Education

Please join the online parent get-togethers this fall! We call this COFFEE BREAK.

The event meets online once a month using ZOOM. It is very informal and relaxed – just an easy conversation. Families often have questions they might ask. Below is a sample agenda, possible dates August – December, and speakers – topics.

These get-togethers take place online using ZOOM. You use your home device with a mic and camera.
ZOOM is free to install on your device. Visit to sign-up for a personal account. https://zoom.us/

Please join the online parent get-togethers this fall! We call this COFFEE BREAK.

The event meets online once a month using ZOOM. It is very informal and relaxed – just an easy conversation. Families often have questions they might ask. Below is a sample agenda, possible dates August – December, and speakers – topics.

These get-togethers take place online using ZOOM. You use your home device with a mic and camera.
ZOOM is free to install on your device. Visit to sign-up for a personal account. https://zoom.us/

Join us for a very special 
story time with our friends at Barnes & Noble!

• Come enjoy a Clifford book read in both American Sign Language and English
• Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog
• Learn more about local resources for families of children who have hearing concerns or are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Schedule:
9:30 am Meet Clifford
10:30 am Story Time

     
FAMILY LEARNING DAY

Parent Program, Children's Recreation, Child Care, SibShop (7 - 13 years of age)

"The 4 E's of Raising a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child: Expose, Educate, Embrace, and Elevate"

8:30 Registration

9:00 Keynote Speaker: Stacy Abrams, Gallaudet University
11:30 Lunch & Panel of Deaf Adults
1:30 Departure

Cost: Each person pays $5.00 with a maximum of $20.00 per family. Pay on site. Scholarships are available.

IF YOU EVER WONDERED……
How are Buyers and Sellers Agents different?
How to pick a lender?
What is an agency relationship?
What is Earnest Money?
What’s the MLS?
How do you qualify for a mortgage?
What is PMI?
Why are there different kinds of mortgages? (VA, Conventional, FHA,
USDA, etc.) What’s the difference in a Realtor and a real estate agent?
What’s the difference in an appraisal and an inspection?
How do Realtors get paid?
If I am buying a FSBO who is the negotiator?

Family Learning Day is coming to the Tri-Cities area. 

SPEAKER: Mike Helms, Vice President, Adult Education and Outreach for Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Nashville. He is the father of two wonderful girls.    

TOPIC: “Know Your Child” Making decisions for your deaf and hard of hearing child can be difficult. This topic focuses on encouraging parents through that process.

Friday, May 31:  5-9 pm: Registration and Social

The 4 E's of Raising a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child: Expose, Educate, Embrace, and Elevate

Families will learn about different concepts and how they tie into how families can elevate their deaf or hard of hearing child’s language.

In keeping with our theme, “Moving Forward Together”, our focus is advancing in our skills and practice while supporting each other. Whether you are licensed, nationally certified, have completed the EIPA requirements, haven’t yet taken the written and performance portions but are working as an interpreter with deaf students in the public school setting, or currently enrolled in an interpreter training program, there is something for everyone at this Summer Institute!

You and your family are invited to a Play Date for children birth to four with Hearing Concerns.

Time: 9:30 – 11:00 (come when you can!)

Tentative Schedule for the Children

Time Activity
9:30 Free Play while everyone arrives
9:45 Story Teller with special characters
10:00 Outdoor play – weather permitting
10:15 Games: Duck-Duck-Goose, Mulberry Bush, Popping bubbles, hide ‘n seek
10:40 Healthy Snacks
11:00 So long, so good to meet you!