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Effective Practices News & Updates
2/8/10
NEW! Deaf/HOH/FREE Online Courses on Teaching Reading to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
"Introduction to Reading and Deafness" and "Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Fluency for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students", the first two courses in a three course series on Teaching Reading to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are now available and are being provided FREE of charge.
NEW! Reminder Cochlear Implants/Free Consultation Services to School Districts
We have contracted with Missouri State University (MSU), Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, through the Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic for limited free consultation services to help school districts as they meet the needs of students who have cochlear implants.
2/5/10
Improvement Planning for Grants and Self-assessment Updates and Reminders/IMPORTANT/ACCESS TO IMACS/ePeGS
This message is for LEAs completing an Improvement plan for a Monitoring Self-assessment and/or as part of the application process for a Special Education Improvement Grant.
Deaf/HOH/"ASK the EXPERT" MO Deaf Educator Community of Practice
The first Ask the Expert forum of the Missouri Deaf Educator Community of Practice will be conducted February 15 to February 21, 2010.
2/4/10
Deaf/HOH/Missouri Deaf Educator Community of Practice
I am happy to report that the on-line Missouri Deaf Educator Community of Practice (CoP), developed by Missouri State University under contract with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, is now available to connect professionals serving preK-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing in Missouri with peer support and resources.
2/3/10
MAP/Resource Document for Accommodations, Modifications, and Intervention Definitions-REMINDER
The Division of Special Education has a resource document providing definitions for accommodations, modifications, and interventions.
2/1/10
Regional Special Education Consultants/RPDCs
As you may know, the Division of Special Education contracts with the Regional Professional Development Centers (RPDCs) for consultants who work directly with school districts to improve student achievement.
1/22/10
ePeGs Notice for Improvement Planning for Grants and Self-Assessment Reminders
In early December, a SELs message was sent regarding district Improvement Plans being entered into ePeGs for the 2010-11 year.
1/19/10
Improvement Grants/Letters of Intent
The Division of Special Education recently extended invitations for public school districts to apply for Special Education Improvement Grants.