by Oran Tkatchov | Jun 2, 2021 | Blind, Deaf, deaf-blind, instruction, language, Strategies
As the number of children and youth with deaf-blindness from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds continues to grow, educators and others who provide services to them and their families are expected to demonstrate awareness of cultural differences and use...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 6, 2021 | ASL, Deaf, distance learning, language, learning, Literacy, Reading, teaching
Young children who are developing language skills will love these ASL story time videos from Rochester School for the Deaf. The videos present many popular children’s books in American Sign Language, including “I Stink”, “Baby’s Very...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 29, 2020 | assessment, disabilties, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, pararpros, special education, Standards, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching
This module explores the importance of scaffolding and modeling for students as they learn new skills and strategies (est. completion time: 1 hour). Click here to access this resource.
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 29, 2020 | ASL, Behavior, Deaf, disabilties, distance learning, Early Childhood, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, Literacy, Math, pararpros, special education, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching
The California School for the Deaf provides a webinar series which are recorded. Topics so far include “Early Language and Long-Term Outcomes,” “Everyone Can Do Math,” and “Distance Learning Expectations and Tips on Zoom Classroom...
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 31, 2020 | assistive technology, AT, Deaf, edtech, instruction, language, learning, Literacy
As technology continues to advance, it changes how we view literacy. Literacy expression is not limited to pen, paper, and books because technology advancements have opened more doors and changed our ability to create and express ourselves. Click here to watch the...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 24, 2020 | ASL, Coaching and Leadership, Deaf, deaf-blind, language
This is a collection of keynotes and presentations given at the Collaborative Experience conferences hosted by the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing (MNCDHH). They are intended to be a resource for teachers of the deaf, deafblind and...
