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16: Back to School Activities Aug 21, 2023

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We discuss our favorite activities to do during the first week of sessions with our students, ages pre-k to high school.

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Back to School Activities Packet

Back to School Google Slides Activity

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

15: Scheduling and Planning Tips Aug 14, 2023

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We chat about how we schedule and plan for our sessions, at the beginning of the year and in general.

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Kimmy’s Caseload Planner

Deanna’s Caseload Planner

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

14: Guest Adam Chitta on Music Aug 07, 2023

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We chat with Adam Chitta, a hard of hearing music teacher, all about music!

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Adam’s Instagram

Listen and Color Bundle

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

Adam wants to also share that if you are interested in learning more about connecting with other musicians, join his Facebook group, 'Music is for ALL in our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community.' Here you can meet others who may have similar questions as educators teaching DHH musicians and learn additional strategies that can be applicable to you and your classroom.

13: Unilateral Part 2: Compensatory Strategies Jul 31, 2023

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We discuss compensatory strategies for unilateral listeners. These are strategies we teach the students so that they can learn to advocate for themselves.

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Listen and Color Bundle

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

Self-Advocacy Series Unilateral Hearing Loss BAHA

Bone Anchored Hearing Aids Activity

Conversation Advocacy Poster Freebie

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

12: Implementing Group Sessions Jul 17, 2023

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We talk about the benefits of group sessions for TOD services. We discuss questions, give tips, and talk about the logistics of making group sessions work.

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Caseload Planner and IEP Data Tracker

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

11: LSLS Certification Process Jul 10, 2023

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Deanna talks about getting her LSLS certification and how she uses it in her job. She discusses the mentoring program, the test, maintaining her certification, the benefits of the process, and more.

After recording this episode, we learned that the Hearing First mentoring program is no longer running. :(

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Transcript

Listen and Color Language Skills Bundle

Children with Hearing Loss Developing Listening and Talking by Elizabeth Cole and Carol Flexer

101 Frequently Asked Questions About Auditory Practice

Listening and Spoken Language Therapy for Children with Hearing Loss

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

10: Engaging Middle Schoolers Who Don't Want to Be There Jul 03, 2023

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We discuss the importance of building rapport with reluctant middle school students. We also give several tips for making the most of your sessions with middle schoolers.

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Caseload Planner and IEP Data Tracker

SMART Goals Workbook

Back to School Packet

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

9: Applying the Auditory Hierarchy Jun 26, 2023

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We talk about the auditory hierarchy in detail and provide tips and examples for each level.

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Listen and Color Language Skills Bundle

Hearing First Auditory Learning Guide

Auditory Discrimination Print-and-Go Resource

Auditory Discrimination Play Dough Resource

Listening Fun on TPT

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

8: Mixing Up Your Activity Types Jun 19, 2023

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We discuss our favorite paper, digital, and hands-on activities!

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Itinerant Caseload Planner & IEP Tracker

Auditory Processing Made Simple Resources

The Hard of Hearing Teacher on TPT

7: Practical Tips for Itinerant Teeaching Jun 12, 2023

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This episode is a mishmash of a bunch of random tips and tricks that work for us. Whenever anyone asks if we have tips for teachers switching to itinerant…this is it, all in one place!