Central Institute for the Deaf Professional Development

09/09/2026

A few weeks into the school year, routines are falling into place and learning is in full swing. Explore our latest blog for five engaging back-to-school activities that promote language skills, plus helpful tips to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

School is back in session! Language activities and tips that foster community in the classroom.

09/08/2026

Join us this fall for our live, virtual SPICE and SPICE for Life 2 workshops! Whether you're new to the curriculum or looking to deepen your skills, our experienced team is here to equip you with practical, research-based strategies to support students with hearing loss in developing listening and spoken language.

🧠 Learn from the experts
🎓 Gain hands-on tools you can use right away
💻 Participate from anywhere!

SPICE Workshop: https://hubs.la/Q04q6lyB0
SPICE for Life 2 Workshop: https://hubs.la/Q04q6mdD0

09/04/2026

After a summer to recharge and refresh, it’s time to get those teaching toolkits ready for a new school year! Check out our blog for practical strategies teachers can use to keep students engaged, connected and learning with purpose all year long.

Doug Lemov’s Teach Like a Champion is an excellent resource for teachers of the deaf. It is full of specific, concrete, high impact techniques to promote learning for ALL in the classroom.

09/03/2026

Supporting children with hearing loss takes a team, and we’re here to support the professionals who are part of that team! Whether you’re looking for resources, professional learning, consultation or curricula and tools, CID is here to help. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q04wldbp0

09/01/2026

Just a little auditory training today using our SPICE curriculum!!

08/25/2026

Looking for practical ways to support students with hearing loss? Join CID professionals next month for our SPICE and SPICE for Life 2 trainings. Designed for SLPs, teachers, and other professionals, these workshops share listening and spoken language strategies you can put into practice right away.

SPICE: Friday, September 25th
SPICE for Life 2: Friday, October 2nd

Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q04vc_Wf0

08/24/2026

For teachers, SLPs, and other professionals supporting students with language delays --> discover our new digital book, Lesson Plans for Grammar Development. With more than 100 unique, syntax-based lesson plans, it makes intentional grammar instruction easier to plan and put into practice.

Grab your copy here: https://hubs.la/Q04v53Tz0

08/19/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our fall workshops! They will be here before you know it.

SPICE Workshop | Friday, September 25 : https://hubs.la/Q04tx-nd0
SPICE for Life 2 Workshop | Friday, October 2: https://hubs.la/Q04tx--v0

08/18/2026

Talk of the Town is a Public Affairs Show which airs in St. Louis courtesy of Hubbard Broadcasting.

08/14/2026

ICYMI! We just released our NEW book, Lesson Plans for Grammar Development! A digital resource designed to support intentional grammar instruction for students with language delays. This resource includes more than 100 unique syntax-based lesson plans.

Grab your copy today 👇

Lesson Plans for Grammar Development