To all those who work in, alongside, or support learners who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing: Sign Language and Playground Communication for School Staff offered by the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority

4-week series:

February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Great learning opportunity for school-based professionals who support learners who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing. Sign Language and Playground Communication for School Staff

Adult Learning Session Registration

Please note that registration for all sessions closes three business days in advance of the start date.

https://apsea.ca/families-students/apsea-connect/asl-playground-school-staff.html?fbclid=IwAR04eqCLI1kLDjxxKtG7Ki4ZToyMjUFqNdexVH0YL-K_fXw4Ad1h7LYQ0UI

Are you a school-based professional supporting learners who are Deaf and/or hard of hearing? Would you like to improve your signing skills to facilitate direct communication and support students’ sense of belonging and community? If so, APSEA Connect invites you join to this 4-week series with a focus on playground communication.

Led by experienced Deaf professionals, this program will highlight a range of vocabulary that has been thoughtfully selected to support independent communication on the playground. We will cover themes such as people and relationships, needs, want and feelings, equipment and playground locations, actions and activities, school vocabulary, and common phrases.

Join us to learn with others, improve your skills, and make a difference for the students you support.

Please note that space in this program is limited to optimize participants’ experience.

Participants will have opportunities to:

Learn vocabulary identified as most essential for time on the playground

Practice understanding and using new vocabulary

Learn a strategy for improving communication even when you don’t know the sign

Intended Participants:

Educational partners (e.g., teachers, education assistants, daycare providers) of learners who are Deaf and hard of hearing

Facilitators:

Robyn Mackie, APSEA ASL Specialist

Symara Bonner, APSEA ASL Specialist