Mainstream teachers will gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics and learning needs of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Participants will engage in presentations, activities and discussions about

• introduction to hearing loss
• language and literacy development
• classroom acoustics
• teaching strategies and adjustments for students who are deaf or hard of hearing
• introduction to and suggestions for troubleshooting hearing devices including hearing aids, cochlear implants and remote microphones
• social and emotional development for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.