2024 Early Childhood Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Early Childhood Conference site! Sign-up for either or both days: click on Reserve A Seat to get your ticket(s) and complete the registration form. If you have questions or require assistance please call Kaui at (808) 305-9770 or via email at kauinohea.correa@k12.hi.us.

10:45am HST

Building Language Foundations: Addressing Language Deprivation in DHH Children through Assessment, Goal Setting, and Targeted Activities

Thursday October 10, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST

H 202

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Language deprivation remains a significant concern for many Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children, often impacting their cognitive, social, and emotional development. This session will explore effective strategies for identifying and addressing language deprivation through comprehensive assessments, goal setting, and the implementation of targeted activities. Attendees will gain insight into evidence-based methods to support language acquisition and development in DHH children, focusing on tailoring interventions to meet individual needs. Through case studies, participants will reflect on how to apply these techniques to foster communication and language growth. By the end of the session, participants will be able to define language deprivation, recognize its causes, and utilize multiple approaches to mitigate its effects and foster language-rich environments for DHH children.

Presenters

Jennifer Clark

Jennifer Clark is an Early Childhood Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist. Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fresno, in Sign Language Interpreting and a Masters Degree from Gallaudet University in Family Centered Early Deaf Education. From 2010-2021... Read More →

Corinne Kelley

Corinne Kelley is an experienced educator specializing in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) services. She holds a Master of Science in Deaf Education and Hearing from UT Health Science Center San Antonio and dual bachelor's degrees in Speech Pathology and Audiology, and Emerging Media... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST
H 202

Data Collection/Research

10:45am HST

Child Find - A Partnership Project Between DOH and DOE

Thursday October 10, 2024 10:45am - 12:15pm HST

H 103

During this session participants will learn about the Child Find efforts that are being jointly addressed by the DOH and DOE.

Presenters

Patricia Dong

Educational Specialist, HIDOE-Monitoring & Compliance Branch

Patricia Dong is the State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR) Coordinator for the Hawaii Department of Education. She has over 24 years of experience, from the classroom to the district, and at the state level in supporting students with disabilities. She has... Read More →

Jeremy Heyer

Supervisor, Hawaii State Department of Health

Jeremy Heyer serves as the Home Visiting Program Supervisor for the Hawaiʻi State Department of Health, where he is responsible for hospital-based screening and evidence-based home visiting services. He has over a decade of experience in administering home visiting programs and Maternal... Read More →