DHH Family Transition Weekend
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Resource Materials & Technology Center:
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Outreach Services for the Blind/Visually Impaired
and Deaf/Hard of Hearing
207 San Marco Avenue 
St. Augustine, Florida  32084 
800-356-6731 (FL) 
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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.
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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 
Sites and Apps!

48 Ultra-Cool Summer Sites for Kids and Teachers - This blog entry has a list of great sites for kids and teachers to keep you  happily productive and learning during the summer. The list is from 2012, so some of the links may not be active.

Literacy Apps for Teachers and Parents - 15 apps that will help teachers, students, and parents.

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.



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June 2015

17th Annual Family Café
When: June 5-7, 2015
Where: Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
DHH Family Transition Weekend
When: June 12-13
Where: FL State College of Jacksonville