Emeritus of Deaf Studies at California State University, Fresno, recognized for his two publications: The Silent Garden: Raising your Deaf Child and Secrets from My Silent Eden. Sunday, March 8 th 9:30 a.m. 12 NOON Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science! Explore Different Strategies to Promote the Reading Skills of DHH Students that are consistent with Common Core (2 ½ hours) Description: Common core encourages teachers to think about reading processes in new ways. Explore terms such as reading reflection, close reading and reading across formats to implement effective instruction and work toward reading standards. Presenter: Ellen Schneiderman Dr. Ellen Schneiderman has been the coordinator of the DHH Teacher Credential Program at California State University, Northridge for the past 26 years. Her passion and area of expertise are language and literacy development of DHH students. Paraphrasing to Capture Different Levels of Meaning (2 ½ hours) Description: In this workshop, participants will examine paraphrasing from English into ASL in educational settings. For example, where an instructor asks a student to get ready for a test, the interpreter might sign get ready but include the verb entailments of open your book and 7

8 pick up your pen, as these might be (in that context) aspects of the verb to get ready. Where a teacher asks if a pen is not working, the interpreter might instead interpret that as, Is your pen out of ink, thus talking about ink in the pen (a meronym or part of the whole, holoym). The audience will be asked to do both site translations and simultaneous interpretations of a variety of texts from a typical classroom discourse. Presenter: Campbell McDermid, PhD Ideal for: teachers, parents, and interpreters Campbell McDermid is an assistant professor at NTID in the American Sign Language Interpreting Education program. He is nationally certified as an interpreter in Canada and has worked in both K-12 and post-secondary settings. He has taught sign language interpreting for almost two decades and has also worked as a literacy instructor with Deaf adults. Creating Educational Toys, Games and Puzzles for Students with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss Description: Examine the complexities of combined vision and hearing loss, and make your own educational toys, games, and puzzles to use with your students in this fun and interactive workshop. Presenter: Jane Hankins Ideal For: teachers, parents, speech/language pathologists Jane Hankins is an infant/itinerant D/HH teacher in Monterey County who specializes in teaching children with deaf blindness and multiple disabilities. 8