OSD & OSSB Early Childhood Ed

15 Principles for Reading to Deaf Children This article describes research-based principles and best practices for reading to deaf children. The underlying principle is a positive belief in the children’s ability to become strong, enthusiastic readers.

Reasons to say YES to Early Intervention for your child who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing(D/HH)

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We want to thank our wonderful families for the love and support they shared this week with our staff! We are so grateful!!!!!

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Thank you to members from Columbus Symphony for coming to play for our students.

Join families with children ages 0-5 who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired or Deafblind on December 20 from 5-7 at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Each family will receive a book and have time to explore the Conservatory and all the holiday decorations.

For more details and registration information visit https://osd.ohio.gov/home/news-and-events/all-events/ei-family-lit-event

We will be having our parent coffee chat this Thursday (3rd Thursday) at 9:30 and 7:00 pm. If you'd like to join, here is our registration link https://forms.gle/PWuQUzJ8StRTaJiTA We will be discussing the topic of Language and Communication specifically focused on the 0-5 year old age group. We hope to see you there!

There are many groups whether virtual or in-person that provide different support options for families of children with hearing loss. We would love to end October by sharing resources and ask that if you run or know of a support group for children with hearing loss, to share here for reference because "We accomplish more together than we can learn alone" - Max De Pree

RESOURCES:
Fostering Joy: https://handsandvoices.org/resources/fostering-joy.htm
Fostering Joy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DHHFosteringJoy
Ohio Hands & Voices Parent Support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/573700792695787
Ohio AG Bell: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OhioAGBell
AG Bell Leap (teens): https://www.agbellleap.com/
CampUS (teens): https://www.facebook.com/campUS.teens.HL
Heart to Heart CLE (cochlear parents): https://www.facebook.com/groups/663519298193613
Parents of Deaf/HOH Children: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2713285435
Families of Children with hearing loss: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hearingfirst
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities: https://www.facebook.com/ocecd
Deaf Mentor Program - Ohio School for the Deaf: https://osd.ohio.gov/our-departments/statewide-services/deaf-mentor?fbclid=IwAR14OkASTbL8OtTEBNWYTOs3P6fYEcmPfgKqfp5PViRypaakg0ERZ7P77BI
Unilateral Hearing Loss: https://www.facebook.com/groups/823887710999572/

We will continue to add to this list as we receive suggestions!

Join us for our Coffee Chats for families of children ages 0-5 with hearing loss to build community and discuss pertinent topics. Third Thursday of every month at 9:30 am and 7:00 pm. This week on Thursday, October 20th, next month on November 17th and then on December 15th. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ5JlPntmYa6eZy7OQLVlP6MZycskphLzyMVtLets8-zjhOw/viewform