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Let’s talk about STRATEGIES we can use to strengthen auditory memory and auditory comprehension. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Auditory Comprehension Strategies and Passages Listening Fun on TPT

I recorded this episode to help explain what it is we do as an itinerant Teacher of the Deaf. This episode primarily discussed supporting auditory oral students in the mainstream. My goal is that this helps give some language for TODs to use when explaining their role to others! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Free TOD Handout Listening Fun on TPT

Guest interview with Knar Marashian. Knar and I discuss how her personal experiences as a student receiving TOD services impact her now as a Teacher of the Deaf! We touch on accepting hearing loss, listening fatigue, and more! Resources Mentioned: Transcript Self-Advocacy Dice Bingo Games Listening Fun on TPT

Some ideas for pushing into the classroom to support self-advocacy, listening, and language skills! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Self-Advocacy Rubrics Self-Advocacy Dice Bingo Games Listening Fun on TPT

How I take data on “soft skills” like self-advocacy using rubrics! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Self-Advocacy Rubrics Listening Fun on TPT

We discuss our favorite activities to do during the first week of sessions with our students, ages pre-k to high school. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Back to School Activities Packet Back to School Google Slides Activity Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

We chat about how we schedule and plan for our sessions, at the beginning of the year and in general. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Kimmy’s Caseload Planner Deanna’s Caseload Planner Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

We chat with Adam Chitta, a hard of hearing music teacher, all about music! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Adam’s Instagram Listen and Color Bundle Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT Adam wants to also share that if you are interested in learning more about connecting with other musicians, join his Facebook group , 'Music is for ALL in our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.'...

We discuss compensatory strategies for unilateral listeners. These are strategies we teach the students so that they can learn to advocate for themselves. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Listen and Color Bundle Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT Self-Advocacy Series Unilateral Hearing Loss BAHA Bone Anchored Hearing Aids Activity Conversation Advocacy Poster Freebie Listening...

We talk about the benefits of group sessions for TOD services. We discuss questions, give tips, and talk about the logistics of making group sessions work. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Caseload Planner and IEP Data Tracker Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

Deanna talks about getting her LSLS certification and how she uses it in her job. She discusses the mentoring program, the test, maintaining her certification, the benefits of the process, and more. After recording this episode, we learned that the Hearing First mentoring program is no longer running. :( Resources Mentioned: Transcript Listen and Color Language Skills Bundle Children with Hearing...

We discuss the importance of building rapport with reluctant middle school students. We also give several tips for making the most of your sessions with middle schoolers. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Caseload Planner and IEP Data Tracker SMART Goals Workbook Back to School Packet Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

We talk about the auditory hierarchy in detail and provide tips and examples for each level. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Listen and Color Language Skills Bundle Hearing First Auditory Learning Guide Auditory Discrimination Print-and-Go Resource Auditory Discrimination Play Dough Resource Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

We discuss our favorite paper, digital, and hands-on activities! Resources Mentioned: Transcript Itinerant Caseload Planner & IEP Tracker Auditory Processing Made Simple Resources I Spy Activities Wordwall.net Storylineonline.net Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

This episode is a mishmash of a bunch of random tips and tricks that work for us. Whenever anyone asks if we have tips for teachers switching to itinerant…this is it, all in one place! Resources Mentioned: Transcript Listen and Color Language Skills Bundle No Prep Resources Minimal Pairs Data Collection Resource Digital Caseload Planner Mesh Zipper Pouches- Amazon Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of...

We chat about the TOD’s role on a large IEP team when a student has multiple disabilities. We discuss strategies for collaborating with teachers and other professionals, as well as some ideas that have worked for us. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Itinerant Caseload Planner & Data Tracker Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

We discuss the difference between teaching vs testing during TOD sessions. We share examples and ideas for a range of ages. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Listen and Color Language Skills Bundle Listening Comprehension Strategies Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

We discuss the evaluation process and which tests we use frequently. Since every program has their own protocol, we discuss what we have done and some tips for making the process more efficient. We also discuss using this information for determining placement. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Itinerant Caseload Planner Hearing Itinerant Services Rubric Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teach...

We discuss some of our favorite activities and games to do with students at the end of the year! We go over: future teacher letters, student led in-service presentations, and easy games for your last few sessions. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Transcript Student Led In-Service Presentation Dear Future Teacher Letter Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

Show notes: Deanna and Kimmy answer common questions about unilateral hearing loss and discuss strategies for supporting these students in the classroom. Links Mentioned: Transcript Unilateral Hearing Loss Simulation Itinerant Caseload Planner Listening Fun on TPT The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

Deanna and Kimmy discuss common accommodations used in college for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. Kimmy shares her personal experiences as a Hard of Hearing college student and describes how accommodations are used in real life.  We cover: informal strategies and compensatory skills that students can use, formal accommodations through the disability center, CART, note taking, and other ac...

Welcome to the TOD podcast! We will be chatting all about Deaf Education topics, ranging from listening, language, self-advocacy, teacher organization, and more!