DHH Family Transition Weekend

Your LIFE: It's Not a Game, DHH Family Transition Weekend

Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing 8th-12th grade and their parents are invited to attend the first DHH Family Transition Weekend. Students and parents will have workshop sessions related to planning the transition to college or a career including the following topics: 1) Do you want a career in STEM? 2) Laws: understanding your rights and planning your accommodations, 3) Independence & Employability Skills, 4) Tour of the Advanced Technology Center at Florida State College of Jacksonville, 5) Letting Go, 6) DeafTEC STEM Supports, and more!

A hotel room Friday night will be provided to families traveling more than 50 miles away to attend. Dinner Friday and lunch Saturday will be provided to all attendees.
June 12 - 13, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida - For questions, contact Shelley Ardis or register here.

As the end of the school year approaches please take a look around your classroom, office, or home for any stray RMTC/OSBD materials that may have been misplaced or pushed aside during the school year.

If you need a return label, please call 1-800-356-6731 or email Laura McDonald. She will send you a prepaid label so there is no charge to you. We appreciate your cooperation in getting our materials returned so others can use them. Thanks. Have a great summer!

Hi Interpreters,
 
If you are looking for some professional development opportunities online, I suggest you check out this web site.  http://www.pattan.net/Videos/Browse/?topic=11
 
The site is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. They have a library of instructional videos for educational interpreters with some of the videos done by Kevin Williams, co-creator of the EIPA system.
 
Please check them out. You can view them individually or in a small group, and have group discussion and practice.
 
Shannon
 
Shannon C. Simon, MS
CI,CT,CSC,OIC:C
Professional Development Coordinator
 
Educational Interpreter Project
University of North Florida
Department of Exceptional, Deaf and Interpreter Education 
1 UNF Drive
Bldg. 57, Suite 3500
Jacksonville Fl 32224
 
Office at UNF 904-620-1386
Home office 904-829-1899 or cell 904-392-8348
FAX 904 620 3895
http://www.unf.edu/interpreterproject 

Folder Full of Storytelling Apps - A large list of storytelling apps that teachers and parents can use to encourage kids' creativity. Great summer activities! Be sure to read the comments to see additional apps suggested there. [Note: The first app on the list is now FREE!]

The Ultimate STEM Guide for Kids: 239 Cool Sites about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - A list with some excellent K-12 links. Dozens more are arranged by age and interest. From games and apps to summer camps, contests, and career advice.