Beginnings-SC

Beginnings-SC Beginnings SC provides expert knowledge and individualized planning strategies for D/HoH families.

BEGINNINGS-SC provides parents and professionals valuable technical information, emotional support, resources, and referrals to appropriate organizations. BEGINNINGS has been in existence for 25 years in NC; BEGINNINGS-SC is the first state to have established an expansion office!

📣 Today's the day!Join us TONIGHT at 7:00 PM for our free virtual parent workshop, The IEP Roadmap: Navigating Success f...
08/10/2026

📣 Today's the day!

Join us TONIGHT at 7:00 PM for our free virtual parent workshop, The IEP Roadmap: Navigating Success for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students: From Eligibility to Empowerment.

Whether you're just getting started with the IEP process or looking to feel more confident in your role as an advocate, this workshop will provide practical information to help you navigate eligibility, IEP development, and collaboration with your child's educational team.

It's not too late to register!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFwDRCFVMTdjePphCrRZisn9NbflL7ItoVjEkffDpdnfZJuQ/viewform

🍎 Our August newsletter is here! Before the school year gets into full swing, make sure you're caught up on everything h...
08/08/2026

🍎 Our August newsletter is here!

Before the school year gets into full swing, make sure you're caught up on everything happening at Beginnings SC!

Read the August newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/1t_tsboB1f

💫We're hiring! Beginnings SC is looking for an additional Midlands Screener to join our team! We’re especially intereste...
08/07/2026

💫We're hiring!

Beginnings SC is looking for an additional Midlands Screener to join our team! We’re especially interested in candidates located in the Columbia area.

If you’re passionate about supporting children and families impacted by hearing loss and want to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today: https://beginningssc.wufoo.com/forms/m1dxi0bv06p038e/

Join AG Bell for a special Back-to-School Parent Chat on Thursday, August 20, from 8:00-9:00 PM ET!Connect with other fa...
08/07/2026

Join AG Bell for a special Back-to-School Parent Chat on Thursday, August 20, from 8:00-9:00 PM ET!

Connect with other families and explore strategies for building strong partnerships with teachers, interpreters, and other school staff. AG Bell will share practical tips for supporting language development and self-advocacy, both at home and at school.

Parents and families will walk away with:

⭐Effective strategies for communicating regularly and collaboratively with teachers, interpreters, and other members of their child’s educational team.
⭐Understand the importance of sharing information about their child’s communication preferences, hearing technology, strengths, and learning needs with school staff.
⭐Learn practical ways to support their child’s language, literacy, and self-advocacy skills at home while reinforcing school goals.
⭐Develop an action plan for establishing positive home-school partnerships that promote student success throughout the school year.

Register and learn more using the link below!

Visit here: https://agbell.org/event/building-strong-home-to-school-partnerships-for-families-of-children-who-are-dhh/

📣 Now is the perfect time to schedule a hearing screening!Our hearing screening calendar is filling up across South Caro...
08/06/2026

📣 Now is the perfect time to schedule a hearing screening!

Our hearing screening calendar is filling up across South Carolina, with 35 screenings already scheduled through the end of the year at 18 centers statewide and 9 additional requests currently in progress!

If your childcare center, preschool, or organization would like to host a hearing screening, don't wait; booking now gives you the best chance of securing a date that works for your schedule.

Early hearing screenings play an important role in identifying potential hearing concerns and connecting children with the support they need to thrive.

Ready to get started? Visit our website or the link below to request a hearing screening today!
Request one here: https://beginningssc.wufoo.com/forms/hearing-screening-request

Have you completed the South Carolina Parent Involvement Survey?If your child has an Individualized Education Program (I...
08/05/2026

Have you completed the South Carolina Parent Involvement Survey?

If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), your feedback matters! This confidential survey helps the South Carolina Department of Education understand how schools are partnering with families and how special education services can continue to improve.

Frequently Asked Questions:

- Why should I complete the survey?
Your responses help improve educational services and support for students with IEPs across South Carolina.

- Is my information confidential?
Yes! Individual responses are anonymous and are never shared with your child's school or district. Results are only reported in summary form.

- How long does it take?
The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete, and your input can make a lasting impact.

Every family's experience matters. By sharing yours, you're helping strengthen special education services for students and families across our state.

Learn more and complete the survey here:
https://oses.ed.sc.gov/family-community/parent-involvement-survey/

Registration is now open for Fall ASL classes!Looking to learn American Sign Language this fall? ASL at Home has announc...
08/04/2026

Registration is now open for Fall ASL classes!

Looking to learn American Sign Language this fall? ASL at Home has announced its new classes beginning in September, and we're excited to share that South Carolina families can take ASL Level 1A for FREE through Beginnings SC!

📅 Registration closes August 31st, 2026, so don't wait to reserve your spot!

Whether you're just beginning your ASL journey or want to build stronger communication with your child, this is a great opportunity to learn in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

🔗 Register today using the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeu_iVHB-exRlriXNwb2Gelz4j-f27l4TXTkdEcJO8kpG3FQw/viewform

⭐ Stay connected with Beginnings SC!Don't miss out on resources, upcoming events, family workshops, advocacy updates, an...
08/04/2026

⭐ Stay connected with Beginnings SC!

Don't miss out on resources, upcoming events, family workshops, advocacy updates, and opportunities designed to support children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and the people who love them.

Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay informed and connected with our community all delivered right to your inbox!

Sign up today and never miss an update!

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