Pediatric Hearing Loss (Ongoing online)
Ongoing, online training regarding Hearing Loss and Early Intervention
1. Watch the
Video.
This 20-minute online presentation provides basic information about the different types of hearing loss, the impact of hearing loss on development, early intervention services, amplification options, communication modalities, and when to refer for audiological testing.
2. Take the 6-question
Quiz
3. Receive EI credit and a certificate of completion.
Complete the quiz and email it to
Joe Vieira
Pass the quiz with an 83% or better
Receive .25 credits in the area of Atypical Development and .25 credits in the area of Intervention and a Certificate of Completion via email within two weeks
Functional Hearing & Vision Screening Trainings
2019-2020 dates coming soon!
General Flyer
September 26, 2019
Casa Central
1335 N. California Ave., Chicago
Registration Link
October 7, 2019
ILEAS
1701 E. Main St., Urbana
Registration Link
March 9, 2020
ISVI
658 E. State St., Unit #2, Jacksonville
Registration Link
March 26, 2020
Center for Sight & Hearing
8038 Macintosh Ln., Rockford
Registration Link
March 27, 2020
Advanced Medical Transport
1718 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria
Registration Link
April 16, 2020
West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church
4212 Broadway St., Mt. Vernon
Registration Link
Annual Conferences for Parents and Professionals
IL School for the Deaf Outreach holds 4 annual Parent Conferences throughout IL. These conferences are held on select Saturdays in Southern, Central, Northern and Chicago City locations. Each year we invite presenters with expertise in deafness to share information to help parents make informed decisions for their children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
The IL School for the Deaf Outreach Annual Parent Conferences will be held:
South of Seventy – Carterville IL – February 22, 2020
South of Eighty – Springfield IL – March 28, 2020
North of Eighty – Rockford IL – April 18, 2020
Chicago Conference – Near Midway – May 2, 2020
Topics this year include:
Special Education Law and Advocacy (IDEA, Section 504 and Advocacy)
Educating Children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing Across all Placement Settings
Socialization Skills for Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Growing Up Deaf – Deaf Adults Tell their Story
Registration is now open, Click here to register:
Registration Link
If you would like a copy of the event Flyer. Please contact
Desa Johnson
General Conference Questions? Contact
Andrea Marwah
Statewide August Conference 2019
Tiger Kids Days
ITDHH Early Intervention Pre-Conference
The ITDHH Pre-Conference will be held Thursday March 5th 2020.
Location: Wyndham Springfield City Centre – 700 East Adams Street, Springfield
FREE Training FREE EI Credit (EI Credit ONLY for this conference)
Sessions include information pertaining to working with children who are Deaf/hard of Hearing in Early Intervention.
Topics this year:
Family Engagement
DTH to DTH
Early Intervention Update
Deaf Mentors
Register now:
Click Here
Questions? Contact Andrea Marwah at andrea.marwah@illinois.gov or 331-702-8944
Advocacy and IDEA Trainings
Special Education Law and Advocacy Training
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
Child’s Voice School
180 Hansen Court
Wood Dale, IL
Topics:
Special Education Law
How to prepare for your child’s IEP
Transition from EI to Early Childhood
How to successfully advocate for a child
State Special Education
Questions: Contact:
Andrea Marwah 331-702-8944
Schedule: The morning session will cover IDEA, Section 504, IEP’s, accommodations and placement. The afternoon will cover Advocacy: How to advocate successfully for your child
Professional Development: EI Credit, LSLS Credit and ISBE PD Credit will be offered at no charge.
Please note: Childcare is not provided for this event, no children under age 15 may attend.
ADA accommodations must be requested 3 weeks prior to the event.
Registration link:
Click Here
Need assistance with this topic?
Contact our trainer Andrea Marwah at andrea.marwah@illinois.gov or 331-702-8944.