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CONSULTANT UPDATE: IDEA Consultant for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Office of Exceptional Children is pleased to announce that Neena Malosky is the new IDEA Consultant for Deaf/Hard of Hearing for Regions 1-4 (Northeast, Southeast, North Central, and Sandhills - view statewide map).
Neena brings 20 years experience as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in North Carolina serving in roles in both IDEA Part B and Part C. Please join the OEC in welcoming Neena to her new role. Neena can be reached via email at neena.malosky@dpi.nc.gov.
Events Hosted by the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Bulls, Broncos, and Barrels Rodeo Deaf Awareness Night
Visit the Cavvietta website to learn more! Sign language interpreters will be provided.
Rodeo Event flier
Canvas Course: Communicating with Children who are DeafBlind
A new asynchronous learning opportunity offered by NC DPI / NC DeafBlind Project is now available in NCEES.
Participants will develop a clear understanding of how children who are DeafBlind communicate. This module offers essential information, strategies, and detailed examples of how to:
- Develop and expand communication skills at all levels
- Provide effective access to the general education curriculum
- Create stronger connections with others
Each area will include a 30 to 40-minute lesson. Participants will earn .3 CEUs (3 hours) for completing the course and exploring all provided resources. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) CEUs are available! Directions for obtaining these CEUs can be found within the course.
Course Registration Link
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
Upcoming Fall Professional Development
Spoken Language Facilitation Canvas Course
Date of Training: September 1, 2025 - December 15, 2025
Location of Training: Canvas - Asynchronous
Register Here
Description: This course is a beginner level exploration of auditory development, vocabulary development, linguistic development, and the numerous strategies (AV strategies) used to enhance language development for students who are deaf or hard of hearing using listening and spoken language. The course has numerous opportunities for reflection and application of learning, and is moderated by a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist.
This course is asynchronous and offers 20 hours of continuing education. The course runs on semester scheduling.
Vocabulary Instruction for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Date of Training: September 30, 2025
Location of Training: Burlington, NC
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register Here
REGISTRATION CLOSES 9/15/25
Description: This professional development training will focus on the receptive and expressive vocabulary development of students with hearing loss of varying age ranges. This session will provide skills, strategies, and resources needed to teach vocabulary and word learning strategies to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Participants will be granted 6 hours (0.6 CEU Credits) for attending this in-person training.
Audience: Teachers of the D/HH, EC Teachers, SLPs, Interpreters/Transliterators, Language Facilitators, and any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina.
For questions about this professional learning, please contact Virginia Madorin.
Under Construction: Building Language Skills for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Date of Training: October 7, 2025
Location of Training: Lenoir, NC
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register Here
Description: This professional development will focus on the receptive and expressive language development of students who are deaf and hard of hearing of varying ages. This session will provide skills, strategies, and resources to support language development and encourage collaboration among professionals working with these students. Participants will be granted 6 hours (0.6 CEU credits) for attending this in-person training.
Audience: Teachers of the D/HH, EC Teachers, SLPs, Interpreters/Transliterators, Language Facilitators, and any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina.
*For questions about this professional learning, please contact Virginia Madorin.
Under Construction: Building Language Skills for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Date of Training: October 28, 2025
Location of Training: Cumberland County, NC
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Register Here
Description: This professional development will focus on the receptive and expressive language development of students who are deaf and hard of hearing of varying ages. This session will provide skills, strategies, and resources to support language development and encourage collaboration among professionals working with these students. Participants will be granted 6 hours (0.6 CEU credits) for attending this in-person training.
Audience: Teachers of the D/HH, EC Teachers, SLPs, Interpreters/Transliterators, Language Facilitators, and any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina.
*For questions about this professional learning, please contact Neena Malosky.
Technical Assistance Webinar: Orientation to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hub
Date of Webinar: December 4, 2025
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Register Here
Please note: No CEUs will be offered for this webinar.
Description: This webinar will orient new users to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hub, a valuable resource to professionals working with students who are deaf and hard of hearing across NC. Come join us to learn more!
Audience: Teachers of the D/HH, EC Teachers, SLPs, and any professional who works with students who are deaf or hard of hearing in public schools in North Carolina.
*For questions about this professional learning, please contact Neena Malosky.
New
American Sign Language Storytelling Time for Children
The Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is offering a series of ASL Storytelling time for children through Zoom with a Deaf storyteller. Please see the event flier for more information.
White Cane Day 2025
The North Carolina Council of the Blind is proud to announce the celebration of White Cane Day 2025 in the heart of the State Capital. This year's event will highlight the recent revision of the State's White Cane Law, and the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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