Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf

Meet the team behind the mission!

Together, we’re connecting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, families, and professionals across Texas with resources, support, and opportunities to thrive.

www.texasdeafed.org

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Visual Description:
A vertical “Meet the SOC Team” graphic for the 2026–2027 school year. The top features large orange text reading “Meet the,” followed by the colorful Statewide Outreach Center logo and the word “Team” in large orange letters. A group photograph fills the lower half of the graphic, showing 19 SOC team members standing together in two rows outdoors on grass beneath large leafy trees. Team members wear a variety of professional and casual clothing in neutral, blue, green, floral, and other colors. The photograph is blended into a textured white background with small blue, red, and orange dotted accents in the corners. Large orange text at the bottom reads “2026–2027.”

August 25th is around the corner!! Meet other parent advisors at our virtual meet and greet. Networking will connect you to more resources for the job.

Register at https://go.texasdeafed.org/ParentAdvisor_Aug

Visual Description: A blue-and-white promotional flyer for the Statewide Outreach Center’s Birth to 3 Parent Advisor Workshop. Large navy text reads “PARENT ADVISOR WORKSHOP,” followed by the workshop title “Networking 101.” A calendar icon appears next to the date, August 25, 2026, with a blue “REGISTER NOW” button below. The SOC logo is displayed in the upper-right corner. Curved dark and bright blue graphic elements frame the white background. At the bottom right is a circular portrait of Rachel Baker, smiling and wearing a burgundy top, with her name written in white script over the photo.

We are starting up our annual monthly series for Birth-Three Parent Advisors again. Meet other parent advisors at our virtual meet and greet. Networking will connect you to more resources for the job.

Register at https://go.texasdeafed.org/ParentAdvisor_Aug

The internet remembers… so let’s make sure students know how to navigate it.

Digital citizenship is more than knowing how to use technology. It’s about helping students make thoughtful choices, communicate responsibly, protect their information, and understand the impact of what they do online.

SOC offers free Digital Citizenship resources in ASL to help make these conversations more accessible for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Learn. Explore. Navigate.

Find free Digital Citizenship resources in ASL at https://canva.link/u8nutn9d51js1xi

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Visual Description:
A three-image SOC Digital Citizenship carousel uses a cream-colored background with oversized red, orange, and blue footprint graphics around the edges. The Statewide Outreach Center at Texas School for the Deaf logo appears near the top of each image.

The first image features a large speech bubble reading, “The Internet Remembers…” with “Remembers” highlighted in bright blue. Below is an illustrated blue laptop with digital footprints across its screen and a small illustrated person looking at a phone. On the lower right, a signer wearing a black shirt demonstrates the ASL sign for “internet” and is outlined in bright blue.

The second image reads, “Let’s teach students to navigate the digital world responsibly,” in large black lettering, with “responsibly” highlighted in bright blue. At the lower left is an illustration of a person seated in front of a laptop with digital information displayed around the screen. On the lower right, the signer demonstrates the ASL sign for “responsible” and is outlined in bright blue.

The third image reads, “Learn. Explore. Navigate the digital world in ASL. Free Digital Citizenship resources at texasdeafed.org.” The words “Learn,” “Explore,” and “Navigate” appear in red, orange, and blue. A large illustrated blue laptop fills the lower portion of the image. Its screen displays an example Digital Citizenship resource labeled “Tip #4,” with three password examples and a signer.

Language learning doesn't have to happen at a table or during a lesson.
It happens in the car. 🚗
At the grocery store. 🛒
On a walk. 🌳
At the playground. 🛝
And during all the little adventures in between.

🌎 Language Goes Everywhere With You

Language learning doesn't have to happen at a table or during a lesson.

It happens in the car. 🚗
At the grocery store. 🛒
On a walk. 🌳
At the playground. 🛝
And during all the little adventures in between.

When children notice something, ask a question, make a comment, or share an idea, that's an opportunity to connect and build language.

You don't need to turn every moment into a lesson.

Just notice, respond, and keep the conversation going. 💙

👇 Where will your family take language this weekend?

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Every Deaf and Hard of Hearing student deserves equal access to learning-not just a seat in the classroom.

Small changes in the classroom can make a meaningful difference. From using visual supports and thoughtful seating arrangements to understanding assistive technology and creating accessible communication, these strategies help Deaf and Hard of Hearing students fully participate alongside their peers.

Swipe through for 5 practical tips to help create a more accessible and inclusive learning environment.

Explore more free resources at texasdeafed.org and Spanish version is available on https://canva.link/vv29jbjq3uyp1o9



Visual Description:
A six-image SOC Tips carousel about supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in mainstream classrooms. The graphics use a consistent white and light-gray design with blue, orange, and red accents.

The cover introduces five tips with an illustrated eye and numbered steps.

Tip 1 shows a teacher presenting visual information while holding matching printed notes, followed by a DHH student with amplification previewing the same material.

Tip 2 shows a teacher looking at and speaking directly to a DHH student while an ASL interpreter signs beside the teacher within the student's line of sight.

Tip 3 shows a teacher wearing an FM/DM microphone and pressing the connect button on an FM system. A DHH student with amplification faces the teacher, and a graphic shows the teacher's transmitter connected to the student's receiver.

Tip 4 shows students seated at desks with a DHH student with amplification seated among classmates. The teacher and ASL interpreter stand beside the classroom board so the student has a clear view of them and the visual information displayed.

Tip 5 contrasts a teacher facing students while speaking with a teacher speaking while turned toward the board. A second illustration shows students taking numbered turns during a group discussion.

Statewide Outreach Center branding and contact information appear throughout the carousel.

Reading a textbook is a skill. But has anyone ever taught it?

Which textbook feature do your students find most challenging to understand?

Textbooks are filled with features that support learning—but students first need to understand how to use them.

Our How to Read a Textbook ASL Video Series teaches textbook features like definitions, bold words, and more through ASL and visual supports to help build vocabulary and strengthen comprehension.

Explore the complete series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhbEjnwOPpyIrOPJpd9l_jRy7WX7r5zB_

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