Outreach Conferences

Outreach Conference registration

The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf & The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children 2012 Outreach Conference

Presented by Dr. Marc Marschark and Dr. Connie Mayer

• Monday, March 5, 2012
  3820 Hartzdale Dr, Camp Hill, PA 17011

• Monday, April 2, 2012
  537 Venard Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

• Monday, April 30, 2012
  300 E. Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Parents of Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Children- Free
Professionals (w/o Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Children) $50
*Lunch on your own

Space is limited
ACT 48 hour will be available

Description

* Principles into Practice: Planning Language & Literacy Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners (Dr. Connie Mayer)
In this presentation we will consider the ways in which language and code related abilities underpin the development of both reading and writing, and the nature of the pedagogical practices that best support the literacy learning process. Relationships among spoken and signed language, and reading and writing will be identified. Discussion will include a focus on the role played by specific interventions (e.g., visual phonics, cued speech, English-based sign) and instructional strategies (e.g., invented spelling, guided reading). References to materials and resources will also be provided.

* Language and Learning: What We Know and What We Don’t Know (Dr. Marc Marschark)
Deaf education and research have had a long but uneasy relationship. Without pointing fingers, it is evident that whatever progress has been made, deaf children continue to face significant challenges in education. If we are to make more progress, we need to better understand the foundations of learning and leave behind ad hoc beliefs about what should or should not work. Weaving together findings concerning language and learning among deaf children reveals that we know more (and less) than we think we do. If we abandon myths and wishes and re-examine some of our assumptions we can create a partnership of parents, teachers, students, and researchers, basing decisions on facts, while recognizing that we are dealing with lives, emotions, rights, and responsibilities.

Please contact Jessica Marks for more information: 717-909-5577 or jmarks@wpsd.org