News & Updates from the SSAT/DHH Team

Monday February 17, 2025

News & Updates from the SSAT/DHH Team

 

NEW:

 

New Consultant Contact: IDEA Consultant for Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Nancy Woytowich, current IDEA Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in regions 1- 4 is moving on to a new opportunity. We are grateful for the eight years Nancy spent at DPI providing technical assistance and support to PSUs and we wish her all the best.

 

Beginning Monday, February 17, 2025, Virginia Madorin will be the contact for technical assistance and support related to students who are deaf or hard of hearing in regions 1-4 until the position can be filled. Virginia will continue to support regions 5-8 during this time. Virginia’s contact information is virginia.madorin@dpi.nc.gov.

 

A Note from Nancy:  Good Morning ~ As I move on to the next chapter in my career, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to you all.  It has been a true pleasure working with such dedicated professionals across our beautiful state.  Your hard work and commitment to students with hearing loss has been inspiring, and I am proud of all we’ve accomplished together.  I will miss working with all of you but look forward to seeing the continued progress we all make here in North Carolina.  Wishing you all the very best!  

 

 

REMINDERS:

 

Usher Syndrome Webinar Series

Offered by the North Carolina DeafBlind Project

 

Part 1: Understanding Usher Syndrome

Date: March 18, 2025 Time: 1:30-2:30

Description of Webinar: What is Usher Syndrome? Population Estimates, Types of Usher Syndrome, and Q&A.

Registration Link

 

Part 2: Educational Considerations for Students with Usher Syndrome

Date: March 25, 2025 Time: 1:30-2:30

Description of Webinar: Working with Students with Usher Syndrome, Ask the Experts, Connecting with Resources, and Q&A.  Registration Link

 

Save the Date: Deaf Field Day

Deaf Field Day will be held on April 10, 2-25 from 10am - 2pm at UNC-G. It is open to students PreK - 12th grade. Please complete this interest survey for planning purposes. 

 

ENCSD Summer Program

The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf's summer program, Operation Accelerate will be back this year, June 9th-20th, 2025.  This summer program is open for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in the Eastern part of NC to apply. The application is open now and will be closed on March 21.  Both English and Spanish applications are available.  The program includes field trips, STEM activities, sports, art and explorative play, life skills, and American Sign Language enrichment.  Overnight boarding for eligible students is available Sunday - Thursday.  If you have any questions, please contact Natasha Wood.

 

 

IMPORTANT LINKS:

 

SSAT/DHH Canvas Hub

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Canvas Hub

 

Office of Exceptional Children: Professional Development Calendar

NCDPI Calendar of Events in Calendar View    

NCDPI Calendar of Events in List View