What’s New

Students with Combined Vision and Hearing Loss: Planning for Their Success

Presenter: Kathee Scoggin

Part 1: (79 minutes)

Attachment:

• Powerpoint

Outcomes:

• Identification of children who are considered dual sensory disabled
• Diversity of the deaf-blind population
• Challenges these children face in school

Part 2a: (45 minutes)

Part 2b: (45 minutes)

Attachments:

• Powerpoint
• Routine Data Sheet

Outcomes:

• Key components of an effective educational program
• Strategies to reduce sensory overload for these students
• Daily schedules are more complex and require consistency

Part 3: (87 minutes)

Attachment:

• Powerpoint

Outcomes:

• Evidence-based learning strategies to use
• Why a trusting relationship is the basis of all learning for these children