WFISD Deaf Ed Program

08/11/2026

💙 ASL for Parents is coming up! 💙

Want to learn practical, meaningful ASL you can use with your child? Join us for a FREE virtual ASL for Parents session!

📅 August 18, 2026
⏰ 8–9 PM ET
💻 Virtual via Zoom
💰 FREE to join!

During this session, families will:
⭐️Learn signs connected to themes for the upcoming month
⭐️Practice fun, functional ASL to use with your child
⭐️Build confidence using ASL in everyday routines and interactions

🔗 Find the full schedule and Zoom information at: bit.ly/aslforparents

Share this with a parent, caregiver, grandparent, or family member who wants to build their ASL skills! 💙

ID:
A photograph shows a smiling adult woman with long, light-brown hair sitting closely with a baby. The woman is looking down at the baby and appears to be demonstrating a sign with her hands. The baby is wearing a bright pink bow headband and a blue denim outfit. Colorful, blurred objects resembling toys or classroom materials appear along the bottom of the photograph. Light-blue decorative curved lines and geometric shapes overlay parts of the image. The background is light gray. Large blue text at the top reads: ASL for Parents Below that, black text says:August 18, 2026
8–9 pm ET
A bulleted list explains:

* Learn signs related to themes for the next month
* Fun and functional ASL to use with your child
* Free to join
* Full schedule and Zoom links below

The flyer provides the link:

bit.ly/aslforparents

NOTE: We use the word “Deaf” as an inclusive term for all Deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and late-deafened children.

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08/08/2026

So proud of Deaf Ed teacher Ms. Ramsay! She signed the National Anthem today at WFISD convocation!

08/04/2026

🔹 Now Hiring: Deaf Education Interpreters 🤟🍎

Make a difference in the lives of students by joining the Wichita Falls ISD team! WFISD is currently seeking Deaf Education Interpreters for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications:
✅ High school diploma or GED
✅ Valid certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS)

📍 Apply today: https://wfisd.schoolspring.com/

07/27/2026

We are currently looking for Deaf Education Substitute Teachers to support our Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) program!

If you have experience in Deaf Education, knowledgeable with sign language, or have a passion for working with DHH students, we would love to connect with you.

📍Location: Cunningham/Barwise/Legacy

📧 How to Apply: Contact [email protected] or visit https://sites.google.com/students.wfisd.net/humanresources/substitute-information-center for more information.

Know someone who might be interested? Please tag them below or share this post! 📬

07/20/2026

📚 Let’s see how many of you can figure out the Word of the Week in sign language! Leave your guesses in the comments! 🤔

07/16/2026

Check out our second annual Regional Day School Program for the Deaf 5K & Fun Run event!✨

🥳Wichita Falls Regional Day School Program for the Deaf is excited to announce we are hosting our second annual Deaf-initely Can 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. The proceeds from this event will directly benefit our program. We hope you will join us! 🤟

https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/WichitaFalls/DeafinitelyCan5KFunRun

07/13/2026

Let’s see who can guess our Word of the Week in sign language! 🤟 Take a guess and drop your answer below! 🔽

07/13/2026

📚✨ Reading Era: Activated! ✨📚

Calling all families! Texas Hands & Voices is hosting a DFW Area Back to School Family Meet-Up, and you are invited! This is a wonderful social event designed specifically for families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Come out to enjoy books, fun activities, school supplies, and great literacy resources for the whole family!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
📍 Location: NRH Library Community Room
🏢 Address: 9015 Grand Ave, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

🎁 Perks: Free children's book (1 per family) and school supplies available for Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and their siblings while supplies last!

🎟️ RSVP is requested but not required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to let them know you're coming!

👉 Register here: https://forms.zohopublic.com/txhandsandvoices/form/EventRegistration4/formperma/jqQtWe3Rp1KGgJrsGWRt7MqtFFZrOT1uzj985CpkzlM

🤟 Need communication accommodations? Please request them at least 10 days in advance by emailing Teresa at [email protected]. For other questions, contact Suzanne at [email protected] or 682-231-1008.

06/30/2026

🔍 We’re back with another word challenge! Can you figure out the Word of the Week in sign language? 🤟 Drop your guess in the comments! 💬

06/22/2026

👋 It’s challenge time! Can you figure out the Word of the Week in sign language? 🤔 Type your guess below and let’s see who knows their signs! 🙌